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10-Stop ND Filter Group Test: 16 different filters reviewed and compared

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This video has been a real labour of love for me - I really hope you enjoy it / find it useful. I decided to test 10-stop filters as they are strong enough to have a good chance of giving you an idea of how other filters by the manufacturer might perform.
02:54 - Pig Iron Pro ND1000
03:51 - Neewer Slim ND1000
04:25 - K&F Concept 18-Layer ND1000
05:13 - Gobe ND1000 MRC 16-Layer
06:04 - ZOMEi HD Ultra Slim Pro ND1000
06:41 - Tiffen aXent ND3.0
07:56 - B+W 110 F-Pro ND 3.0 MRC
08:45 - Marumi DHG Super ND1000
09:41 - Irix Edge ND1000
10:36 - NiSi 67mm PRO Nano IRND 3.0
11:11 - Hoya ProND ND1000
12:14 - Formatt Hitech Firecrest Super Slim ND 3.0
13:15 - B+W XS-Pro 810 ND 3.0 MRC Nano
13:54 - Breakthrough X4 MRC16 10-Stop ND
15:09 - Polar Pro Cinema Series Quartzline ND1000
16:32 - Polaroid HD ND2-2000 Variable ND Filter
17:42 - Conclusions
As mentioned before, each filter was a 67mm diameter ND1000 (10-Stop / ND3.0) model.
The colour tests and flaring tests were performed with a Sony a7R II camera in full-frame mode, in carefully controlled environments with pre-set white balance settings, to ensure fairness and consistency.
The sharpness test is taken from the center of the image frame of a picture taken on a 24-megapixel APS-C camera (Sony a5100) to put maximum pressure on the filter (the lens was set to f/4.5 for maximum sharpness). Each filter was cleaned meticulously and dusted before any test took place.
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@chakpuia 5 лет назад

This video is More useful than almost all Discovery's shows😂

@janplexy 5 лет назад

like all of his.

@frankfeng2701 3 года назад

There should be a filter review database.

@ggessex 5 лет назад

That was the best ND filter review i have ever seen.

@HaidaFilters 5 лет назад

Thanks so much GE Video

@bennett4949 5 лет назад

Maybe the most useful and informative video I watched in the last months.

@zoanyway 3 года назад

There are a lot of ND reviews on RU-vid, but this one sets the bar. High. Would love to see you review 6 stop filters, and a range of variables, despite your general distaste for them, VNDs are wildly popular for videography, where conditions can change so fast, and time is so tight, that the image differences are often outweighed by practical concerns.

@shiznuts 5 лет назад

Aw, great job dude. That must've been time consuming! Great shootout, what a great resource for the community. I went from cheapo Fotga filters to Zomei ones to Rollei and now Breakthrough Photography. As it's with a lot of equipment... you sorta pay for what you get. Don't cheapskate, but it's also not necessary to buy the most expensive stuff out there either. There's good value in between somewhere.

@ZalecanePl 5 лет назад

I have Fotga Variable ND. I thought that it will be a lot worse. If you use "brighter" half of scale then its usable, but if you try darker then its abysmal

@chadaztig07 Год назад

16 filter with sample images, with rating scores on different metrics, and conclusion all in 19min video. ok I'm subscribing

@sproesser1 5 лет назад

I own breakthrough technology X4 filters. I once dropped one in wet sand on the beach. I picked it up, and the glass surface was perfectly clean. The metal was covered in wet sand. They have a coating on the lens that repels water, I cannot believe how well it works. It is incredible technology.

@SamSine 5 лет назад

What professionalism!! Your videos are wonderfully produced. Top notch review. Thank you so much!

@grat2010 5 лет назад

Thank you for including the clean ability! My Hoya filters (not Pro version) are also so annoying to clean.

@ahmedrashed78 5 лет назад

How's the image quality of the hoya

@zekepliskin6398 4 года назад

What a bloody brilliant ND roundup. Most helpful. And as one videographer to another, that must have been a nightmare to edit, especially that end shot! Worth it though.

@StudioGalvan 7 месяцев назад

This is one of the 2 or 3 exceptional reviews concerning ND filters. 🤓 (That I have seen on YT)

@barry4619 5 лет назад

Thanks for your hard work on this review! A little over a year ago I replaced all of my B+W filters with Breakthrough X4 3, 6, 10 stop ND as well as CP filters (77mm and 82mm). I’m just an amateur but the difference is amazing. Was wondering if other manufacturers were catching up, now I know.

@lamontgilliland9664 5 лет назад

Chris, the sincerity of your videos is most appreciated. They are direct and informative and your calm voice makes it a pleasure for the listener. Thank you : )

@gje2122a 4 года назад

It is the most useful and informative video. I purchased the breakthrough ND filter based on your review. I am so pleased with the results. By the way, the breakthrough customer support is excellent. Thank you so much, Christopher.

@davidnaylor83 5 лет назад

Wow! Thanks for your thorough testing! Super methodical and nicely presented. Never thought I would enjoy a 20 minute video about filters. Personally I'll probably go for the Irix Edge.

@RaoBlackWellizedArman 4 года назад

One of the best reviews I've ever seen. Excellent format where you can see see the summary very easily.

@richardreich8044 5 лет назад

Bravo! Thanks for the time and effort you put into this one.

@X3lfl3X 4 года назад

As per usual the best voice in camera and optics reviews on youtube supplying the tests, amazing to watch and listen to, as equally amazing and engaging as the rest of the filmography in the channel =)

@andrepaganotti3133 5 лет назад

Nice thorough review Crhis! I was amazed by the fact that very high end filter presented results similar to way cheaper filter. This kind of review helps a lot new photographers to choose the better gear, not the most popular or expensive.

@francescomanfredi 5 лет назад

A test of variable nd filters for us filmmakers would be a perfect follow up to this incredible comparison!

@ApertureApex 5 лет назад

I've actually been looking for a comprehensive comparison video like this for a long while. Thank you Christopher !

@cyberbunny777 4 года назад

Wish i had seen this video before i got the Polaroid variable ND filter. It blurred out my Samyang 135mm images significantly! Just glad the video confirms my findings!

@LukaszKlim-ge9xx 11 месяцев назад

I see that the winner in the quality/price category is Irix Edge 👍

@nickalmand 5 лет назад

Thanks for making this! Really helpful since I'm kind of new to ND filters as well. Didn't know there were so many considerations to keep in mind! I'm leaning toward the Breakthrough after watching this...seems like the best bang for the bucks.

@NismoPhx 5 лет назад

Just that fact that you tested this many filters is amazing. Thank you very much! Your videos are always full of great info.

@doros9.2 5 лет назад

It would be cool if you did a similar test with circular polarising filters, Chris! Until then, I wish you Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

@alecmarcantonio1489 4 года назад

As a beginner photographer, this review was extremely helpful! Thank you for the wonderful insight into the 10 stop ND filter market!

@alecmarcantonio1489 4 года назад

I was actually leaning towards the Hoya Pro ND before I watched your video. After much consideration, I decided to go with the Irix Edge ND1000 because it seemed like the best bang for the buck for a new photographer, like me, who isn't trying to spend an arm and a leg, but still looking to get top shelf quality product and images.

@christopherfrost 4 года назад

Thanks! It's such a great video that Matt Granger ripped it off hehe

@OliverWolter 3 года назад

this is just awesome and stands exemplatory as to how comparisons should be made

@AjushiPhotography 5 лет назад

I have been obsessed with Breakthrough X4 filters for about the last 6 months - purchased two X2 filters and three X4 filters- I have to agree with you - the build quality and optical quality are all around fantastic! This is my go to brand now. Great job as always on the review!

@christopherfrost 5 лет назад

Many of the filters in this video are just fantastic...but yes, there's just something about the Breakthrough design and build quality that just really really does it for me

@stephensaxon9121 4 года назад

Informative and with a great delivery. So many presenters seem to need to SHOUT at you or wildly gesticulate in the manner of a childrens TV presenter. Not so here. Information packed and actually relaxing to watch.

@dumfux179 5 лет назад

I was expecting 16 affiliate links to the filters, and a couple more for the cleaning cloths, camera and lens. I gotta say I'm impressed that I didn't see any. Thank you for your (actually) unbiased review!

@christopherfrost 5 лет назад

Thanks. I've been getting a lot of offers recently from a large number of different companies to do sponsored or promotional videos - some of them offer me quite a lot. But I resist the temptation, because I think that kind of thing shows contempt to your audience.

@chiefgoldlotus 4 года назад

Many thanks!! Very thorough and I appreciate the attention to cleanability. Also had trouble finding a decent review of the Gobe filters that I "was" considering.

@runtime_engineer 4 года назад

02:54 - Pig Iron Pro ND1000 (16/30) 03:51 - Neewer Slim ND1000 (15/30) 04:25 - K&F Concept 18-Layer ND1000 (16/30) 05:13 - Gobe ND1000 MRC 16-Layer (17/30) 06:04 - ZOMEi HD Ultra Slim Pro ND1000 (19/30) 06:41 - Tiffen aXent ND3.0 (12/30) 07:56 - B+W 110 F-Pro ND 3.0 MRC (21/30) 08:45 - Marumi DHG Super ND1000 (20/30) 09:41 - Irix Edge ND1000 (25/30) 10:36 - NiSi 67mm PRO Nano IRND 3.0 (20/30) 11:11 - Hoya ProND ND1000 (21/30) 12:14 - Formatt Hitech Firecrest Super Slim ND 3.0 (24/30) 13:15 - B+W XS-Pro 810 ND 3.0 MRC Nano (23/30) 13:54 - Breakthrough X4 MRC16 10-Stop ND (27/30) 15:09 - Polar Pro Cinema Series Quartzline ND1000 (27/30) 16:32 - Polaroid HD ND2-2000 Variable ND Filter (8/30)

@christopherfrost 4 года назад

Well done, but that was in the description

@runtime_engineer 4 года назад

@@christopherfrost I just added your ratings for each filter with timestep. By the way, thanks for the informative video. I'm going to buy fixed ND filter, which is part of a kit from Altura. Have you test/used their ND filter? I have two 52mm lens and one 58mm lens. A little researching and I found that people recommend buying the filters for larger lens (i.e., 58mm in my case). I'm planning to go that route, however, I was wondering how would lens hood for 58mm work on 52mm with step-up ring? Like, would that still work or defeat the purpose of lens hood?

@christopherfrost 4 года назад

@@runtime_engineer Oh, I didn't notice that bit. The lens hood probably won't fit properly - depends on the lens hood

@annonomowz4903 5 лет назад

I really appreciate you taking the time to do this Christoper. Thanks so much this was super helpful!

@alexandronunez100 3 года назад

always always alwyas helpful. Maybe a 2021 redo would be nice but still this sets an awesome ground for people looking for ND filters. Thank you so much!

@johannestan6878 4 года назад

Thank you Chris for this comprehensive and helpful review. Am shopping for ND filters, and your video by far is the BEST!

@kevingullick1596 3 года назад

Great review 👍, I've recently started useing an HAIDA 77mm 10 stop, quite impressed with it so far.

@benjaminbong 5 лет назад

You're the best in reviews Chris! Fantastic video

@explodingheavens 2 месяца назад

It's so hard to get quality one, but it's great to know. Thinking about filter, I use just as a protection, I should find something of higher quality, so my stills are not ruined...

@Raised-on-Ramen 5 лет назад

This was exactly what I was looking for in a lens compare and review with examples!! Great work outta you and much appreciated!! Yours truly -On a budget. :-)

@geoffreyhenson3098 5 лет назад

Coincidentally I have just watched a Matt Grainger test of ten stop filters and he also found the Breakthrough X4 the best against other ones available in the USA so it's obviously the one to go for. Thanks for putting this up.

@christopherfrost 5 лет назад

My test video was the original :-)

@seoulrydr 5 лет назад

Thank you for confirming my choice of Breakthrough Photography's X4 and X6 ND/Polarizing filters. I am currently in the market for a 15-stop ND so maybe I'll give the Polar Pro a shot. Thanks again for a great review!

@CaminoDidjeridu 2 года назад

Again a great and very useful video. Thank you Chris!

@blueandyyb 5 лет назад

I use a 1000x ND filter from a brand called Progrey. In my test with a 5D Mark III, I found virtually no color cast nor contract/sharpness degrade, and the light reduction is accurate too.

@realdxb Год назад

Thank you Christopher for your hard job.

@JimBailey 5 лет назад

A big thank you on this video. I am so glad you did not test the Altura. I tried it out the other day and all the photos were yellow. Thanks again.

@gregskibeat 5 лет назад

Best info Ever, I feel confident to do the right choice after watching it.

@rezaahmadi3738 4 года назад

After couple hours watching different videos, this review was the best and I got my answer. Thanks 🙏

@vladolaf2601 4 года назад

This is the absolute best video about ND filter! Thank you a ton!

@JamesClark1991 5 лет назад

This Chris. This is why you're the best camera equipment reviewer around and why I support you on Patreon. Absolutely perfect (P.S. I went with the Pig Iron because I'm a cheapskate).

@christopherfrost 4 года назад

Thanks so much for the support! It's really helpful for the channel.

@PK-ql5en 5 лет назад

Would love to see 15 stop nd filter comparison. This is where the quality of the glass really shows.

@HS-fk6hb 5 лет назад

Great comparison Chris!!

@JRSLASH 5 лет назад

i have a formatt hitech firecrest 6 stop nd filter. love it! glad to see the 10 stop performs equally well. might consider, the B+W also scored well tho!

@joaowesleywenceslau1955 4 года назад

The best ND filter review ever!! Thank you

@FrederikHeringa 5 лет назад

Wow, thanks! Would be great if you could do a variable ND comparison some day too. Some important ones to compare: SLR Magic MkII, Aurora Aperture XND MkII, Heliopan, B&W, Tiffen, GenusTech, Singh-Ray and others. The first two of the ones I mentioned, haven't been tested out that much yet since they're more recent. From some research it seems like they might outshine some of the previously held to be best Vari's.

@soma3 5 лет назад

I really appreciate the amount of time it must have taken to get all the content for this video. Awesome job!!

@ferguscooper 5 лет назад

Brilliant Christopher. Well done man. You are doing us a massive service here. Many thanks!

@lecolintube 5 лет назад

Loved the Welsh at the end! Thanks Chris!

@JeevesTCW 2 года назад

Great video extremely comprehensive and useful thank you Christopher

@MrMrsDibbson 5 лет назад

This video is one of the best and most informative I’ve watched, great quality of content , doing it this well takes effort.

@rishikksh20 2 года назад

this video needed to be updated 🙏

@Gio_EL 5 лет назад

BRAVO!! Bravo Bud! This is the most complete buying guide/review/comparison videos with all of the brands I could specifically want to compare and learn about. I was especially delighted that you included Zomei! I have a variable ND2-400 from them. They so have nicely faithful colors and neutrality. I do like the flaring and characteristic contrast when stacking fillets like a Zomei CPL and UV protector, and even the ND itself, wow the filters! xD For me, Zomei is the Best budget brand. Huh, it's quite FuNNy, I was afraid that my Zomei was actually bad without me realizing it, since from all of what I've read and watched, there are a lot of awful filters our there, even in the mid-range priced ones, even ones which cost several times more than the Zomei. I'm good that it's faithful, especially with what it can do for the price! : D They advertise that in the HD slim model, which I have, that it's made of Scott glass, is that possible for the price? Which I paid around $20 on AliExpress, would you believe so? Thanks Friend! Best! -Gio : )

@christopherfrost 5 лет назад

Zomei do a number of different options - make sure you get the exact one you see in this video. Glad you enjoyed it!

@Gio_EL 5 лет назад

@@christopherfrost Thanks so much again for this very comprehensive review of so many filters!! I thought that I'd never see comparing filters like this! I thought that I'd have to compare two at a time via RU-vid comparisons, well your really did Great Bud! Real Nice and smooth voice, by the way. How much do you charge for dialogue? Ha ha ha ha! After watching this, I know which filter to upgrade to after the Zomei; speaking of which, hey how did you come across the brand? (^^)

@MrDazzathedude 4 года назад

Awesome video and really useful, One of the best pleasing and detailed reviews I have seen, covering everything I wanted to know. Well Done and MANY THANKS!!! only problem was I am shopping for variable filter as I am new to the camera world "just 3 weeks old" I don't want to spend a fortune or carry around a bag full of filters as I don't know how or if i will use it. however I am easily convinced and happy to spend much more now if i feel its worth it, I hate having to purchase twice..

@adalbert1643 5 лет назад

Awesome and so useful! Is there a chance to do the same kind of video for variable NDs?

@BDRioga 3 года назад

Breakthrough photography is my go to brand when it comes to ND filters. I own their 3, 6 and 10 stop filters.

@donsmith2833 5 лет назад

I have never seen so many tested and compared. I do wish you had done one more, SRB.

@jimboreaddabible777 5 лет назад

This was a complete information video. LOVE the included time stamp list!!!!! Thank you for the awesome video!

@shand1967 5 лет назад

Thanks Christopher, an excellent video. I am looking at investing in a 67mm ND filter for my Canon EF-S 10-18mm lens so this video is well timed.

@catchlite5196 3 года назад

Wonderfull work! I would love to see a test like this for 3 and 6 stop filters too.

@noobydoo 5 лет назад

Thanks for doing this brilliant video. It definitely helped me choosing the right filter!

@melvinjohnson2074 5 лет назад

Great review and timing as I'm in the market for a quality ND filter. Thanks Chris!

@justinadams8333 5 лет назад

I can always count on you to have the most informative, straightforward reviews around. Just helped me make my decision. Awesome job!

@marklong691 5 лет назад

Great vid Chris, I've been pondering this very subject over last few weeks, thanks

@DalsPhotography 5 лет назад

Excellent video Chris! I truly appreciated it. It would be nice to make a small review on square filters too :) I used both of them, but I have an average medium budget. Interesting choice the Irix Filter! THank you for all the input, best wishes from Uruguay.

@kinchanyt 4 года назад

This is the best ever video I have seen, most informative video. LIKE!

@vernier29 5 лет назад

Thank you for your time. This test is really useful. I assume at home if you mention a new test on filter it is not necessary welcome.... Ah, les joies de la photographie.

@peter_shadow7559 4 года назад

The best ND Filters Review. Thanks Christopher

@Sadiquecat 3 года назад

Thank you sooo much for doing this. Best review / comparison ever !

@jayphilippbar3726 5 лет назад

Christopher, thanks for another superb review!

@musicdefinesgravity 5 лет назад

This video must have took forever to write, capture and produce... Well done!

@marcpaul8245 5 лет назад

Christopher, this is wonderfully useful information! Thank you!

@creps2001 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot!! I like your scientist way to compare all that filters! Really useful!!

@Ermans8 5 лет назад

You nail all the video. Chapeau. And thank you!

@alaincazavant4022 5 лет назад

Excellent comparison! I like at thé end, how you summarized and highlighted thé Best per $

@sergioserramusic 5 лет назад

Thank you Chris! :) This video was very helpful, I own various GOBE filters and I'm quite satisfied with them: I have the CPL, the ND1000 (both 2 Peak design) and an inexpensive ND2 (one peak design). I never bothered buying the 3 Peak because the quality of the 2 Peak was good enough for my lenses.I also ordered a Hoya HMC UV(c) filter and it was a pain to use: a bit less sharpness, seemed accurate with the colors but it was a pain to clean. I was using it to protect my 17-40 from the water in Iceland and it was really hard to keep it clean, so I'm returning it (thanks Amazon). Anyway, I'm now interested in a much darker filter, maybe an ND16, and I'll take a look at the IRIX filters, which seemed to me the best as far as quality/price.

@simonwalter7142 5 лет назад

Thanks for yet another excellent review. Other opinions I've seen (as well as my own early cheapo experiences) support your general finding that you do indeed get what you pay for where ND (and ND grad) filters are concerned, though some makes are hideously expensive, giving the middlingly priced ones the edge where cost-benefit is concerned IMHO. I use a combination of 100x100 mm and 100x150 mm NiSi (filter holder and filters) and Formatt-Hitech (filters), neither of which are particularly cheap (especially NiSi) but produce good results without any noticeable colour cast.

@EmoEmu 5 лет назад

Very nice comparison! Good work. This is really helpful.

@stefanospapadopoulos3164 5 лет назад

I love your videos. Please do a square filter comparison (lee, Hi-Tech, etc) . Greetings from Greece!

@alantuttphotography 5 лет назад

Incredible review! Would have like to have more variable ND filters compared, but maybe that will happen sometime later.

@Machster10 3 года назад

Now this is a useful video.

@philmarsh5593 5 лет назад

Hugely useful, not done in techno babble. Many thanks!

@karafuru7666 5 лет назад

Holy I didn't realize how much difference there is in color cast!

@ZagZagSama 5 лет назад

Most useful gear comparison video in years! Thank You for your hard work assembling it. Any chance you have some initiative to do the same with CPL filters?

@EstifanosTZewde 5 лет назад

Great comparison video. Thank you for your hard work!

@Stop-All-War Год назад

Tyvm Chris 👏🏼

@bodkinsbestphotography 5 лет назад

I tired Amazon basics when I was first starting out. Only took a day to realize it was a mistake. I next grabbed a 77mm Hoya ND1000. I'm fairly happy with it, but having limited experience with other brands I didn't realize others were that much easier to clean. Hoya definitely has a big problem with smearing. Think I'll consider grabbing a Irix or Breakthrough next time.