NiSi Filter Holder 180 for Zeiss 15/2.8 CL

NiSi Filter Holder 180 for Zeiss 15/2.8 CL – 180mm square filters with no black corners or vignetting

This NiSi Filter Holder 180 is specially designed for the Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 CL and made to accept 180mm square filters. It lets you use large square or rectangular filters on a super wide-angle lens while avoiding black corners or vignetting. The holder gives you a reliable way to control light and balance exposure across a wide scene.

Purpose and benefits

Use this holder when one screw-on filter cannot solve your framing or exposure challenge. Square and rectangular filters allow flexible positioning and easy reuse across lenses. For example, graduated filters can be shifted vertically in the holder to blend bright skies with darker foregrounds. As a result, you can achieve smoother transitions and better-balanced images when shooting wide landscapes or scenes with strong contrast.

Designed for the Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 CL

The holder is specifically designed for the Zeiss 15/2.8 CL lens. Therefore, it addresses the particular optical and physical needs of this super wide-angle lens and ensures compatibility without introducing dark corners or vignetting during typical use.

Build quality and materials

NiSi manufactures the Filter Holder 180 from high-quality aviation aluminum in a single CNC-machined piece. The surface receives a black frosted finish to reduce reflections. In addition, the screw details use copper with black nickel plating. These choices increase durability and minimize stray light, helping to preserve image quality.

How the system works

Square and rectangular systems provide several practical advantages:

• One filter can serve many lenses when you use the appropriate adapter rings.
• Filters can be shifted up and down in the holder to match the horizon or other scene elements.
• Graduated filters are available with soft or hard transitions, allowing you to select the transition that best suits your focal length and composition.

Key features

• High quality aviation aluminum.
• Precise CNC machining.
• Black frosted surface.
• Anti-reflective design.
• Copper screw plated with black nickel.
• Quick installation.
• Withstand extreme temperature.
• Compatible with 180mm square filters (2mm Thickness).
• Allow up to 2 filters to be used together.
• 360 degree rotating.
• Design for use on super wide angle lenses, specifically the Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 CL.
• No black corners or vignetting.

Specifications

Usage tips

Choose a soft-edge graduated filter for very wide-angle work and a hard-edge graduated filter for normal or longer focal lengths. When you need to use the same filter across multiple lenses, use the appropriate adapter rings so the same 180mm filter will fit different lens front diameters. The holder’s quick installation and 360 degree rotation help you position and fine-tune the filter quickly in the field.

FAQ

Question: Is this holder compatible only with the Zeiss 15/2.8 CL?
Answer: The holder is specifically designed for the Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 CL. However, square filter systems in general can be used across different lenses when you add the correct adapter rings, so you may be able to use the same filters on other lenses with the proper adapters.

Question: How many filters can I use at once in this holder?
Answer: The NiSi Filter Holder 180 allows up to two 180mm square filters to be used together, enabling combinations such as a graduated filter plus a neutral density filter.

Question: Will this holder cause vignetting on super wide-angle shots?
Answer: The design is made for super wide-angle use on the Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 CL and is specified to produce no black corners or vignetting when used as intended.

Question: What materials and finishes improve durability and image quality?
Answer: The holder uses aviation-grade aluminum CNC-machined in one piece with a black frosted, anti-reflective finish. Copper screw details plated with black nickel add corrosion resistance and durability while helping to minimise stray light.