Variable ND Filters, 52mm / 2-5

Name: Variable ND Filters, 52mm / 2-5
Brand: Moment
SKU: 600-096
Price: 87.5 USD
Availability: InStock

$87.5

The Moment VND gives you more control with a clean, consistent look. Built with dual layers of precision-aligned cinema glass, it reduces light evenly without introducing color shift, vignetting, or cross-polarization. Each stop range is fixed and precisely machined, with ND positions aligned at exact angles to deliver accurate, repeatable exposure control. You get smooth motion blur, natural rolloff, and the ability to shoot wide open in bright conditions — all without sacrificing sharpness or contrast. Designed for going places, the VND features our unique Viewfinder-Visible Stops , so you always know where you are in the range — no guesswork, no checking between shots. A subtle detent at the end of rotation gives tactile feedback when you've hit your limit. Housed in a lightweight, machined aluminum frame with built-in hard stops and a laser-etched Control Dial, the Moment red anodized ring stands out on your rig and holds up in the field. Available in 2–5 and 6–9 stop versions to cover every lighting condition.

Our Review

Moment Variable ND Filter (52mm, 2-5 Stop) — Exposure Control for the Professional Video Creator

The gist: A 2-5 stop variable ND built with cinema-grade Schott glass — the right tool for remote professionals shooting video content in controlled indoor environments or under mixed artificial and natural light.

2-5 stop range — indoor and mixed-light shooting: Enables proper shutter speed control (1/48 for 24fps, 1/50 for 25fps) in well-lit indoor environments, co-working cafes, and studio spaces with windows — without over-darkening the image.
Schott B270 cinema glass, zero cross-polarization: Hard stops at both ends of the range eliminate the “x” artifact seen in lower-quality VNDs; color stays neutral for footage that grades consistently in post.
Precision machined hard stops + laser-etched markings: Mechanical stops lock at exact ND positions; laser-etched F-stop labels readable from behind the viewfinder — reproducible exposure settings across recording sessions.
Significantly cheaper than PolarPro at comparable quality: Newsshooter confirmed Moment VND delivers strong color neutrality at roughly half the cost of premium competitors.

Newsshooter’s review of the Moment Variable ND series found excellent color performance and recommended the filter for videographers who want cinema-quality light control without the premium filter price.

Best for: Remote professionals recording video content in studios, home offices, or mixed indoor-outdoor spaces on cameras with 52mm filter threads. Skip it if: You shoot in bright outdoor sunlight — the 2-5 stop range isn’t strong enough for midday sun; add the 6-9 stop for that. Runs around $88 — check the current price before buying.

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