HOYA PRO ND16 filter

Product Description

HOYA PRO ND16 4-Stop Neutral Density (ND) Filter

The HOYA PRO ND16 is a professional-grade, solid neutral density filter that reduces light entering the lens by 4 stops (ND 1.2). This allows for creative exposure control in bright conditions, enabling slower shutter speeds or wider apertures without affecting color balance. Part of HOYA’s high-performance PRO series with superior multi-coating.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Type: Solid Neutral Density (ND)

• Density: 4 Stops (ND 1.2, ND16 factor)

• Coating: HOYA PRO multi-coating for maximum light transmission and minimal flare/ghosting

• Effect: Enables slower shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright light.

• Construction: Precision optical glass in a durable, black aluminum ring.

Common Uses:

• Creative Motion Blur: Smoothing water movement in waterfalls or streams, adding motion to clouds.

• Portrait Photography: Allows use of wide apertures (e.g., f/1.8) for shallow depth of field in daylight.

• Videography: Maintains correct exposure when shooting at standard frame rates in bright light.