Promaster 77mm Variable Neutral Density Extreme - HGX Prime (5.3-12 stops)

I'm thrilled with how this VND handles the extremes—no color cast even at the densest setting, which was a pleasant surprise. It makes shooting in bright sunlight feel effortless, and the hard stops at 5.3 and 12 stops are a lifesaver for dialing in exactly what I need.

The range is the star here—having 5.3 to 12 stops in one filter means I can drop from bright daylight down to near-darkness without swapping anything. The variable density turned a harsh noon scene into a dreamy long-exposure shot in seconds, and the image stayed clean with no color cast that I coul

The barrel clicks are positive enough to find stops even with gloves on, and the 5.3 to 12-stop range gave me silky waterfalls in full noon sun without any color cast I could see. Twist is smooth, not stiff, and the lock button kept it from drifting during a two-hour timelapse.