Best Graduated Neutral Density Filters: 6 models tested and rated

jmeyer | Accessories | Reviews | 18/02/2013 11:30am

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SRB-Griturn ND Grad Kit

Price: £46, $75 (+£5 P-type holder)

If your budget can’t stretch to more exotic graduated neutral density filter kits, then SRB-Griturn offers a set of four filters for £46 in densities of 0.3 to 1.2, meaning you can cut up to four stops of light from a bright sky.

Two sets are available (with hard or soft graduations), and a standard 82mm P-fit holder will only set you back a further £5 from the same company.

Light transfer is given a minimal green casting, and the graduation cut-off point on some of the filters isn’t quite level.

But considering a kit of eight hard and soft filters with a holder can be yours for under £100, the quality is more than acceptable.

Pros… Reasonable cost of filters and accessories
Cons… Won’t give the same optical quality as fancier kits
We say… Great value for cash-conscious photographers

Score: 4/5

PAGE 1: Lee Filters Neutral Density Hard Grad Set
PAGE 2: Hitech 100 Series ND Grad Soft Edge Filter Kit
PAGE 3: Cokin Z-PRO ND-Graduated Kit
PAGE 4: Cokin P-Series ND Grad Filter Kit
PAGE 5: SRB-Griturn ND Grad Kit
PAGE 6: Kood P-Type ND Filter Kit
PAGE 7: Five things to look out for when choosing the best graduated neutral density filter