Comments on: 130 — The Big Stopper Filter Review

By: Barefoot

Barefoot — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 12:37:18 +0000

When I first began using the mega stop ND filters, I started with the 77mm b+w as it was a fit for my Tamrom 10-24mm and Nikkor 16-35mm. What I discovered was that with the use of step down rings, I could greatly reduce vingnetting when using the filter on lens with smaller filter threads.(i.e. 77mm filter on 67mm threaded lens) That led me to purchase the larger 82mm version and more step down rings for use with most of my lenses. Let’s me get at the sweet spot of the filter. Not a perfect solution, but.…

By: Troy Bourque

Troy Bourque — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 14:50:50 +0000

There are some neat apps out there to help with calculating the exposure time. ND Timer is the one I use.

By: Terry Babij

Terry Babij — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:35:48 +0000

I have been listening for some time Marko, nice to add a different perspective.

I have been using and loving the B+W ND filters. I do not find too much of an issue with vignetting. I have used it on a 10–22 Canon EFS on a full frame camera so really the I can only go as wide as 14mm. The advantage of the screw on filters is there is less chance for light sneaking in. I have both the 10 stop ND3.0 and 3 stop ND .9 filters. Star trails, waterfalls and sweeping landscapes are great subjects. Worth every dollar spent! I cringe when people talk about the cheap knock-offs or variable NDs that are subject to extreme colour cast or banding. Best to stick with the premium brands like Lee and B+W to name two.

Thanks much for your tip on covering the viewfinder, totally slipped my mind. It may help with lighting issues I have with some of the work I do. I will test on a photo shoot tomorrow. I always have gaffer tape in the bag.