Tokina 105mm PRO IRND 0.6 Filter - 2 Stops

The Tokina 105mm PRO IRND 0.6 Filter - 2 Stops is a high-quality, effective, and durable solution for professional photographers and cinematographers. This versatile filter is designed to precisely control the amount of light entering your 105mm lens without affecting the color balance, making it a reliable choice for shooting in various lighting conditions.

Unlike many high-end cinema cameras, which lack a built-in low-pass or IR cut filter, this Tokina PRO IRND filter combines both IR and ND capabilities. This unique combination helps to mimic the human eye's ability to receive as much data as possible from the image subject. However, the more sensitive cameras are to light, the more exposure needs to be maintained using a stronger ND filter, which can create infrared pollution.

To counter this, Tokina's PRO IRND filter utilizes innovative Accu-ND Technology from the development team at Kenko Tokina. This technology creates a Neutral Density filter that effectively reduces infrared pollution without the need for continual white balance adjustments during a shoot or color shifts correction in post-production.

Available in both round and square/rectangular styles, the Tokina PRO IRND filter features an ND vapor deposition coating. The round filter has this coating on both sides of the glass, ensuring high precision and true neutrality. Meanwhile, the square/rectangular filter has the coating sandwiched between two layers of glass, allowing for re-polishing if scratched, thereby extending the filter's lifespan.

Unlike other IRND filters that cut the near infrared from a particular wavelength, the Tokina PRO IRND filter suppresses rather than cuts the infrared up to 1200nm, eliminating infrared pollution more effectively and without producing unwanted color shifts. This makes the Tokina 105mm PRO IRND 0.6 Filter - 2 Stops a superior choice for professionals seeking to maintain true color fidelity in their work.