Hoya
Hoya YPND003252 52mm Pro ND 32 Filter
★★★★★
Control Light with Precision and Neutrality Introducing the Hoya 52 mm Pro ND 32 Filter, designed to reduce the amount of light entering your camera lens without altering the color. Featuring ACCU-ND technology for truly neutral color balance, this filter is ideal for achieving creative and dram...
$51.41*
View on Amazon
✓ In Stock on Amazon.com
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated:Jul 14, 2026.Price and availability are subject to change.
Affiliate Disclosure: Studio Supplies may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you. This helps support our editorial team.
Notice a mistake? Let Us Know
Overview
Control Light with Precision and Neutrality
Introducing the Hoya 52 mm Pro ND 32 Filter, designed to reduce the amount of light entering your camera lens without altering the color. Featuring ACCU-ND technology for truly neutral color balance, this filter is ideal for achieving creative and dramatic effects in bright lighting conditions. Its low-profile aluminum ring ensures compatibility with super-wide-angle lenses.
Specifications:
- Size: 52 mm
- Type: Neutral Density (ND) Filter
- Density: ND 32 (5 stops of light reduction)
- Coating: ACCU-ND
- Frame: Low-profile aluminum ring
Key Features
Reduces the light entering your camera lens by 5 stops
Permits wider apertures and slower shutter speeds to be used
ACCU-ND coating for truly neutral colour balance
Allows you to reduce depth of field for portraits
Low-profile aluminium ring avoids vignetting
Specifications
Filter Type
Neutral Density
Filter Factor
ND 32
Light Reduction
5 stops
Diameter
52 mm
Coating
ACCU-ND
Ring Material
Low-profile aluminium
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Reduces light by 5 stops, offering significant exposure control for various lighting situations
- Allows for wider apertures, enabling shallower depth of field for artistic portraits and subject isolation
- Permits slower shutter speeds to be used, which is excellent for creating motion blur effects in water or clouds
- Features ACCU-ND coating, ensuring a truly neutral color balance without unwanted shifts in imagery
- Designed with a low-profile aluminum ring to effectively avoid vignetting, even on wide-angle lenses
👎 Cons
- The 5-stop light reduction may be too much for minor adjustments or too little for extreme long exposures
- Requires a tripod for slower shutter speeds to ensure sharp images, as camera shake can be introduced
- The specialized ACCU-ND coating may necessitate specific cleaning and care to maintain its optical performance
- This filter is specifically sized for 52mm lenses, requiring adapters for use with other lens diameters
- Some situations might still require additional ND filters for even greater light reduction
Frequently Asked Questions
How much light does the Hoya 52mm Pro ND 32 filter reduce?
This Hoya Pro ND 32 filter reduces the light entering your camera lens by 5 stops, offering moderate to strong light control.
Does this filter maintain accurate colors in photos?
Yes, the filter features ACCU-ND coating, which is specifically designed to ensure a truly neutral color balance, preventing unwanted color shifts in your images.
Can I use this filter to achieve a shallow depth of field for portraits?
Yes, by reducing the light, this filter permits wider apertures to be used, which helps in reducing depth of field for portraits and achieving a blurred background.
Is vignetting a concern with this filter?
This Hoya filter is designed with a low-profile aluminum ring to effectively avoid vignetting, even when used on wide-angle lenses.
What are the creative benefits of using slower shutter speeds with this filter?
The 5-stop light reduction allows you to use slower shutter speeds, which is excellent for creating motion blur effects, such as smoothing water or capturing ethereal cloud movement, in brighter conditions.
Related Products
