ND filter opinions

[llamallama]

Thinking about purchasing an ND filter. Just wondering if you guys had a favorite brand or thickness of the filter. I'm thinking about maybe a 9 stop hoya? Let me know what you guys think. I shoot a D90. Thanks!!

 

[table1349]

Lee filters, 3,6,&9 in both hard and soft graduated as well as standard ND filters.

 

[llamallama]

Lee filters, 3,6,&9 in both hard and soft graduated as well as standard ND filters.

Sorry, just new to ND filters. What's the difference between hard and soft graduated?

 

[table1349]

Neutral Density Graduated Filters (ND Grads), and ND Standards in Resin and ProGlass from LEE Filters

 

[480sparky]

Sorry, just new to ND filters. What's the difference between hard and soft graduated?

"Hard" means there a short length for the transition from clear to the full ND portion. "Soft" means a longer length for the same transition.

Hard:

Clear---------------------------Clear -Transition Area-Full ND-----------------Full ND




Soft:

Clear-------------Clear---------------Transition Area-------------Full ND-------Full ND