Variable ND Filter Shootout - Polariod Genus Lightcraft Tiffen Singh-Ray Heliopan

Polariod ND fader Filter

Genus ND fader Filter

Lightcraft Fader ND Mark II

Tiffen Variable ND

Singh-Ray Vari-ND Filter

Heliopan 77mm Variable ND Filter

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[jeylful]

Great comparison of the ND filters. I disagree with people saying that the video is too long - I think it has the right duration because I like to see what tests are being performed and what the individual outcomes are. I actually wouldn't trust as much a video that just quickly goes through the candidates and just selects one as potentially biased. Thanks Dave for putting this together! 

[joeallam]

Thank you for such a thorough review of each of the filters! The way you approached this test has me browsing through all your other videos now to see what other great content you have. Thanks!

[SuperSetCA]

Fantastic test Dave! I bought the Tiffen after having gone through the same comparison so great to hear that you got the same result. Merry Christmas!

[MrAlvoeiro]

Even after more than three years this video was a great help. Thank you Dave.

[rsmrt]

I noticed these reviews are getting better and better. Enjoyed it yet again. Thx!

[DaveDugdaleColorado]

Because I like to work fast and a variable ND filter is great for fine tuning your exposure in smaller than 1/3rd stop increments.

[Apullensg]

This is hands down the best ND filter review I've seen after hours of looking online. Thank you so much for your time Dave!

[DaveDugdaleColorado]

For the 24mm test I did not use a step up ring, only on my 70-200mm lens and it didn't have an issue.

[horrorview]

Got a used Genus in mint condition on E-bay for $60 bucks. This thing is amazing! I use it primarily to smooth out water and the like. I used to have to employ three other ND filters for specific situations but, save for those times when I need an exposure over 3 minutes (that's when I resort to my B+W 110), the Genus covers pretty much everything. Really well made piece of kit.

[happyjack]

This is most useful review for Variable ND filter I ever saw! Thank you for go thru so many details! Great Job!!!

[jmiclovesyou]

Excellent review and production quality! You've come a long way, Dave, and you've helped sooo many people, including me!

[NanoFilmstertainment]

Thanks Dave for making this shootout. i was always looking around for a good ND filter that wont spoil the image quality. I went for the Tiffen and it gave extremely pleasing results as you said, it keeps the image sharp on my GH3 with the Olympus 17mm 1.8 on.

[DaveDugdaleColorado]

Great question, I used a full frame for the test. I have not tried it on my crop sensor yet.

[KylerMcCormick]

Thank you! I recently received the Genus eclipse 77mm ND fader. It has worked great! I would recommend it, great build quality!

[DaveDugdaleColorado]

Yes! I plan on doing one next year since I need one.

[kaleti]

it's so great to find some real profesional reviews. Just I missed a Hoya's test but thanks a lot Dave!

[dssmag]

Thanks for this great shootout! Just ordered the 77mm Tiffen! Can't wait!

[JoeGP]

thanks for the video Dave, i could have searched the entire internet and not found a better comparison

[bluesmokegamer]

Surprised by the Singh Ray results. I just picked up the Tiffen and can't wait for it to get here.

[DaveDugdaleColorado]

I did see that Ryan reviewed that one. It might be awhile before I do.