Polaroid

Polaroid PLFILFDND77 77mm Variable ND Filter ND2-ND2000

4.1 (180 reviews)

Control Light with Precision: Achieve Stunning EffectsUnleash your creative vision with the Polaroid Optics 77mm Multi-Coated Variable ND Filter. This versatile filter allows you to precisely control the amount of light entering your lens, enabling you to achieve stunning effects such as motion b...

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Overview

Control Light with Precision: Achieve Stunning Effects

Unleash your creative vision with the Polaroid Optics 77mm Multi-Coated Variable ND Filter. This versatile filter allows you to precisely control the amount of light entering your lens, enabling you to achieve stunning effects such as motion blur, shallow depth of field, and balanced exposure in bright conditions. Compatible with all popular camera lens models.

  • Filter Type: Variable Neutral Density (ND)
  • Filter Size: 77mm
  • ND Range: ND2 to ND2000 (ND3, ND6, ND9, ND16, ND32, ND400)
  • Coating: HD Multi-Coated

Specifications

Brand
Polaroid
Model
PLFILFDND77
Filter Type
Variable ND
Filter Size
77mm
ND Range
ND2-ND2000

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers a highly variable neutral density range from ND2 to ND2000, providing extensive light reduction capabilities.
  • The 77mm filter size is a common standard, making it compatible with a wide range of camera lenses.
  • Allows photographers to maintain slow shutter speeds or wide apertures in bright lighting conditions.
  • Manufactured by Polaroid, a brand with a long history in photographic accessories.
  • A single variable ND filter can replace multiple fixed ND filters, simplifying equipment and setup.

👎 Cons

  • Variable ND filters can sometimes introduce an "X" pattern or color shift at extreme settings, which might require careful usage.
  • The mechanism for adjusting the ND strength is not detailed, but often involves rotating the front element, which can be finicky.
  • The build material of the filter is not specified, which might be a concern for durability or optical quality for some users.
  • The 77mm size, while common, will still require adapter rings if used with lenses of different filter thread diameters.
  • While versatile, a variable ND filter might not offer the absolute optical purity of a high-quality fixed ND filter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Polaroid PLFILFDND77 Variable ND Filter has a 77mm diameter, making it compatible with lenses that have a 77mm filter thread.
This variable ND filter offers a neutral density range from ND2 to ND2000, allowing for significant light reduction in various shooting conditions.
A variable ND filter allows photographers to precisely control the amount of light entering the lens, enabling the use of slower shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright conditions, and simplifying equipment by replacing multiple fixed ND filters.
While the filter itself is 77mm, it can be adapted to lenses with different filter thread sizes by using appropriate step-up or step-down adapter rings.
At its maximum density settings, some variable ND filters can sometimes exhibit an "X" pattern or introduce a slight color shift, which users should be aware of.