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A circular 72mm glass filter with ultra-slim rim and graduated dark-to-clear coating

Urth

Urth 72mm Hard Graduated ND8 3-Stop Lens Filter Plus+

SKU CH-Q8SQ-SM0JP

Balances bright skies and darker foregrounds with a fixed three-stop reduction and hard graduation line on 72 mm German glass with 20 nano-coating layers

  • Balanced landscapes with 3-stop light reduction
  • Hard graduation creates natural bright-to-dark transitions
  • German B270 SCHOTT glass for optical clarity
  • 20 nano-coating layers resist water oil scratches
  • Ultra-slim double-threaded rim prevents vignetting allows stacking

Purpose & User

The Urth 72mm Hard Graduated ND8 3-Stop Lens Filter Plus+ is built for landscape photographers who need to balance exposure between a bright sky and a darker foreground. It suits shooters working in challenging light conditions where dynamic range exceeds the sensor's capability. This filter is not for photographers who require variable density adjustment or circular polarisation effects.

Capacity & Headroom

The filter delivers a fixed 3 f-stop light reduction through its hard graduation design, creating a defined transition between bright and dark areas. Its 20 layers of nano-coating protect the German B270 SCHOTT optical glass against water, oil, and scratches while maintaining consistent light reduction. It reaches its limit when scenes demand graduated density beyond three stops or soft-edge blending.

Bundled Benefits

The ultra-slim rim minimises vignetting on wide-angle lenses, preserving the full field of view. Double-threaded construction allows stacking with other 72mm filters or mounting a lens cap directly onto the filter. The Plus+ range coating system ensures easier cleaning in the field, reducing downtime between shots.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the 72mm threads on this filter mate with the 72mm front thread on my older lens without vignetting?

The ultra-slim rim is designed to minimise vignetting on wide-angle lenses while the standard 72mm double-threaded mount fits any lens with a matching 72mm front thread.

How can I verify the 3-stop reduction is performing correctly once the filter is mounted?

Meter a bright sky through the clear half, then meter the same area through the graduated half; the exposure difference should be three full stops.

Does the box include a protective case or do I need to buy one separately?

The filter ships in its own protective tin; no additional case purchase is required.

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