Hoya HD Mk II IRND8 Neutral Density Filter 72mm

Neutral Density (ND) Filters

Neutral density (ND) filters are essential photographic tools that provide precise control over the amount of light entering the lens, enabling greater creative control of exposure. For video creators, ND filters allow shutter speeds to be matched to frame rates while maintaining desired depth-of-field.

HD Mk II IRND8 for Beautiful Blurred Backgrounds

The HD Mk II IRND8 filter offers the ideal density for achieving a beautifully blurred background in portraits or daylight scenes. It is especially effective when using fast prime lenses with apertures of F1.2 or F1.4 at maximum aperture, where high shutter speeds are required. Since some cameras have a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 second, this filter helps prevent overexposure by reducing light and allowing proper exposure control.

Advanced IRND Technology for Even Light Reduction

HOYA's signature ACCU-ND technology is applied to the HD Mk II IRND series, ensuring uniform light reduction across the visible spectrum and into the infrared (IR) range. This prevents infrared light leakage and eliminates color shifts, maintaining accurate color reproduction. ACCU-ND sets the benchmark for IR ND filter technology, making the HD Mk II IRND series a market leader in high-quality ND filters.

Water- and Oil-Repellent Anti-Reflection Multi-Coating

The filter features an anti-reflection multi-coating that minimizes reflections caused by the filter surface. Additionally, the coating repels water and oil, making the filter easy to clean and maintain.

HD Low-Profile Frame

The filter is housed in an ultra-thin, lightweight, precisely crafted aluminum frame that significantly reduces the risk of vignetting when used with wide-angle lenses. The slim matte black frame also includes an integrated front filter thread, allowing for easy stacking of additional filters.