Camera filters: I have always used b&w/hoya filters. Now I'm in need of a larger size filter set for a new lens (77m). I've notice a few new company's in the market. Who do you thinks...

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

I have always used b&w/hoya filters. Now I'm in need of a larger size filter set for a new lens (77m). I've notice a few new company's in the market.
Who do you thinks produces the best ND filter today. I'm looking for 1 through 10 stops.
Thanks for your input

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Very simply, B+W. They are part of the Schneider lens company. Their honesty is another huge plus.
--Bob

Steve DeMott wrote:

I have always used b&w/hoya filters. Now I'm in need of a larger size filter set for a new lens (77m). I've notice a few new company's in the market.
Who do you thinks produces the best ND filter today. I'm looking for 1 through 10 stops.
Thanks for your input

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

How much of your money are we allowed to spend?

And are you looking for screw in filters or a dedicated filter system?

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

johngault007 wrote:

How much of your money are we allowed to spend?

And are you looking for screw in filters or a dedicated filter system?

Screw-in and I don't mind spending money on quality.

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

rmalarz wrote:

Very simply, B+W. They are part of the Schneider lens company. Their honesty is another huge plus.
--Bob

Thanks Bob. I was leaning in that direction, but I have heard some good comments about other companies

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

The B+W XS-Pro MRC line.

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

Steve DeMott wrote:

Screw-in and I don't mind spending money on quality.

I was using these for quite a while with great results:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F18KPCV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There is a little bit of bluish color cast, but it was easily fixed in post processing fairly easily.

Here are some links to compositions using the above filters:
https://flic.kr/p/2kkRKdY
https://flic.kr/p/2kjT6Wj
https://flic.kr/p/2inRTNi

amersfoort

Hoya ND filters are pretty. Just about zero colour cast to my eyes.

Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

I went with a Lee 100mm filter holder and filters. The rotating holder accepts different size adapter rings so the system works on most any lens except those with a bulbous front element. I have a set of glass nd continuous gradient filters and 3 stop and 10 stop nd filters. I am pleased with how well the system works.

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

Strodav wrote:

I went with a Lee 100mm filter holder and filters. The rotating holder accepts different size adapter rings so the system works on most any lens except those with a bulbous front element. I have a set of glass nd continuous gradient filters and 3 stop and 10 stop nd filters. I am pleased with how well the system works.

Steve DeMott wrote:

Screw-in and I don't mind spending money on quality.

He's looking for screw-in filters.

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

amersfoort wrote:

Hoya ND filters are pretty. Just about zero colour cast to my eyes.

Thanks. I have a set of hoya 62mm ND. Been very satisfied. Just seeing if there was something newer and better

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

johngault007 wrote:

He's looking for screw-in filters.

You are correct, but looking at new ideas are always good

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

Steve DeMott wrote:

You are correct, but looking at new ideas are always good

I thought you were looking for just screw-in.

I spent the better part of six months researching my next step after ICE ND filters I posted earlier. I eventually decided to go with the Wine Country Camera 100mm filter system.

I use ND filters enough that the screw-in filters were just not efficient in my work flow, the WCC Blackstone filters have no color cast (or very minimal if that) and is a great system. The company is currently running a 20% Covid discount straight from their website.

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

CHG_CANON wrote:

The B+W XS-Pro MRC line.

Thanks Paul. I have read up on them and they look pretty good

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

johngault007 wrote:

I thought you were looking for just screw-in. br ... (show quote)

I used an ALter system that flips the filter out of the way making focus & composition easy. Thanks for your input.