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Neewer 10088593 77MM ND2-ND400 Adjustable Lens Filter

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Achieve Creative Control with Variable Neutral DensityIntroducing the Neewer 77mm Ultra Slim ND2-ND400 Fader Neutral Density Filter, a versatile tool for photographers and videographers. This adjustable lens filter allows you to control the amount of light entering your lens, enabling creative ef...

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Overview

Achieve Creative Control with Variable Neutral Density

Introducing the Neewer 77mm Ultra Slim ND2-ND400 Fader Neutral Density Filter, a versatile tool for photographers and videographers. This adjustable lens filter allows you to control the amount of light entering your lens, enabling creative effects like motion blur and shallow depth of field in bright conditions. Made with high-quality optical glass for exceptional clarity.

  • Type: Fader ND
  • Filter Thread Size: 77mm
  • Neutral Density Grade: ND2 - ND400
  • Material: Optical Glass

Key Features

Allows for variable light reduction from between 2-8 stops; protect your lens from dust and scratches

Decrease the depth of field by using wider apertures, which helps separate subjects from their background

Allows the use of slow shutter speeds, with high speed films or digital cameras, to record movement/image blur in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds or any fast moving subject

To avoid vignetting at wide angle lens, this filter has a special front lens, the diameter of the front lens is larger than that of the rear lens

Large aperture is available to create depth of field easily

Specifications

Brand
Neewer
Model
10088593
Filter Type
ND2-ND400 Adjustable Lens Filter
Filter Diameter
77MM
Light Reduction Range
2-8 Stops Variable
Special Feature
Larger Front Lens Diameter for Wide Angle
Function
Lens Protection, Depth of Field Control, Motion Blur

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers variable light reduction from 2 to 8 stops, providing significant exposure control
  • Protects the lens from dust and scratches, enhancing its longevity and maintaining image quality
  • Enables the use of wider apertures to decrease depth of field, helping to isolate subjects
  • Facilitates slow shutter speeds with high-speed films or digital cameras for motion blur effects
  • Features a special front lens with a larger diameter to prevent vignetting on wide-angle lenses

👎 Cons

  • Specific filter factors (e.g., ND2-ND400) translate to a limited range of actual light reduction stops
  • The "adjustable" nature can sometimes lead to color shifts or uneven density at extreme settings
  • Requires careful handling to avoid smudges or dirt on the filter surface, which can affect image quality
  • While it protects the lens, it also adds an additional optical element which could slightly impact sharpness
  • The need for a larger front lens to prevent vignetting adds to the filter's overall size and potentially weight

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary function of this filter is to allow for variable light reduction, from between 2 to 8 stops, which helps in controlling exposure.
By reducing the amount of light, this filter enables the use of wider apertures, which in turn helps decrease the depth of field and separate subjects from their background.
Yes, it allows for the use of slow shutter speeds, even with high-speed films or digital cameras, to effectively record movement or image blur in subjects like waterfalls or fast-moving objects.
To address potential vignetting with wide-angle lenses, this filter features a special front lens with a larger diameter than its rear lens.
The Neewer 10088593 filter has a 77MM diameter, indicating it is designed to fit lenses with a 77mm filter thread.
In addition to its light control functions, the filter also serves to protect your lens from dust and scratches when attached.
"ND2-ND400" refers to the variable neutral density range, allowing it to block light equivalent to ND2 (1 stop) up to ND400 (about 8.6 stops), providing significant exposure control.