Moment, a filter company that brands itself as filling "the sweet spot on affordability, functionality, and quality," has introduced three additional sizes to its existing line of variable neutral density (VND) filters.
Currently available is three sizes (67mm, 77mm, and 82mm) and in a choice of two density ranges: 2 to 5-stop (0.6x-1.5x) and 6 to 9-stop (1.8x-2.7x), the existing sizes will now be joined by 58mm filters (2 to 5-stop and 6 to 9-stop), 62mm (2 to 5-stop and 6 to 9-stop), and 72mm (2 to 5-stop and 6 to 9-stop) versions in a bid to better round out Moment's increasingly popular VND filter line.
Neutral density (ND) filters enable you to shoot stills or video at wider lens apertures when working in bright light. They also enable you to blur moving water or street traffic while maintaining pinpoint sharpness in static portions of the frame. Unlike fixed-density ND filters, variable neutral density filters enable you to adjust the degree of neutral density without having to change filters.
For maximum clarity and image quality, Moment variable neutral density filters are made of the finest Schott B270 Pro Cinema Glass. Other features include lightweight, aerospace-grade aluminum filter rings with easy-to-read laser-etched graphics for precise positioning. The filters also feature hard stops on both ends of the rotation range to prevent cross polarization. Moment filters are compatible with standard center-pitch lens caps for a more secure fit.
The full range of Moment variable neutral density filters is available on the B&H website.
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