Neutral density (ND) filters have a wide range of creative uses in photography and filmmaking. Their primary function is to increase exposure time, creating motion blur effects that work especially well in landscape photography. They’re also incredibly useful for enabling wider apertures, allowing you to achieve a desirable shallow depth of field even in bright lighting conditions.

ND filters darken the entire image area evenly, making it possible to either lengthen shutter speed or use a wider aperture. These versatile accessories have expanded creative possibilities for photographers and filmmakers for years, helping them overcome technical limitations of cameras and camcorders.

Photos and videos taken with cheap ND filters often suffer from a reddish or brick-colored tint caused by infrared light. The ACCU-ND technology used in HOYA IRND filters eliminates this problem entirely, ensuring completely natural color reproduction in your images.

The HOYA HD Mk II IRND series filters are made from high-quality optical glass, delivering exceptional performance. Multiple anti-reflective coatings ensure your images remain sharp and free from unwanted glare—even in brightly lit environments.

Forget about cleaning your filter every time you use it—multi-layer water- and oil-repellent coatings on the glass effectively resist saltwater stains and greasy fingerprints, ensuring it’s almost always ready to go.

The filters from the HD Mk II IRND series come with an ultra-thin, lightweight aluminum frame, preventing vignetting even when used with wide-angle lenses. Thanks to the integrated front thread, they can also be easily stacked with other filters.