09/03/2026
An ND filter doesn’t create the look. My camera settings do.
When I’m shooting in really bright light, sometimes the aperture + shutter speed I want creatively let in way too much light.
An ND filter reduces the amount of light entering my lens so I can keep the settings I actually WANT, like shooting wide open for softer backgrounds or slowing my shutter for intentional movement, without completely blowing out the image.
Basically: less incoming light = more creative control.
And because filter sizing can be confusing, here are some common lenses + the ND size you’ll need:
CANON RF
35mm f/1.4 L VCM → 67mm
50mm f/1.2 L → 77mm
85mm f/1.2 L → 82mm
24–70mm f/2.8 L → 82mm
28–70mm f/2 L → 95mm
70–200mm f/2.8 L → 77mm
SONY FE
35mm f/1.4 GM → 67mm
50mm f/1.2 GM → 72mm
85mm f/1.4 GM II → 77mm
24–70mm f/2.8 GM II → 82mm
28–70mm f/2 GM → 86mm
70–200mm f/2.8 GM II → 77mm
NIKON Z
35mm f/1.8 S → 62mm
35mm f/1.2 S → 82mm
50mm f/1.8 S → 62mm
50mm f/1.2 S → 82mm
85mm f/1.8 S → 67mm
85mm f/1.2 S → 82mm
28–75mm f/2.8 → 67mm
24–70mm f/2.8 S → 82mm
70–200mm f/2.8 → 77mm
Look for the little Ø symbol on the front of your lens, the number beside it is your filter size.
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