which variant nd filter to get

[voice123]

am looking for a variant nd filter,

purpose to shoot in sunny day(protrait) and sunrise/sunset

Hoya 77mm Variable Density 3-400 Filter

or

Kenko 77mm Variable NDX Neutral Density Filter (ND2.5 - ND1000)

 

[mardellion]

IF I'm not wrong, both brands are of same build (glass), same manufacturer and same packaging, but different name. I can't really tell you which is better, but you do know that it's impossible to turn all the way to the maximum stop in broad daylight right? It will have a huge X across the image.

 

[shierwin]

IF I'm not wrong, both brands are of same build (glass), same manufacturer and same packaging, but different name. I can't really tell you which is better, but you do know that it's impossible to turn all the way to the maximum stop in broad daylight right? It will have a huge X across the image.

Crossing banding does not happen with this setup:

http://www.dimagemaker.com/2008/02/23/using-crossed-polarizers-for-a-variable-nd-filter/

 

[daredevil123]

Crossing banding does not happen with this setup:

http://www.dimagemaker.com/2008/02/23/using-crossed-polarizers-for-a-variable-nd-filter/

Please note that the example looks like it is shot with a long focal length. Cross banding happens more at wider focal lengths. The wider the focal length, the less stops you will get before X-banding appears.

 

[voice123]

this kind ?

 

[daredevil123]

this kind ?

yes this kind.