switchman Loc: Virginia

I've been searching for affordable graduated ND filter kits that can be used for both my Fuji 16mm 1.4 lens and Nikon 80-200. The Fuji 16mm is 67mm and Nikon lens is 77mm.
I found some negative comments about the Format Hitech filters but its the only affordable kit (less than $200).
Anyone have recommendation for such a kit filter ?

I'm getting my gear ready for upcoming trip to western Canada (Lake Louise/Banff area) in June.

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

I have the NISI holder and like it very much. It's made of aluminum and it's solidly built. The holder comes with a circular polarizer that can be built in and it also comes with 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, and 82mm Adapter Rings and a leather case.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1291534-REG/nisi_kit_v5_v5_100mm_filter_holder.html

catchlight.. Loc: Wisconsin USA- Halden Norway

I use Hoya ProND 8 (3 stops) and 64 (6 stops).

Amazon is a good source.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

I have a 72 mm Cokin kit with adapter and three graduated for sale. Interested?

switchman Loc: Virginia

How much ? And what sizes are the adapters ?

switchman Loc: Virginia

Thank you. I will surely check on it.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

P series consisting of three filters plus the 72 mm adapter. Current B&H price is $94. $60.

Haydon

Beware of difficult color casts with inexpensive GND/ND's. This subject reminds me of the limited use of inexpensive tripods. You get what you pay for. If you can't afford to pony up, you're better to use image blending/luminosity mask in PP.

switchman Loc: Virginia

After reviewing/comparing Nisi vs Formatt, I'm now leaning more to the Nisi V5 system. I know nothing about Cokin so i will research P-series will keep you in mind after.
Thanks for your reply.

PACSMAN Loc: MA

I just purchased this:

https://www.amazon.com/NiSi-System-V5-PRO-Generation-Starter/dp/B01N0ZTDCH

B & H didn't have the second generation kit. I saw several people using Nisi filters in Iceland and it is a quick easy kit to use. Also comes with a very well engineered CP as part of the kit.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

My recommendation is to forget about the filters and use post-processing techniques instead, unless you're shooting film.

With digital Graduated ND filters are unnecessary. I have a set left over from my film days that I haven't used in years. The same thing can be done in post-processing far better, more accurately and more controllably than was ever possible with filters.

Maybe I should sell my old filters... but I might shoot some film some day (still have my view camera and one or two medium format film cameras where I might use them). And, I'd feel kind of guilty, selling them to anyone shooting digital.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Amazon has complete kits including step rings from $24. I still use mine from time to time.

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Check out ebay. Many choices from very cheap to good quality.

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

You don't really need a set of grad ND filters, just one 3-stop or 4-stop, unless you are taking a huge variety of images that need them. A decent one will cost around $100 each [I use Singh Ray]. Also, you speak of having them fit your lenses, but the filters are rectangular and they sell holders and adapters for different lens diameters. If you are not going to be switching from using a filter to not using one, a holder is OK. But with light changing as quickly as it does, it is much easier to hand-hold the filter. Just have to make sure you cover the entire lens, which just takes a couple of times not covering to make you pay attention. After that it begins to feel more natural/comfortable.

There are variable ND filters that screw onto a lens, but they are not graduated and there are problems with getting an"X" shaped aberration in the image. If you simply want a filter to reduce light in the whole picture, then you can buy the solid ND filters [which ARE sized to screw into a lens], but I find that having a circular polarizer is much more useful. The camera settings can compensate very well for too much light without an ND filter. And if you do not already, you should try bracketing at least 3 shots, sometimes more - on a tripod - then you can choose the best exposure to work on or combine them in HDR.

The area in Canada you are visiting is beautiful. You should find lots of photographic opportunities! Have fun...
Susan