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Round 52mm glass filter, half clear half grey gradient, slim black metal ring

B + W Filter Company

B + W Filter Company 52mm Basic 701M 0.3 1-Stop MRC Graduated Neutral Density Filter camera filter

SKU CH-X2W1-0CKT0

A 52mm graduated neutral-density filter that darkens the sky by one f-stop while keeping colours true, featuring a smooth gradient transition and multi-resistant coating on German-made glass

  • Balances bright skies with darker foregrounds using a uniform gradient
  • Darkens highlights by one f-stop while preserving natural colour fidelity
  • Smooth transition from neutral gray to clear allows precise horizon alignment
  • Rotatable 52 mm mount enables exact horizontal positioning for composition
  • German-made plano-parallel glass resists scratches and maintains optical clarity

52mm Graduated ND Filter for Landscape

The B+W 52mm Basic 701M filter balances bright skies against darker foregrounds in landscape photography. Its neutral gray section reduces exposure by a measured amount while preserving natural colour. The smooth gradient transitions uniformly from the edge to the centre. A rotatable mount allows precise horizontal alignment of the transition line.

Suited for Balanced Exposures

Photographers capturing high-contrast outdoor scenes will benefit from the controlled light reduction. The filter works with both analog and digital cameras using a 52mm thread. It is not intended for buyers who need a solid neutral density filter for uniform darkening across the entire frame. Users requiring a different filter diameter must select an alternative size.

0.3 Density One F-Stop Reduction

The 0.3 optical density darkens the affected area by exactly one f-stop. This specific density value determines whether the filter matches the exposure difference between sky and ground in your typical shooting conditions. The plano-parallel glass substrate ensures optical flatness for consistent image quality.

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Price $104.99
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Questions about this item

How do I mount the 52mm Basic 701M filter and align the gradient correctly?

Screw the filter onto the 52mm lens threads, then rotate the mount until the transition runs horizontally across the frame; the rotatable ring lets you match the horizon line precisely.

What upkeep will the 701M graduated ND need over time?

Clean the plano-parallel glass with a microfiber cloth and lens fluid when dust or smudges appear; the MRC coating resists scratches better than plastic, so no scheduled replacement is required.

At what point does the 0.3 density limit exposure balancing in bright conditions?

The filter darkens the bright area by one f-stop (0.3 density); scenes with a sky-to-ground difference greater than that will still show overexposure or underexposure in one zone.

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