Best ND filter?

Nero

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So I think I'm gonna get the Hoya HD circular polarizer filter but I'm not sure which ND filter to get. I've been hearing great things about the Hoya Pro ND 1000, but is there any alternatives that people here know of?

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BackdoorArts

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Hoya ND 400 (9 stop) is what I use, but that or J-see's would be perfect. Variable NDs are troublesome after 5-6 stops, and for me anything less than that is very specific use IMO and won't help with water and the like. Get one that fits your largest filter size and use step up rings with everything else.


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hark

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Hoya ND 400 (9 stop) is what I use, but that or J-see's would be perfect. Variable NDs are troublesome after 5-6 stops, and for me anything less than that is very specific use IMO and won't help with water and the like. Get one that fits your largest filter size and use step up rings with everything else.

Last year I think it may have been Jake who mentioned to me about the Hoya ND 400 being on sale (Feb. 2014). I paid $49, but currently it is listed for $72.50. If you aren't in a hurry for it, keep watch as B&H sometimes puts it on sale.

Hoya 77mm NDx400 HMC Filter A77ND400 B&H Photo Video

It isn't a slim profile filter (which are good for wide angle lenses), but for the price and a little post processing, it is excellent! :)
 

Nero

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Last year I think it may have been Jake who mentioned to me about the Hoya ND 400 being on sale (Feb. 2014). I paid $49, but currently it is listed for $72.50. If you aren't in a hurry for it, keep watch as B&H sometimes puts it on sale.

Hoya 77mm NDx400 HMC Filter A77ND400 B&H Photo Video

It isn't a slim profile filter (which are good for wide angle lenses), but for the price and a little post processing, it is excellent! :)

That looks good. Not very pricey either.

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Horoscope Fish

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That looks good. Not very pricey either.
I'm a big fan of Hoya filters, and have several, but I recently needed an ND filter in a pinch and was able to borrow one from someone at work. I wasn't familiar with the brand but after using it for a while and deciding to get my own I was shocked to find it's only $30 on Amazon (for a 77mm). I'm getting no discernible color cast, it's slim and multi-coated. Great reviews on Amazon, too.

Ice ND 1000
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hark

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I'm a big fan of Hoya filters, and have several, but I recently needed an ND filter in a pinch and was able to borrow one from someone at work. I wasn't familiar with the brand but after using it for a while and deciding to get my own I was shocked to find it's only $30 on Amazon (for a 77mm). I'm getting no discernible color cast, it's slim and multi-coated. Great reviews on Amazon, too.

Ice ND 1000
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For what few reviews and comments I could find outside of Amazon, this ND filter does seem to be a good value! Here is a review for it:

Ice 10 Stop Neutral Density ND1000 Filter Review » ItsJustLight.com

Good find, Paul! :)
 

Nero

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I'm a big fan of Hoya filters, and have several, but I recently needed an ND filter in a pinch and was able to borrow one from someone at work. I wasn't familiar with the brand but after using it for a while and deciding to get my own I was shocked to find it's only $30 on Amazon (for a 77mm). I'm getting no discernible color cast, it's slim and multi-coated. Great reviews on Amazon, too.

Ice ND 1000
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The 67mm equivalent is a few bucks cheaper and has free shipping. For that sort of price, it's worth the risk. I think I'll try it out.

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Pretzel

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I'm a big fan of Hoya filters, and have several, but I recently needed an ND filter in a pinch and was able to borrow one from someone at work. I wasn't familiar with the brand but after using it for a while and deciding to get my own I was shocked to find it's only $30 on Amazon (for a 77mm). I'm getting no discernible color cast, it's slim and multi-coated. Great reviews on Amazon, too.

Ice ND 1000
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I just bought one of the ICE ND 1000's as well, based on the Fish's recommendation, and the few test shots I've taken with it (just toying, not worth posting) have been quite nice! I got a 58mm for my nifty fifty and a step-up ring so I could use it on the 18-55. All the larger sizes were sold out at the time. Once they restock, I'll be getting a 67mm too. At that price, it's almost as cost effective as getting one larger filter and multiple step-up rings!

Circular polarizer is next on the list as a must have before taking the trip to Florida this year.
 
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