Neewer
Neewer NW SERIES S 77mm Variable ND2-32 True Color Filter
★★★★★
Lock in perfect exposure from golden hour to high noon — this 77mm variable ND2-32 keeps your colors honest while your shutter does the creative work.
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Overview
Key Features
【No Black Cross Variable Filter with Putter】 This limited variable camera lens filter provides 5 stops of exposure adjustment. Simply rotate the filter with the putter to adjust from ND2, ND4, ND8, ND16 to ND32 settings for precise control of the amount of light that enters the lens, and gain more control over exposure and shutter speed when shooting rivers, waterfalls, light trails, etc. Note: Not compatible with lens hood due to included putter
【True to Life Color Reproduction】The true color variable nd filter solved the common problem of partial yellow and color shift, showing the true color of the image and video
【Multi NANO Coated HD Optical Glass】 The ND filter with 30 layers of NANO coatings on both sides reduces glare and reflection and effectively protects against water, dust, oil, fingerprint, and scratches for extended uses. The HD optical glass material helps capture vivid colors and manage contrast without losing image sharpness
【Lightweight Aluminum Frame】 Firmly sealed with the ultra slim aluminum alloy frame, the filter delivers your desired effect with ease. The CNC precisely machining knurled ring ensures a secure grip for easy filter mounting and removal
【77mm Camera Lens Filter】The variable ND filter is of 77mm thread size. Please double check the lens filter thread of your camera (marked with the "Φ77" symbol under the lens barrel). The package includes a variable ND2-32 filter, a lens cleaning cloth, and a filter case
Specifications
Filter Thread Size
77mm
Filter Type
Variable Neutral Density
ND Range
ND2–ND32 (1–5 stops)
Optical Glass
HD Optical Glass
Coating Layers
30-layer NANO multi-coating (both sides)
Frame Material
Aluminum alloy (ultra slim)
Special Features
No X-cross, water resistant, scratch resistant, fingerprint resistant, oil resistant
Includes
Variable ND2-32 filter, lens cleaning cloth, filter case
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- At 77mm, this filter fits the most popular professional-grade zoom lenses, making it immediately useful across a wide range of shooting scenarios.
- The no-X-cross design holds up across all five stops of adjustment, so you can confidently push to ND32 for extreme long exposures without introducing cross artifacts.
- 30-layer NANO coating on both sides maintains color neutrality through the adjustment range, reducing the white balance correction needed in post.
- Water, oil, and scratch-resistant coatings keep the glass performing after handling in humid, dusty, or coastal field conditions.
- The continuous ND range handles most daylight and golden-hour shooting scenarios without requiring you to carry multiple fixed ND filters.
👎 Cons
- The putter tab makes the filter incompatible with lens hoods, which is a meaningful limitation on sunny days when hood use prevents front-element flare.
- The ND2-32 range (five stops) won't be enough for shooting wide open at f/1.4 or f/2 in full midday sun — you'll hit the upper limit and still need to stop down.
- Variable NDs at any price point add one more optical element to your stack, and critical shooters may notice the slightest resolution reduction compared to shooting bare glass.
- The 77mm size means this filter only serves lenses with that specific thread diameter — other lenses in your kit will need their own size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this filter produce the X-cross artifact when I push past ND16 or toward ND32?
No — the NW Series S is specifically designed to eliminate the X-cross polarization artifact. That dark cross pattern you've likely seen on other variable NDs won't appear as you rotate through the full density range, making it reliable at all settings including the upper end.
The 77mm size fits my workhorse zoom — will the slim frame cause vignetting at wide focal lengths?
The ultra-slim aluminum frame is designed to minimize the profile that causes vignetting, and at 77mm on most zoom lenses you're unlikely to encounter corner darkening at focal lengths of 24mm and above. If you're shooting at 16-18mm on a full-frame lens, some vignetting is possible with any filter and worth checking on your specific setup.
Does the putter tab interfere with autofocus or lens operation?
The putter doesn't interact with autofocus at all — it only controls the rotation of the outer filter element. What it does prevent is use of a lens hood, since the protruding tab physically blocks most hood attachment. On a sunny shoot where flare control is important, that's a trade-off worth planning around.
How does color neutrality hold up compared to Hoya or B+W variable NDs?
The 30-layer NANO multi-coating is Neewer's answer to the warm/yellow shift that affects many budget variable NDs. For the price tier, color rendition is notably cleaner than uncoated options. Premium brands like B+W may offer marginally tighter neutrality at extreme densities, but the Neewer performs well above expectations and any residual cast is easily handled with a white balance adjustment.
Can I use this for video to maintain the 180-degree shutter rule?
Yes — continuous ND adjustment from ND2 to ND32 is exactly what you need to hold your shutter at twice your frame rate as lighting conditions change during a shoot. The putter gives you a positive grip for making adjustments between setups, though the hood incompatibility is worth noting if you're shooting run-and-gun with a matte box or screw-on hood.
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