This 95mm variable ND is a straightforward, practical tool for run-and-gun, documentary, and live event shoots where lighting conditions change instantly. Offering a range of 1 to 5 stops of light reduction (ND2 to ND32), it allows operators to smoothly ride their exposure on the fly without touching the lens iris or altering the shutter angle. It is an ideal alternative to swapping out solid glass filters when you need to keep moving quickly on location.

We specifically added this filter to our inventory to pair with the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS lens. Because that lens is an industry-standard documentary workhorse with a constant f/4 aperture and a large 95mm front thread, this filter creates a highly effective outdoor shooting package. It allows you to keep your depth of field locked wide open even in harsh, direct daylight without overexposing your image.

Crucially for crew, this is true optical glass rather than resin, so it maintains image sharpness and keeps color casting to a minimum. The slim aluminum frame is specifically engineered to avoid the dark “X” cross-polarization pattern that often ruins variable ND shots, meaning you get a clean frame with zero corner vignetting, even at the wide 28mm end of the Sony zoom.