Promaster 95 mm IRND16X (1.2) HGX Prime

I was skeptical about the cost, but the individual grinding and polishing really shows—it’s noticeably sharper than my old stack of ND filters. The coating repels dust well too, which saves me cleaning time between shots.

Finally, a filter that doesn't mess with the color cast even in harsh midday light, and the dirt-repelling coating is a lifesaver for quick lens swaps in dusty conditions. It’s noticeably sharper than the cheaper glass I was using before.

The ground and polished glass on this filter is immediately noticeable—it went on my lens without any wobble. Paired with the IR suppression, my landscape shots in bright sun have much cleaner blacks and no weird color shifts. For the price, it's a solid step up from the usual coated glass I was usi