Variable ND8-128 (3-7 Stop) Filter Plus+ - Open Box, 40.5mm
By blocking 3 to 7 f-stops, you can use wider apertures in low variable light for shallower depth of field effects, and slower shutter speeds for long exposure effects without overexposing your images. Videographers can use our ND8–128 Variable ND Filter Plus+ to create more cinematic effects in low to bright light.
Our Plus+ range features 20 layers of nano-coating providing easier cleaning and better protection against water, oil, and scratches. These layers also provide a higher maximum light transmission and a more consistent transmission curve for truer light reduction.
Our Review
Urth Variable ND8-128 Filter Plus+ — A Versatile, Client-Ready Filter Without a Full ND Set
The gist: Freelance photo and video work means shooting in whatever light shows up, and one 3-7 stop variable ND filter covers most outdoor exposure scenarios without carrying — or budgeting for — a full set of fixed NDs.
- Professional-grade glass: German Schott B270 glass with a 20-layer nano coating, built for color accuracy and light control rather than the cast and flare of budget filters.
- Avoids a known dealbreaker: An independent Widescenes review confirmed "the dreaded 'X' effect issue does not affect images when you use this filter" — a defect common in cheaper variable NDs that can ruin a client deliverable.
- Durable enough for repeated jobs: Weather-sealed construction with a lifetime warranty, built for regular use rather than occasional hobby shoots.
- Honest limitation: The same review noted a slight sharpness loss and mild warm color cast — factor a quick white-balance correction into your edit workflow.
Widescenes rated it "HIGHLY RECOMMENDED," reporting it earned "a permanent home in our camera bags" for exposure control without the optical compromises common in competing variable ND filters.
Best for: freelance photographers or videographers who need reliable exposure control across varied outdoor client shoots without buying a full ND kit. Skip it if: your work demands maximum sharpness for large-format prints — a fixed ND will outperform it optically. Runs about $89 (price varies by thread size) — check the current price before buying.
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