Hoya PRO ND500 82 mm Neutral Density Filter

The Hoya PRO ND500 82 mm Neutral Density Filter is a high-quality filter designed for photographers who need to achieve long exposures and creative motion blur effects. With a filter factor of ND500 (500x) and 9 stops of light reduction, this filter allows you to use slower shutter speeds even in bright conditions, enabling smooth water, streaking clouds, and blurred motion. The optical density of 2.7 ensures minimal color shift, maintaining natural color balance in your images.

Advantages

This filter features Hoya's ACCU-ND Multi-Coating, which provides water-repellent, stain-resistant, and anti-scratch properties. The coating ensures easy cleaning and durability, while the low-profile aluminum frame minimizes vignetting on wide-angle lenses. The high-quality optical glass delivers excellent sharpness and contrast.

Suitable for

• Landscape photographers seeking silky water or cloud effects
• Architectural photographers wanting to blur moving people or traffic
• Creative photographers experimenting with long exposure techniques
• Videographers needing to control shutter speed for cinematic motion blur

Key specifications

• Filter Type: Neutral Density (ND)
• Filter Factor: ND500 (500x)
• Light Reduction: 9 Stops
• Optical Density: 2.7
• Filter Diameter: 82 mm
• Front Filter Thread: 82 mm
• Coating: ACCU-ND Multi-Coating (10 layers)
• Coating Features: Water-Repellent, Stain-Resistant, Anti-Scratch
• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Frame Type: Low-Profile / Slim
• Glass Material: High-Quality Optical Glass
• Color Neutrality: Excellent (Minimal Color Shift)
• Application: Long Exposure Photography, Motion Blur, Shallow Depth of Field
• Series: PRO ND Series

Recommendations

For best results, use a sturdy tripod and a remote shutter release to avoid camera shake during long exposures. This filter is ideal for capturing smooth waterfalls, rivers, and seascapes, as well as creating dramatic cloud movement in landscapes.