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Long Exposure Photography Filters

Long exposure photography filters reduce the light entering your lens, helping you use slower shutter speeds to capture flowing water, moving clouds, and other motion effects. When choosing a neutral density (ND) filter, compare light-reduction strength and check compatibility with your lens diameter and mounting setup.

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  1. Benro - 100x100mm Master Hardened Glass 1.8 ND Filter, 6 Stop

    SKU: CZPTPF2GL5

    Product Description

    A durable neutral density filter made from hardened Schott B270 glass, offering 6-stop light reduction and anti-IR coatings.
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    Your price for this item is $169.00

  2. Haida - NanoPro MC 67mm ND128000 Neutral Density 5.0 Filter

    SKU: CZTL9LTYSJ

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    A neutral density filter with 128000x factor for long exposures, improved clarity, and easy cleaning.
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    Your price for this item is $53.00

  3. Freewell - 77mm M2 Magnetic Quick Swap Filter, 5-Pack

    SKU: J32W3RLXHS

    Product Description

    A magnetic lens filter set with ND8, ND64, ND1000, CPL, UV filters and protective case.
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    Your price for this item is $149.99

  4. Tiffen - 62mm WW IR Neutral Density 3.0 Filter

    SKU: J3KFYYLPRT

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    A durable neutral density filter that blocks 10 stops of light and reduces IR pollution for vivid photos.
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    Your price for this item is $54.99

  5. Freewell - 67mm M2 Magnetic Quick Swap Filter, 5-Pack

    SKU: J32W3RLXHX

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    A five-pack of magnetic lens filters with ND, CPL, and UV options, plus scratch-resistant optics.
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    Your price for this item is $149.99

  6. B + W - 67mm Master 810M ND 3.0 10-Stop MRC Nano Neutral Density Filter

    SKU: CJGY2Y62HL

    Product Description

    A high-quality neutral density filter with 10-stop light reduction, multi-resistant nano coating, and true color neutrality.
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    Your price for this item is $89.95

  7. B + W - 55mm Master 806M ND 1.8 6-Stop MRC Nano Neutral Density Filter

    SKU: CJGY2Y62GR

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    A 6-stop glass neutral-density filter with MRC Nano coating delivers color-neutral exposures and repels water.
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    Your price for this item is $90.40

  8. B + W - 58mm Master 810M ND 3.0 10-Stop MRC Nano Neutral Density Filter

    SKU: CJGY2Y62QC

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    A 58mm neutral density filter providing 10-stop light reduction with multi-layer anti-reflective, water-repellent coating.
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    Your price for this item is $112.00

  9. B + W - 77mm Master 810M ND 3.0 10-Stop MRC Nano Neutral Density Filter

    SKU: CJGY2Y62H5

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    A circular neutral density filter with 10-stop light reduction, multi-layer anti-reflective coating, and easy-clean surface.
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    Your price for this item is $135.95

  10. Lee Filters - LEE85 Deluxe Kit with 85x85mm Big Stopper 3.0 ND Filter, Polarizer Filter and 85x115mm 0.6/0.9 ND Medium

    SKU: CL2L9C6PYH

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    A professional lens filter kit with 10-stop ND, polarizer, graduated ND filters, holder, adapters, and accessories.
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    Your price for this item is $688.50

  11. B + W - 67mm Master 806M ND 1.8 6-Stop MRC Nano Neutral Density Filter

    SKU: CJGY2Y62YC

    Product Description

    A durable neutral density filter with multi-layer nano coating for color-neutral, reflection-free long exposure photography.
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    Your price for this item is $89.99

  12. Lee Filters - 77mm LEE Elements Big Stopper Light Reduction Filter, 10-Stop

    SKU: CL2L9C6P42

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    A 10-stop neutral density filter with multi-coated glass for smooth long-exposure photography and reduced reflections.
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    Your price for this item is $196.01

  13. Urth - 95mm Nature Filter Kit Plus+ with UV, CPL, ND64 & Soft Graduated ND8 Lens Filters

    SKU: BSGTPZ6HSS

    Product Description

    A lens filter kit with UV, CPL, ND64, and soft graduated ND8 filters, German glass, and nano-coating.
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    Your price for this item is $289.00

  14. Urth - 37mm Circular ND4 2-Stop Lens Filter Plus+

    SKU: BSGTPZ6G2K

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    A circular neutral density filter with 2-stop light reduction, German optical glass, and 20-layer nano-coating.
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    Your price for this item is $50.06
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    The previous price was $55.00

  15. Urth - 82mm ND1000 10 Stop 20 Layers Nano Coating Ultra-Slim Rim Lens Filter Plus+

    SKU: BSGTPZ6L5L

    Product Description

    An ultra-slim circular neutral density filter with 10-stop light reduction and 20-layer nano coating.
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    Your price for this item is $89.00

  16. Urth - 82mm Circular Variable ND64-1000 6 to 10-Stop Lens Filter Plus+

    SKU: BSGTPZ6XP3

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    A variable neutral density filter with German B270 SCHOTT glass and magnalium rim for versatile light control.
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    Your price for this item is $129.00

  17. Urth - 37mm Circular ND16 4-Stop Lens Filter Plus+

    SKU: BSGTPZ6GH3

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    A professional circular neutral density filter with 4-stop light reduction, German SCHOTT glass, and nano-coating protection.
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    Your price for this item is $50.06
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  18. Urth - 55mm Circular ND16 4-Stop Lens Filter Plus+

    SKU: BSGTPZ6GKL

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    A professional-grade circular neutral density filter with 4-stop light reduction, German SCHOTT glass, and nano-coating.
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    Your price for this item is $59.00

  19. Urth - 62mm Circular Variable ND64-1000 6 to 10-Stop Lens Filter Plus+

    SKU: BSGTPZ6XLT

    Product Description

    An ultra-slim variable ND filter offering 6-10 stops of light reduction for creative photography control.
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    Your price for this item is $95.00

  20. Urth - 77mm ND1000 10 Stop 20 Layers Nano Coating Ultra-Slim Rim Lens Filter Plus+

    SKU: BSGTPZ6L4H

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    An ultra-slim circular lens filter with 10-stop light reduction and 20-layer nano coating for creative photography.
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    Your price for this item is $79.00

  21. Urth - 52mm Nature Filter Kit Plus+ with UV, CPL, ND64 & Soft Graduated ND8 Lens Filters

    SKU: BSGTPZ6XHQ

    Product Description

    A lens filter kit with UV, CPL, ND64, and soft graduated ND8 filters featuring nano-coated optical glass.
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    Your price for this item is $145.00

  22. Urth - 52mm Circular Variable ND64-1000 6 to 10-Stop Lens Filter Plus+

    SKU: BSGTPZ6XG9

    Product Description

    An ultra-slim circular variable ND filter offering 6-10 stops of light reduction for creative photography control.
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    Your price for this item is $85.00

  23. Sirui - SND1.2 (4 Stops) 100mm Ultra Slim S-Pro Nano MC Neutral Density Square Filter

    SKU: CZR7QFQL8R

    Product Description

    A neutral density square camera filter with Schott glass, four-stop light reduction, and waterproof, scratch-resistant coatings.
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    Your price for this item is $14.90

  24. K&F Concept - Nano X ND1000 52mm

    SKU: CZSP29XZ39

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    A circular neutral density camera filter that reduces light for creative long-exposure photography.
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    Your price for this item is $25.99
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Long exposure photography filters help control the light entering your camera lens so you can use slower shutter speeds without overexposing an image. A neutral density filter, often called an ND filter, reduces incoming light, making it useful for capturing silky waterfalls, smoothing ocean waves or showing clouds drifting across the sky. The right filter strength depends on the available light and the effect you want to create. Each stop of light reduction lets you double the exposure time while keeping aperture and ISO unchanged. For example, a 6-stop ND filter can extend a shutter speed of 1/60 second to approximately 1 second, while a 10-stop ND filter can extend it to about 17 seconds. These longer exposures turn moving elements into soft trails while stationary details remain sharp, provided your camera stays steady. For daytime long exposure photography, choosing an appropriate ND filter strength also helps you maintain your preferred aperture for depth of field instead of relying on an extremely small aperture to limit light. Choosing long exposure camera filters starts with checking compatibility and considering how you shoot. For screw-on lens filters, match the filter diameter to your lens’s filter thread size, not its focal length. A compatible step-up ring can let you use a larger filter on a smaller lens thread, although lens hoods and other accessories may not fit with that setup. Fixed ND filters provide a set amount of light reduction, while variable ND filters offer adjustable density for changing conditions; some variable designs can produce uneven darkening or an X-shaped pattern near their strongest settings, especially with wide-angle lenses. A circular polarizing filter can reduce reflections from water and foliage while cutting some light, but it generally does not replace a stronger ND filter for very slow shutter speeds in bright conditions. To get sharper long exposure photos, secure your camera on a stable tripod and use a remote shutter release or self-timer to minimize vibration. Compose and focus before attaching a dark filter if necessary, then check exposure and image sharpness with a test shot. Shooting in RAW can also give you more flexibility to correct white balance if a filter introduces a color cast.

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A neutral density (ND) filter reduces the amount of light entering a camera lens. In long exposure photography, this allows longer shutter speeds without changing the aperture or ISO, making moving subjects such as clouds, waterfalls, and ocean waves appear blurred while stationary subjects remain defined.

An ND filter’s stop rating describes how much light it blocks. Each stop halves the light reaching the sensor. With aperture and ISO unchanged, a 3-stop filter calls for an exposure eight times as long, while a 6-stop filter calls for an exposure 64 times as long.

A fixed ND filter provides one set level of light reduction. A variable ND filter lets you adjust light reduction by rotating part of the filter. Fixed filters are labeled with a single density, while variable filters have an adjustable range.

A solid ND filter applies light reduction across the entire image. A graduated ND filter transitions from a darker area to a clear area, allowing different parts of a scene to receive different amounts of light reduction. Graduated filters are commonly associated with landscapes that include a bright sky and darker foreground.

Photographers commonly use manual exposure mode, a low ISO, and an aperture chosen for the desired depth of field, then adjust shutter speed to account for the filter’s light reduction. Bulb or time mode can accommodate exposures beyond the camera’s standard timed shutter settings. A tripod and remote shutter release are common accessories for this setup.