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Neewer 10072700 55MM Optical ND Grad Filter
Neewer 10072700 55MM Optical ND Grad Filter
Neewer 10072700 55MM Optical ND Grad Filter
Neewer 10072700 55MM Optical ND Grad Filter
Neewer 10072700 55MM Optical ND Grad Filter
Neewer 10072700 55MM Optical ND Grad Filter
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Neewer 10072700 55MM Optical ND Grad Filter

★★★★★1.0 (1 reviews)

Neewer's 55mm graduated ND filter smoothly balances bright skies against darker foregrounds for naturally exposed landscape shots.

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Overview

The Neewer 10072700 is a 55mm screw-on graduated neutral density filter designed primarily for landscape photographers who need to balance the exposure between a bright sky and a darker foreground in a single frame. The filter transitions gradually from a tinted neutral grey area — with approximately 50% average light transmission — to a fully clear area, allowing the camera sensor to capture detail in both the highlights and shadows without resorting to bracketing or heavy post-processing. This makes it especially useful during golden hour, overcast days with bright cloud cover, or any scene where the sky is significantly brighter than the ground.

The circular screw-on design keeps things simple: thread it onto any 55mm lens and shoot. The matte black finish and 1mm anti-lock rim are practical touches — the rim helps prevent the filter from binding to the lens thread or to other stacked filters, while the matte coating reduces stray reflections inside the filter assembly. As a budget-oriented filter, it serves as a solid entry point for photographers exploring graduated ND techniques before committing to more expensive rectangular filter systems that offer adjustable transition placement.

Key Features

The design of gradual decrease of transparency towards the center of the filter allows an emphasis of foregrounds or backgrounds, therefore the boundary between the colored and transparent sections of lens will not become apparent.

This filter is mounted on a rotating frame, so you will be able to rotate the coloring at any part of your image.

It gives your landscape and skin texture a more colorful touch.

Material: 1.5mm Optical Glass, Black Rimmed

Frame (Thickness): 6.5 mm

Specifications

Brand
Neewer
Model
10072700
Filter Size
55mm
Type
Optical Neutral Grey Gradual ND-Grads Filter
Gray-area Transmission
50% average
Color
Matte Black
Anti-Lock Rim
1mm

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The gradual neutral density transition helps balance exposure between bright skies and darker foregrounds without post-processing
  • The 1mm anti-lock rim reduces the risk of the filter getting stuck on the lens or on stacked filters
  • At 55mm it fits a wide range of mid-size lenses commonly used for landscape and travel photography
  • The screw-on design is simpler and more compact than square filter holder systems
  • Matte black rim finish helps minimize internal reflections and flare

👎 Cons

  • The fixed graduated transition line cannot be repositioned, which limits flexibility compared to square drop-in ND grad systems
  • At roughly one stop of light reduction, the effect is subtle and may not be sufficient for highly contrasty scenes like direct sunsets
  • The 55mm size is specific and will require step-up rings if your other lenses have different thread sizes
  • Circular graduated ND filters are less effective on scenes where the horizon line is uneven or interrupted by tall subjects
  • Only one density level is included, so photographers who need varying strengths will need to purchase additional filters

Frequently Asked Questions

It fits lenses with a 55mm front filter thread. Check your lens cap or lens barrel for the diameter marking to confirm compatibility before purchasing.
The gray graduated area has an average transmission of 50%, meaning it reduces light by approximately one stop across the tinted portion of the filter.
This is a circular screw-on graduated ND filter with a gradual transition from the tinted area to clear, making it a soft-transition design suited to scenes without a perfectly straight horizon.
It is designed as a neutral grey filter to minimize color shifts, though slight variance can occur depending on the specific lens and lighting conditions.
Yes, the 1mm anti-lock rim is designed to reduce the chance of filters jamming when stacked, though adding multiple filters on a wide-angle lens may introduce vignetting at the edges.

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