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Bower 82mm Variable Neutral Density (ND) Filter - 2 to 8 Stops

SKU: BOWFN82

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What is the purpose of the Bower 82mm Variable Neutral Density (ND) Filter?

The Bower 82mm Variable ND Filter is designed to reduce the amount of light that reaches your camera's sensor, allowing you to control exposure time and depth of field. It's particularly beneficial when shooting with high-speed film or high ISO settings in bright conditions.

What does the range of 2 to 8 stops mean?

The range of 2 to 8 stops refers to the filter's ability to darken the image by 2 to 8 f-stops. This allows you to control how much light you want to block from entering the camera, which can be adjusted seamlessly by turning the dial.

Can this filter help with long exposure photography?

Yes, the Bower 82mm Variable ND Filter is ideal for long exposure photography. By exposing your shot for a longer period, moving objects like people, clouds, and cars can seemingly disappear from your images, resulting in a serene and uncluttered composition.

How does this filter help in isolating the subject?

By using the Bower 82mm Variable ND Filter, you can blur your background and isolate your subject, even under direct sunlight. This is achieved by allowing you to shoot wide open, creating a stunning shallow depth of field effect.

Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Hansoo H : Recommended from othersJOEL T : price and qualityKEITH P : versatility and price, good reviewsOTTO N : Variable neutral density filter is essential to videography with a mirrorless camera. Bower provides quality at an affordable price.ROLANDO R : Just wanted to try since it was cheap.MICHAEL R : Read reviews on Quality and satisfaction and also the price.BOB P : Wanted to try a ND filter and not spend a lot of money. Plus had a friend who recommended this filter.DAVID M : Because I have a number of 82mm lenses and could use it.RENEE G : It was free with the lens, and that is one of the reasons that I bought this lens through Adorama.CHRISTOPHER N : Came with the lensSean R : Came free with a lens purchase, all 82mm filters are expensive so nice of Adorama to throw it in for free.JAMES L : I got my first lens 1 week ago and liked the serviceRON L : needed for the beach shootsBRADLEY B : came for freeBryson M : It is the best on the marketChristopher e : it was a freeDAVID H : Price and reviewsPaul P : just a freeby that came with the lensWESLEY D : It is good to have a filter on to protect the lens optic.Michelle C : I don't have one and thought this would be good to haveCarolyn H : reviews and priceMartin K : Your Chat rep recommended itJOAN C : This filter came free with my purchase, but wanted it for landscape photography.Karan K : FreeSUSAN L : Capture water and bright daysMitchell C : Goes with the lensKATHLEEN S : I purchased this filter based on the ratings of other users, and for the price, a good buy for a beginnerSteve K : It came free with the lensJOHN K : Enable better photos in bright conditions.P N : Price for a multi-stop ND filter.JEAN B : amazing price, and the reviews are good (not great, but good) I won't use it but once or twice a year, so not worth the big bucks of others.DONNA J : Love these for shooting with a a slow shutter on a bright day to create motion blur... or a high ISO for that film look!STEVEN M : have used bower filters for years and always have had good resultsJon E : Throughly enjoy the qaulity that Bower produces and use several of them in varying sizes. the adjustable ND allows for flexability and helps control costs.ANTHONY P : Great product at a great price. Using ND filters is the best way to slow motion.

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Review Summary

2023-07-24T07:29:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Surprisingly Awesome ND Filter

I can confidently say that it lives up to its claims, offering an array of features that both amateur and professional photographers will appreciate.

RUTH L.

2023-01-27T17:55:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Bower 58mm Variable Neutral Density (ND) Filter - 2 to 8 Stops

Bower 58mm Variable Neutral Density (ND) Filter - 2 to 8 Stops works great does what it suppose to do.

ROBERT B.

2023-01-18T08:16:15

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Filter For The Price

This is a great beginner variable ND filter. I wish it had a tactile feel like a click or something of that nature when turning the dial. It works quite well, although it does have a bit of overlap at the highest stop, it hasn't interfered with any of my photos though so I'm not too worried about it. All things considered it was a great investment especially for the price!

DEAGAN B.

2022-03-03T07:51:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Well built.

Nice quality, and sturdy rings. It is thick frame, but not an issue with my Sigma 85mm prime. Would be an issue if using on a wide angle lens like a 12-24mm.

KURT K.

2022-02-21T18:01:03

Rated 5 out of 5

82mm ND filter

Very good filter allows me to use slow settings when taking photographs of waterfalls at full sun, sunsets, etc. good quality filter

MARVIN A.

2022-02-16T08:49:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Great buy!

Filter showed up quickly. Very pleased with quality and price. I would recommend to others. Love the choices of multiple stops.

BERNIE B.

2021-11-16T04:28:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Product

Excellent Product

Syed H.

2021-09-22T12:45:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice filter / nice price!

Works like a charm and great price . . . I'm a happy camper!

BOB A.

2021-03-28T09:03:24

Rated 4 out of 5

Enjoying and Learning.

It does a very nice job and I love the variable ability, I have noticed I get a Vingette with it, however, i?m still learning and that could possibly be user error. Does an amazing job in giving the smokey look to water.

Kristina K.

2021-02-17T09:41:26

Rated 5 out of 5

wonderful filter!

This is my first ND filter, I use it for ICM photography and it works wonderfully!

RICHARD C.

2021-02-17T04:24:27

Rated 4 out of 5

Good filter at a good price.

Good quality for the price. Notice some darker vignetting, but only when you hit the darker side.

JAMES B.

2021-01-14T07:16:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Filter is top notch.

Great product. Does exactly what I wanted it to do and not overly expensive.

KYLIE M.

2020-12-29T07:39:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Price

Great quality for the price.

Macky L.

2020-12-25T16:26:51

Rated 4 out of 5

Does it’s job

Works great just did some test and it will do I’m satisfied to get out and shot

FRANK P.

2020-11-18T08:56:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Bower ND

Well made. Have not noticed any banding. Works very effectively with video applications. Color rendition is good plus.

Michael K.

2020-10-27T16:38:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for the price

Amazing ND filter. For being the price that it is, it’s amazing. Usually ND filters go for $60+, but this is still great for the price

BRODY C.

2020-10-20T06:25:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Great complement for my Sigma 30mm!

Great product, does exactly what I needed it to do.

HUNTER S.

2020-10-07T10:11:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Bower 58mm Variable ND Filter 2 to 8

Great ND for my favorite Fuji video lens, 18-55 f2.8-4.

erskine i.

2020-10-06T09:55:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Great filter, better price!

Love this filter, use it frequently on my Sigma 17-50 2.8

JASON C.

2020-09-30T14:16:42

Rated 4 out of 5

ND Filter

This came as a package deal with a lens. It was a gift for my son. At the current price point we are pleased with the performance

CHARLIE P.

2020-09-21T10:02:41

Rated 4 out of 5

Good value

Works well and is a great value. I'd recommend it.

DAVID J.

2020-08-04T13:36:18

Rated 4 out of 5

Gets the job done.

A decent product that gets the job done. Just make sure to use it carefully, it's not the highest quality.

Jazz S.

2020-07-29T08:09:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great way to shoot wide open in bright light.

Perfect for shooting at f/1.4 on my 85mm lens in bright sun. I often shoot portraits outdoors with my Nikon D610 and Nikkor 85mm f/1.4d. I really like the results when shooting at f/1.4, but it is often necessary to stop down a bit or use this ND filter.

PATRICK N.

2020-07-17T19:31:33

Rated 5 out of 5

ND Fliter

Done exactly what I needed it to do and at a great price!

Terri k.

2020-06-25T17:28:36

Rated 3 out of 5

Dark X of death

Leaves a very noticeable dark X in the middle of the image when using on a wide angle lens. This is probably my fault for not considering ND filters with wide angle lenses, so I'm not returning it.

WESLEY A.

2020-06-24T09:52:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Cadillac Style on a Volkswagen Frame

I was a little sceptic on the quality of this product because of it's low price. When I received it, and took it out of the package, I was pleasantly surprised to find the glass and metal parts to be well made. The Outer glass rotated easily upon the inner glass. The "Rim" metal parts were smooth when moved through the entire range. I suppose Better "Glass" and more "Polished" metal rims could increase the price, But a Volkswagen will get you to the same location a Cadillac will.

gary c.

2020-06-20T15:57:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Bower 77 mm Variable Neutral Density.

For the low price, but it performance is wonderful. I love it.

Do N.

2020-06-10T08:47:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Great filter

Solidly built. Can’t argue with the price.

NICHOLAS T.

2020-06-09T10:25:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice

Very nice. Well made.

Klebr B.

2020-06-02T10:07:54

Rated 4 out of 5

So glad to finally have this!

As others have said, going all the way to 8 stops doesn't look great, but I'm fine with that as I currently don't need to use all 8 stops. It's also a rather inexpensive ND filter, so I wasn't expecting it to be perfect. It's easy to put on and take off, as well as change the variable. I'm very happy with it!

Lauren H.

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Bower Variable ND Filter Specifications

  • Materials

    Metal, glass

  • Filter Thread

    82mm

  • Front Filter Thread Size

    86mm

  • Front Lens Cap Size

    86mm

  • Coatings

    Multi-coated

  • UPC Code

    636980670645

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Cadillac Style on a Volkswagen Frame

By gary c.

I was a little sceptic on the quality of this product because of it's low price. When I received it, and took it out of the package, I was pleasantly surprised to find the glass and metal parts to be well made. The Outer glass rotated easily upon the inner glass. The "Rim" metal parts were smooth when moved through the entire range. I suppose Better "Glass" and more "Polished" metal rims could increase the price, But a Volkswagen will get you to the same location a Cadillac will.

Excellent ND filter.

By Bob T.

Purchased the ND filter with 2-8 stops for my 55mm lens as I use it most often. Great for bright light as I experienced this day. Easy to place on lens & was to adjust. Highly recommend & the price was excellent.

Experience the creative freedom and enhanced control over your photography with the Bower 82mm Variable Neutral Density (ND) Filter. This high-quality and versatile tool is a must-have for photographers looking to capture stunning images in various lighting conditions.

The Bower 82mm Variable ND Filter is designed to reduce the amount of light that reaches your film or digital camera sensor. This feature is particularly beneficial when shooting with high-speed film or high ISO settings, even under direct sunlight. The filter's range of 2 to 8 stops allows you to precisely control how much light you want to block, offering a seamless adjustment with a simple turn of the dial.

With the Bower Variable ND Filter attached to your lens, you gain superior control over both exposure time and depth of field in your photos. This is a significant advantage as most cameras do not possess a shutter speed fast enough to enable shooting wide open in bright conditions. By using this ND filter, you can blur your background and isolate your subject, even under direct sunlight, creating a stunning shallow depth of field effect.

Moreover, this durable filter is also perfect for shooting long exposures, a technique often employed in landscape and architecture photography. By exposing your shot for an extended period, moving objects like people, clouds, and cars can seemingly disappear from your images, resulting in a serene and uncluttered composition.

Incorporate the Bower 82mm Variable Neutral Density Filter into your photography gear and unlock a world of creative possibilities.

Bower Variable ND Filter Features

  • High-quality 82mm Variable Neutral Density (ND) Filter for enhanced photography control
  • Offers a range of 2 to 8 stops for precise light blocking adjustment
  • Perfect for shooting with high-speed film or high ISO settings in bright conditions
  • Provides superior control over exposure time and depth of field
  • Enables shooting wide open, blurring backgrounds and isolating subjects
  • Ideal for long exposure photography, making moving objects disappear from images

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Achieve stunning effects! This 82mm ND filter reduces light by 2-8 stops.
  • Get creative! Use this variable ND filter for dreamy long-exposure shots.
  • Control depth of field in bright light with this Bower neutral density filter.
  • Multi-coated glass ensures top image quality; a must-have photography filter.
  • Durable metal construction protects your lens; built to last for years to come.
  • Fits 82mm lenses; expands your creative options with this variable ND filter.

What's in the box:

  • Bower 82mm Variable Neutral Density Filter
  • Bower Lifetime Limited Warranty