3 thoughts on “Hoya 77mm HMC ND8 Multi-Coated Neutral Density Filter”

1. 16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

   
   Control bright light…, March 29, 2011

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   Paul M. Provencher “ppro” (Morgantown, WV USA) –
   
     
   
     

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   I needed to be able to use slow shutter speeds or large lens openings during the day. I had some success using a polarizing filter but still needed more flexibility.

   I tried a bargain brand of Neutral Density filter but it had a very strong red cast to it. Also, it was not multi-coated, which could lead to flare issues under some conditions. I wasn’t willing to live with a “neutral” filter with a red cast so sent it back.

   This filter is about three times more expensive but here’s what you get for the extra money:
   – filter is truly neutral – no added color cast to your images
   – multi-coated (both sides) for better color, contrast, and flare control
   – better construction – threads onto lens much easier

   This filter fits two lenses that I own so I am able to save some money that way.

   My first images proved that this was the right choice for me. The pictures (waterfalls) came out just the way I wanted them, and the filters were easy to use.

   There are more expensive filters out there, and some may wish to spend the extra money (twice as much), but I found these to be perfectly good for my purposes and far exceeded what was possible at one third the cost.

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2. 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

   
   Almost but not quite perfect, May 12, 2011

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   I have been a Hoya filter user since way back in my film days. I have never had any construction or usability issues with any of their filters and they all have performed as advertised. The colors are neutral with no apparent color cast which is really good. BUT, in this case, the NDx8 is supposed to be a 3 stop ND filter but I am getting only 2 1/2 stops with this filter. I had read that with some makers and even with Hoya, these filters are sometimes not true 3 stop filters but it seemed to be random. I am still keeping the filter as it still does what I need it to do, just a 1/2 stop short for time lapse photography. I may invest in the 10 stop filter in the future.
   The shipping was fast and the filter was well packaged so kudos to the supplier (I forgot who it was) that sent out this filter. 5 stars there.
   So, I am giving it only 4 stars instead of 5 due to the 1/2 stop variance.

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3. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

   
   Great filter!, November 4, 2011

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   Michael J Danckert –

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   I’ve needed to get a neutral density filter for a long time. I was going on a trip where it would come in handy and Amazon had the best price. I received the filter quickly and it worked perfectly for my trip to shoot waterfalls.

   I would recommend this filter to anyone who enjoys nature and landscape photography and need to limit the amount of light entering the camera.

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