Freewell 67mm Threaded Hard Stop Variable ND Filter All Day 2 to 5 Stop & 6 to 9 Stop - 2Pack

I would give this Freewell VND five stars, simply for the build quality, design (metal lens cover is awesome), packaging etc. But the one caveat is that, at 4 or 5 stops down, when doing photography (not so much with video), there is some major cross x vignetting. My pictures are straight out of camera, showing a shot without the VND and one with it on at 5 stops with the iso raised to expose correctly, though both of these are a bit underexposed.I did a lot of my own testing for videos and photos using my Sony A7iii with the Tamron 28-70 F2.8 lens. All photos and video shot at f2.8 (that's the point of having an ND) at the widest setting: 28mm. Photos inside at stops 4 and 5 had this cross polarization as well.However, when I switched to video, filming outdoors and indoors at 60fps, shutter 1/120 and 30fps, shutter 1/60, there was much less cross polarization. I am primarily a videographer, so it was a breath of fresh air to see most of the vignetting gone when doing video. I'm not really sure why this is, but it's great. There is still some vignetting in video, but at that point when filming outdoors, I had cranked my ISO up to 1,250, which is something I would never do.Overall, I say definitely buy for video- This VND will save you so much time, and my professional production projects are always time-sensitive. For photos, I would not use this beyond 3 stops, which is not bad considering the price and ease. Or maybe you could use at stops 4 and 5 if you zoom in a lot. Please note that all Variable ND filters will cross polarize, so spending more money on another one will not necessarily get you better results. The four stars is more of a knock agains VNDs, not so much against Freewell, although Freewell does advertise this VND not cross polarizing. I own other Freewell NDs for my drones and they are awesome.

Even though its over $200 for the set, the value you get in terms of build quality, optical quality, size, features, and performance is far greater than similar VNDs from other bigger companies. Build & optical quality is right up there with the best of them. The knurling on the ring makes gripping for adjustments & installation/removal very easy. Have not had any issues screwing it onto my lenses or step-up rings. Much thinner than the Hoya I had been using. The hard stops at the ends & numbering on rings take the guesswork out of wondering where you are on the filter and eliminated the dreaded 'X' cross-polarization on so many VNDs. The metal magnetic lens caps (wow!) protects the filter when not in use. Its strong enough to not fall off if bumped a little, but easy enough to pull off when you need it. Very minimal colorcast which make editing so much easier. So when you factor everything you get compared to other VNDs, some costing more (for just 1!) with worse performance, the Freewells are a bargain.

This filter had a good range of ND strength, and I loved that it had hard stops as well. One quirk about it is that the tension when rotating the front of the filter was fairly strong, so when adjusting it, it is possible to actually unscrew it from the lens, because the tension in the filter can be stronger than the tension holding it onto the threads, unless you really crank it onto the lens, which I never wanted to do.However, in spite of not cranking it down, and making sure not to cross-thread the filter, on a wedding shoot this past weekend, the filter wouldn't stay on the lens. After closer inspection, I saw that the threads on the ND filter had stripped away, causing it to no longer hold onto the threads of the lens. I was super disappointed, as I really otherwise loved this filter. No noticeable color cast, good range, seemingly good build quality, and good price. Can't have everything, I guess, and it's too late to send it back.

I had a very low quality variable ND filter previously that would introduce reflections on my video and pictures. That filter left such a sour spot in my photo arsenal, and I was reluctant to buy another variable ND. However, I needed a solution for recording videos in various lighting and I found out that the same company that makes ND filters for my drones started making round filters for my mirror-less camera setup. I figured I would give them a shot and was pleasantly surprised that I did not have any internal reflections anymore--but it also works as a great low-color-cast ND filters for long exposure photos.I have to add that the labels are very clearly visible and have a very pronounced end at the extremes, making it very easy to operate without looking at the filter. Also--I tend to leave lens caps in the box since they seem to pop off when I least expect and I lose them. This one attaches very nicely (magnets!) and stays on securely.

Excellent quality and a most have in your kit.

The filter works well. The case that comes with for carrying is very cheap. The case also came with scratch marks on it.

This ND filter, is completely worth it if you're a pixel peeper, and expect the sharpest and most color correct images. I tried it out a few times in midday sun, and it exceeded my expectations and was able to produce some beautiful, colorful pictures. this is way better than those freebie filters that Adorama or amazon lens kit purchases give you , where the pictures come out soft or with weird colors. I have a sony G master 135mm lens, and why put $10 filter, on a $2k lens? i really do recommend.

So I just got the VND 2-5 today and noticed what freewell means by hard stops. When moving the ring from stop to stop the ring will have a hard stop on every stop 2, 3, 4, 5. Well my 6-9 also mentions this however it doesn't have any hard stops. It literally flows right through all numbered stops. Which sucks because if not careful and you slightly touch it it can create the X in the image. I think I got a dud 6-9 because the 2-5 works like a charm.

K&F Concept Nano-X variabel ND mit Gewinde vs. K&F Concept Nano-X Magnetisch vs. Freewell variabel ND mit GewindeAuf der Suche nach einem variablen ND Filter für Weitwinkel bis 24 mm Brennweite (APS-C 16 mm) habe ich die drei Filter bei amazon.de bestellt. Da Preise sich ständig ändern möchte ich nur die Reihenfolge nennen. Der K&F Concept Nano-X ND mit Gewinde ist der Günstigste, der K&F Concept Nano-X Magnetisch der Mittelpreisige und der Freewell mit 77mm Gewinde der Teuerste.Fotografiert habe ich mit den 3 Filtern am brandneuen Nikkor Z 4 / 24-120 mm und dem Fujinon 2,8 / 16-55 mm.Die Abdunklungen vom K&F Concept Nano-X ND und K&F Concept Nano-X Magnetisch sind identisch. Die Freewell startet mit etwas stärkerer Abdunklung. Ca. 1/4 Blende oder Zeit.Bei der Vignettierungen (dunkle Bildecken) unterscheiden die 3 Filter sich deutlich. Am schlechtesten schneidet am Nikkor Z 4 / 24-120 mm bei 24 mm Brennweite der K&F Concept Nano-X Magnetisch ab (siehe Foto). Wenn es unbedingt magnetisch sein soll würde ich auf einen größeren Filterdurchmesser gehen und einen Reduzierungsring benutzen. Der K&F Concept Nano-X ND vignettiert etwas weniger (am Fuji 2,8 / 16-55 mm gar nicht). Der variable ND Filter von Freewell erzielt durch die sehr flache Bauweise die besten Ergebnisse bei der Vignettierung.Die beiden K&F Concept Nano-X erzeugen beim drehen großflächige Bildflecken. Der Freewell bleibt frei von dieser Eigenschaft.Am leichtesten läßt sich der Freewell für die variable Abdunklung drehen. Der K&F Concept Nano-X ist doch so viel schwerer gängig, dass er sich bei einer Richtung aus dem Objektivgewinde löst.Am besten für den Transport verpackt finde ich den K&F Concept Nano-X ND. Hier erhält man eine schöne runde Box mit Schnapper. Am wenigsten gefiel mir die quadratische Plastikbox von Freewell, dafür kann man aber bei Freewell eine sehr gute (Kunst)Lederbox mit Reisverschluss für insgesamt 5 Filter kaufen.Der Teuerste der 3 variablen ND Filter ist für mich der Beste, zumal man kostenfrei beim Freewell Filter einen magnetischen Deckel dazu erhält. Den muss man bei den K&F Filtern einzeln dazu kaufen, wenn man ihn überhaupt angeboten bekommt.Ich freue mich, wenn mein Beitrag als hilfreich eingeschätzt wird und die Entscheidung leichter macht.

So I'm a total amateur and this is the first Nd filter I've ever bought but it has 4 clear tones and none of the vignetting people talk about with other filters or the big scarry X thingy either. Quite a big difference in tone between 2 and 5 so should meet my needs for outdoor filming. Packaging is a little cheap plastic box but mine will be living on the lense anyway. Nice magnetic cover/ cap also. Very happy with my purchase so far. Price has just shot up from 90 quid to 125.

I'd read poor reviews of variable ND filters in the past, but decided to give this a go. I was very pleased with the results. There has been no colour cast, and also there has not been any cross polarisation, which is one of the things I was concerned about. The product seems to be robust, and I particularly appreciated the markings on the ring - telling me which ND setting I was using.....

I bought both filters available which gave me the full range of stops I require for video work. They are hard stopped to prevent continuous full circle motion. This makes it also, much easier to remove the filter from a lens when fitted the quality of both filters by far exceeded my expectations and each comes with a magnetic lens cover which is a really nice touch. If you bought another filter of the same quality, I would expect you would pay much more of a price in comparison…..

This ND filter is one of the best I’ve used in its price range, not saying that it’s cheap but there more expensive ones out there. For me, it does a great job. The fact that it’s magnetic makes it even more easier to use.Give me great images straight out of the camera. I really love the filter.