{"product_id":"urth-55mm-variable-nd-filter-nd2-400-1-8-6-stops","title":"Urth 55mm Variable ND Filter ND2-400 (1-8.6 Stops)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBuy with confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn stock at Bass \u0026amp; Bligh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDealer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass \u0026amp; Bligh is an authorised UK Urth dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"at-a-glance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rotating variable ND filter for 55mm lens threads, covering roughly 1 to 8.6 stops, for motion blur and wide apertures in bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this accessory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 55mm variable ND from Urth covers ND2 to ND400, or roughly 1 to 8.6 stops, on a single rotating ring. Japanese AGC optical glass and a multi-layer coating sit in a slim aluminium frame made for 55mm lens threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is useful for slowing shutter speeds to blur water or movement, or for keeping a wide aperture in bright sun. Urth advises against using it on very wide-angle or telephoto lenses, so it suits standard focal lengths best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilter type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariable ND\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDensity range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eND2 to ND400 (1 to 8.6 stops)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilter thread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese AGC optical glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-layer nano-coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-slim aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eLenses with a 55mm filter thread\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA flexible choice for landscape photographers, travel shooters and videographers working in bright daylight who want to dial in motion blur or shoot wide open. At 55mm this is a mid-small thread, so confirm the ø mark on your lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs this the right filter for a 55mm lens thread?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAny lens with a 55mm front thread will take it. Look for the diameter symbol (ø) followed by a number on the front of the lens barrel or inside the lens cap. If it reads 55, this filter screws straight on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow strong is the Urth ND2-400 filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eEach stop halves the light. At its lightest setting (ND2) it cuts one stop, and at its darkest (ND400) about 8.6 stops, so you can lengthen a shutter speed several hundred times over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes this ND work on any lens?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eUrth advises against using this filter on very wide-angle or telephoto lenses. It is best used on lenses of standard focal lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs a variable ND better than fixed ND filters?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eA variable ND is quicker to adjust and covers a range of strengths in one filter. Fixed filters, like Urth's ND kits, give set strengths of 3, 6 or 10 stops and are a choice if you prefer no adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Urth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57664152109431,"sku":"UNDX400ST55","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1521\/5650\/files\/ND2-400Standard_1_1a7d6168-d19d-489c-b97d-f25ec2066330.jpg?v=1793537243","url":"https:\/\/bassandbligh.com\/products\/urth-55mm-variable-nd-filter-nd2-400-1-8-6-stops","provider":"Bass \u0026 Bligh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}