NiSi Filter IRND8 Pro Nano Huc 46mm

NiSi Filter IRND8 Pro Nano Huc 46mm – 3-stop ND8 with IR protection for landscape photographers and videographers

The NiSi IRND8 Pro Nano Huc 46mm is a neutral density (ND) filter designed for landscape photographers and videographers. It provides a 3-stop (ND0.9) reduction in light while preserving natural color through an infrared (IR) protection coating. The filter combines high-quality optical glass, a nano-coating and an ultra-thin aluminium frame to suit wide-angle use.

Key benefits at a glance

• Reduces exposure by 3 stops (Neutral Density 0.9) to control shutter speed and aperture.
• IR coating reduces infrared contamination and helps restore natural color.
• Nano coating resists water and oil, making the filter easy to clean and maintain.
• Ultra-thin aluminium frame (3.5mm) fits well on super wide-angle lenses to help avoid vignetting.

What this filter does

Attaching the NiSi IRND8 Pro Nano Huc to your lens uniformly reduces the amount of light entering the lens. This helps when the contrast between highlights and shadows is too great for a single exposure. It also enables motion blur and shallow depth-of-field effects by allowing you to use a larger aperture or slower shutter speed under brighter conditions.

Construction and finish

The filter uses high-quality optical glass with a nano coating to protect image detail and resist contaminants. The frame is made of aluminium and features a matt black superfine frosted finish with a top smooth surface. Because the frame is only 3.5mm thick, the filter sits low on the lens, which helps minimize vignetting on wide-angle lenses.

Features (expanded)

• Ultra thin frame (3.5mm) — The slim profile reduces the risk of vignetting, especially when used on super wide-angle lenses.
• Matt Black Superfine Frosted Frame — The matte finish reduces reflections and maintains a professional look on the lens.
• 3 Stops Exposure, No Color Cast — Neutral density 0.9 provides a consistent 3-stop reduction without altering the scene’s coloration.
• Top Smooth Finish on the Surface — The smooth surface improves handling and reduces the chance of snagging or catching when mounting the filter.
• IR Coating — The infrared protection layer reduces IR contamination that can cause unwanted color shifts, helping to restore natural colors in your images and footage.
• Nano Coating — This coating makes the filter more resistant to water and oil, so droplets and fingerprints are easier to remove.
• Extremely Easy to Clean — The combination of coatings and smooth surface simplifies maintenance in the field.

Use cases and practical tips

Landscape photographers and videographers will find this filter useful when they need to reduce exposure without changing color balance. For example, use it to slow shutter speeds for smooth water motion, or to open the aperture for shallower depth of field in bright light. Additionally, the IR coating helps maintain accurate color in mixed-light or high-IR conditions.

FAQ

Question: Will this filter change the color of my images?
Answer: No. The NiSi IRND8 Pro Nano Huc is a neutral density filter and does not affect the coloration of the image. The IR coating further reduces infrared contamination to help restore natural color.

Question: How many stops of light does this filter reduce?
Answer: This filter provides a 3-stop reduction in exposure, denoted as ND0.9 or ND8.

Question: Is this filter suitable for wide-angle lenses?
Answer: Yes. The aluminium frame is ultra thin (3.5mm), which helps the filter fit on super wide-angle lenses and decreases the likelihood of vignetting.

Question: How easy is the filter to clean in the field?
Answer: The nano coating repels water and oil, and the top smooth finish makes the filter extremely easy to clean. This simplifies maintenance when shooting outdoors.

Question: What materials and coatings are used on this filter?
Answer: The filter uses high quality optical glass, an aluminium frame, an IR protection coating to reduce infrared light, and a nano coating that increases resistance to water and oil.