Variable ND2-32 (1-5 Stop) Filter Plus+, 39mm

Urth Variable ND2–32 Filter Plus+ — One Filter for Every Lighting Condition on the Road

The gist: A well-built variable ND filter that handles shifting light while traveling — from overcast golden hour to bright midday sun — without swapping glass.

• 1–5 stop variable range: Continuously adjustable from ND2 to ND32, covering shallow depth-of-field portraits in overcast light all the way to long-exposure water shots in bright sun.
• German SCHOTT glass with 20-layer nano-coating: Higher light transmission and a more consistent dimming curve than entry-level variable NDs — reduces the color cast and exposure inconsistency common in cheap variable filters.
• Min-max rotation lock: Prevents over-rotation past the usable range, which eliminates the cross-pattern “X-effect” that ruins footage — useful when adjusting quickly in changing field conditions.
• Ultra-slim rim design: Minimizes the risk of vignetting on wider lenses and keeps total stack thickness down when using multiple filters.

B&H Photo lists the Plus+ as using German SCHOTT glass with 20-layer nano-coating and a dedicated min-max lock — two construction upgrades over standard variable NDs that translate to more reliable results in varied lighting.

Best for: Travel photographers and videographers who shoot in rapidly changing light and don’t want to carry a set of fixed-stop NDs. Skip it if: you shoot primarily in consistent studio-style light where a fixed-stop ND gives better optical quality. Runs $75–$85 depending on filter size — check the current price before buying.