Variable ND Filters, 52mm / 2-5

Name: Variable ND Filters, 52mm / 2-5
Brand: Moment
SKU: 600-096
Price: 87.5 USD
Availability: InStock

$87.5

The Moment VND gives you more control with a clean, consistent look. Built with dual layers of precision-aligned cinema glass, it reduces light evenly without introducing color shift, vignetting, or cross-polarization. Each stop range is fixed and precisely machined, with ND positions aligned at exact angles to deliver accurate, repeatable exposure control. You get smooth motion blur, natural rolloff, and the ability to shoot wide open in bright conditions — all without sacrificing sharpness or contrast. Designed for going places, the VND features our unique Viewfinder-Visible Stops , so you always know where you are in the range — no guesswork, no checking between shots. A subtle detent at the end of rotation gives tactile feedback when you've hit your limit. Housed in a lightweight, machined aluminum frame with built-in hard stops and a laser-etched Control Dial, the Moment red anodized ring stands out on your rig and holds up in the field. Available in 2–5 and 6–9 stop versions to cover every lighting condition.

Our Review

Moment Variable ND Filter (52mm, 2-5 Stop) — Lightweight Light Control for Travel Cameras

The gist: A 2-5 stop cinema-glass variable ND designed for travelers shooting video on mirrorless and DSLR cameras in mixed lighting — cloudier days, interiors, and golden-hour transitions.

2-5 stop range (ND4–ND32): The everyday carry range — slows shutter speed for cinematic motion blur in overcast, shaded, or indoor-to-outdoor conditions where a 6-9 stop would be too strong.
Schott B270 cinema glass + no cross-polarization: Dual-layer precision-aligned cinema glass with machined hard stops at each end of the range — eliminates the cross-hatch artifact that plagues cheaper VND filters when dialed past their usable range.
Aerospace aluminum frame + laser-etched markings: F-stop markings are readable through a viewfinder; no guessing exposure, no fumbling with unmarked rings on location.
Half the price of PolarPro: Newsshooter found color neutrality “really well” for the price point — a strong value proposition for travel videographers who need cinema quality without the premium filter budget.

Newsshooter reviewed the Moment Variable ND series and noted excellent color neutrality performance and the value advantage over PolarPro at roughly half the cost.

Best for: Mirrorless and DSLR travel videographers who shoot in varied or lower-light conditions and need a compact, high-quality 52mm ND without cross-polarization issues. Skip it if: You shoot primarily in bright direct sunlight — you’ll also need a 6-9 stop filter for that, and carrying two is the trade-off for the split-range system. Runs around $88 — check the current price before buying.

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