Big difference between non-variable glass screw-on ND filters?

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ghosteater

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I've pretty much maxed out the amount I can spend on gear right now, but need an ND for this FS100. I've decided I want to avoid the issues that come with variable/fader NDs in my budget (can't afford a heliopan/sigh-ray)… so I am going with screw ons. I'll put up with the annoyance of stacking/replacing them for shots... I can always upgrade to a good vari in the future.

I can afford the 4 pack Tiffen 'Indie' kit (and hear it totally rules/is sharper than all the faders), but was wondering if there really is a noticeable difference - mainly in sharpness - between that line and some screw on glass NDs that I am seeing at half the price?

Are the HOYA kit and lower-level TIFFEN kit I've linked to below any good? Any others that are less expensive that you have had good luck with? I know it might seem silly to split hairs over such a small difference - but I really did cut all this pretty close budget wise. Thanks a bunch!


TIFFEN (non-ww glass) $110
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33069598472...ay.com/itm/330695984724?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

HOYA $150
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hoya-77mm-N...9082623?pt=Camera_Filters&hash=item336775737f

TIFFEN (ww glass indie) $210
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/729107-REG/Tiffen_W77INDNDKT_77mm_Indie_Neutral_Density.html
 
ghosteater said:
I've pretty much maxed out the amount I can spend on gear right now, but need an ND for this FS100. I've decided I want to avoid the issues that come with variable/fader NDs in my budget (can't afford a heliopan/sigh-ray)… so I am going with screw ons. I'll put up with the annoyance of stacking/replacing them for shots... I can always upgrade to a good vari in the future.

I can afford the 4 pack Tiffen 'Indie' kit (and hear it totally rules/is sharper than all the faders), but was wondering if there really is a noticeable difference - mainly in sharpness - between that line and some screw on glass NDs that I am seeing at half the price?

Are the HOYA kit and lower-level TIFFEN kit I've linked to below any good? Any others that are less expensive that you have had good luck with? I know it might seem silly to split hairs over such a small difference - but I really did cut all this pretty close budget wise. Thanks a bunch!


TIFFEN (non-ww glass) $110
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33069598472...ay.com/itm/330695984724?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

HOYA $150
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hoya-77mm-N...9082623?pt=Camera_Filters&hash=item336775737f

TIFFEN (ww glass indie) $210
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/729107-REG/Tiffen_W77INDNDKT_77mm_Indie_Neutral_Density.html
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Even 1.2 is not dark enough in sunny day... and .3, 0.6 alomst useless ... I have Tiffen O.9 filters... but since I've got NISI Fader 2-400 filters Set I don't need them anymore .. :)
 
I agree with Serg all you need are the .9 and 1.2 Use the extra cash to get the tiffen IRND or upgrade to B+W filters.

SKIP the hoya they have a purple tint.
 
I have the Tiffen Indie Kit too. They are optically great filters. I agree too that .3 and .6 are not nearly as helpful if you are shooting in the middle of the day.
 
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