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Opteka 55mm slim variable ND filter with thin rotating ring and multi-coated glass

Opteka

Opteka 55mm Variable ND Filter 2-8 Stops HD Multi-Coated Slim

SKU CH-GGAV-Q1YGD

Provides 2 to 8 stops of adjustable light control with a slim ring that reduces vignetting at wide angles

  • Product typeNeutral Density
  • Adjustable 2 to 8 stop light reduction
  • 55 mm thread fits compatible lenses
  • Slim ring cuts vignetting at wide angles
  • Multi-coated glass preserves image clarity
  • Rotate for continuous exposure control

What It Is

The Opteka 55mm Variable ND Filter provides 2 to 8 stops of adjustable light reduction for photographers and videographers who need flexible exposure control without swapping multiple fixed filters. Its slim, multi-coated glass construction preserves image quality while the rotating ring lets you dial in the exact density required for each shot.

How It Fits

The 55mm thread mounts directly on compatible Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax and Sony lenses, and the thin profile ring plus wider outer optic help reduce vignetting at wide angles. Because it replaces a stack of individual ND filters, it frees up space in your bag and speeds up workflow on location or in the studio.

Capacity And Headroom

Continuous adjustment covers roughly ND 0.6 to ND 2.4, letting you use slow shutter speeds for motion blur in waterfalls or clouds and open apertures for shallow depth of field in bright light. The reference marks between MIN and MAX are not calibrated stops, so precise repeatability requires test shots; extreme rotation beyond the marked range can introduce cross-polarisation artefacts.

How it compares

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Price $7.99
Cheaper than about 95% of the 1,281 comparable items (median $48.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameOpteka
Product typeNeutral Density

Questions about this item

Will the thin 55mm ring still vignette at the wide end of my zoom?

The wider outer optic is designed to reduce vignetting at wide angles, and the slim profile keeps the filter clear of the frame on most lenses.

Does the filter generate heat or noise during long video takes?

It is passive glass with no electronics, so it produces no heat or noise regardless of how long you record.

What thread size must my lens already have for this filter to fit?

Your lens needs a 55mm front filter thread; the filter screws directly onto that thread.

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