Variable ND Filters - Open Box, 72mm / 2-5
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 Filters — Professional Exposure Control for Outdoor Video Clients
The gist: Schott B270 cinema-glass variable ND filters with hard stops and laser-etched readouts that let freelance videographers control outdoor exposure without disrupting color grading or switching filter glass mid-shoot.
- No color shift across the range: Cinema-grade Schott B270 glass maintains consistent color from minimum to maximum density — eliminating the warm or cool cast that forces extra color-correction time on client deliverables.
- Hard stops block cross-polarization: Rotation physically stops before the zone where an “X” pattern appears on wide lenses — protecting your takes when shooting fast without time to check the LCD.
- Precise stop readouts: Laser-etched dial shows your exact ND position, so you can recreate a specific exposure for a second camera or reshoots without guessing.
- Two optimized ranges: The 2–5 stop version handles overcast and transitional light; the 6–9 stop handles direct sun — keeping your go-to aperture and shutter in both conditions.
Newsshooter confirmed the Moment VND shows “no nasty cross-patterns or vignetting on wider lenses,” a professional baseline that protects client shoot footage from the most common variable ND failure mode.
Best for: Freelance videographers, documentary shooters, and agencies who need consistent exposure across changing outdoor lighting on client shoots, without carrying a full fixed-ND stack. Skip it if: You shoot exclusively in studio or controlled indoor environments where a variable ND provides no advantage. Runs ~$75–$105 — check the current price before buying.
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