Neutral Density filters evenly reduce the amount of light passing thru the lens without effecting color. Ideal for reducing bright light in large aperture situations when a narrow depth is field is needed. Allows for slower shutter speeds when blurring or showing of movement is desired. Allows balancing of exposure to highlight a key subject. Lets you use higher speed films in bright light. Hoya Neutral Density filters are available in most sizes and in three strengths:.3 (2x) Reduces the light one f-stop.6 (4x) Reduces the light two f-stops.9 (8x) Reduces the light three f-stops.
Neutral Density filters evenly reduce the amount of light passing thru the lens without effecting color. Ideal for reducing bright light in large aperture situations when a narrow depth is field is needed. Allows for slower shutter speeds when blurring or showing of movement is desired. Allows balancing of exposure to highlight a key subject. Lets you use higher speed films in bright light. Hoya Neutral Density filters are available in most sizes and in three strengths:.3 (2x) Reduces the light one f-stop.6 (4x) Reduces the light two f-stops.9 (8x) Reduces the light three f-stops.
Neutral Density filters evenly reduce the amount of light passing thru the lens without effecting color. Ideal for reducing bright light in large aperture situations when a narrow depth is field is needed. Allows for slower shutter speeds when blurring or showing of movement is desired. Allows balancing of exposure to highlight a key subject. Lets you use higher speed films in bright light. Hoya Neutral Density filters are available in most sizes and in three strengths:.3 (2x) Reduces the light one f-stop.6 (4x) Reduces the light two f-stops.9 (8x) Reduces the light three f-stops.
Neutral Density filters evenly reduce the amount of light passing thru the lens without effecting color. Ideal for reducing bright light in large aperture situations when a narrow depth is field is needed. Allows for slower shutter speeds when blurring or showing of movement is desired. Allows balancing of exposure to highlight a key subject. Lets you use higher speed films in bright light. Hoya Neutral Density filters are available in most sizes and in three strengths:.3 (2x) Reduces the light one f-stop.6 (4x) Reduces the light two f-stops.9 (8x) Reduces the light three f-stops.
Last updated at 03/21/2026 07:30:42
(49mm) - Hoya 49mm 4X (0.6) Neutral Density Multi Coated Glass filter
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Hoya 49mm ND 4X HMC Filter
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
This is my first experience with ND filters, so I am not too knowledgeable about them. I used it to shoot video with a Canon D5-MarkII, from a sailboat on the water. It allowed me to shoot slow shutter speeds (1/30 - 1/125) in bright but cloudy conditions, and I had no concern about having to increase shutter speed or go to f32 just to limit light. Unlike another filter I purchased, this one had 1+ turns of thread on the lens so it was not at risk of falling off.
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It does fine if shooting without direct light in the background or hitting the lens. In bright direct lights there was very noticeable reflection inside the lens. I tested it compared with a B&W multi-coat in exact conditions. Though both have multi-coat, the B&W had zero relections. This Hoya multi-coat is 3x cheaper in price. It still works very well though (just out of direct light). You get what you pay for.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
This Hoya filter is great quality and not expensive. The ring is fairly thin(not quite as thin as the slim filters but slimmer than most conventional ones)so less chance of vignetting on wide angles. And it has threads on the front so you can mount lens caps, hoods, and additional filters. I ran a few flare tests with and without the filter. Most of the images did not have any more flare with it on than without. Only the harshest test-LED flashlight 3 feet in front of lens aimed directly into it had more flare with the filter. And I checked the accuracy-its exacly 2 stops. Some less expensive ND's can be 1/3, 2/3, or even one stop off of what they're rated. But this Hoya is dead on.
| Filter Type | Solid ND |
| Density | 0.6 (2-Stop) |
| Circular Size | 49 mm Filter Thread |
| Rotating | No |
| Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet | 49 mm |
(49mm) - Hoya 49mm 4X (0.6) Neutral Density Multi Coated Glass filter
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Hoya 49mm ND 4X HMC Filter
Delivery $16.50
Hoya 49mm NDx4 HMC
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49mm Hoya Neutral Density 8x (ND8) HMC Filter
Delivery $9.95
This is my first experience with ND filters, so I am not too knowledgeable about them. I used it to shoot video with a Canon D5-MarkII, from a sailboat on the water. It allowed me to shoot slow shutter speeds (1/30 - 1/125) in bright but cloudy conditions, and I had no concern about having to increase shutter speed or go to f32 just to limit light. Unlike another filter I purchased, this one had 1+ turns of thread on the lens so it was not at risk of falling off.
It does fine if shooting without direct light in the background or hitting the lens. In bright direct lights there was very noticeable reflection inside the lens. I tested it compared with a B&W multi-coat in exact conditions. Though both have multi-coat, the B&W had zero relections. This Hoya multi-coat is 3x cheaper in price. It still works very well though (just out of direct light). You get what you pay for.
This Hoya filter is great quality and not expensive. The ring is fairly thin(not quite as thin as the slim filters but slimmer than most conventional ones)so less chance of vignetting on wide angles. And it has threads on the front so you can mount lens caps, hoods, and additional filters. I ran a few flare tests with and without the filter. Most of the images did not have any more flare with it on than without. Only the harshest test-LED flashlight 3 feet in front of lens aimed directly into it had more flare with the filter. And I checked the accuracy-its exacly 2 stops. Some less expensive ND's can be 1/3, 2/3, or even one stop off of what they're rated. But this Hoya is dead on.
It is an important addition to any camera accessories list. It basically slows down the amount of light reaching the sensor, which is very useful in sunny weather or when one wants to slow down movement such as in waterfalls. This filter will alow a photographer to use the camera creatively when there is too much light.
I found this four-stop ND filter to work extremely well. Highly recommended for more sophisticated landscape shots with moving water and other applications where motion or bright light is to be manipulated.
Great filter, won't use my lens without during the day anymore. Would definitely recommend
It's a nice solid metal ring, threads on both sides mean my screw cap still works. Transmission is roughly accurate, it generates a ev drop of 1.7 rather than 2 but it's close enough for me. I don't notice any discrepancies over the range of the image, seems to filter evenly.
Appears to be a very good quality manufacture ... but it didn't do what I had hoped it would do. It did seem to provide some additional contrast ... especially with clouds and making the sky a deeper, darker, blue. But to achieve the effect of what I see with my polarized glasses I think I would need to go with a polarized lense in its place.
I purchased this filter to help eliminate the ambient light when shooting with OCF. The 2 stops allows me to shoot at 1/60th sec. shutter speed, which is the max sync speed of my Mamiya M645 film camera, with the results I would achieve at 1/250 sec. There is a very minor color shift that can easily be remedied in post if you are shooting color. Not as issue if you're shooting B&W. The high quality construction and optical performance is well worth the reasonable price!
Used for video recording in bright daylight so can have a slower shutter speed for video production work. Also can be used for still photography to make water movements silky smooth.You'll probably need a whole set of these in different stops to suit every situation, but 4x is middle of the road.
| Filter Type | Solid ND |
| Density | 0.6 (2-Stop) |
| Circular Size | 49 mm Filter Thread |
| Rotating | No |
| Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet | 49 mm |
