Neutral density camera filter Hama ND2-400 5.5 cm Black

The Hama Neutral Density (ND2-400) camera filter, 55 mm, is a variable ND filter that reduces the amount of light entering the lens without altering color balance. It is designed for lenses and zoom lenses with a 55 mm filter thread and can be used with digital, film, system and video cameras. The filter also provides basic protection for the front element against dust, fingerprints and minor scratches while supporting longer exposures and wider apertures for creative control.

Advantages

This variable ND filter lets you lengthen exposure times between approximately +1 and +8 stops (ND2–ND400) while maintaining neutral color rendering. The rotatable front element enables precise framing and control of effects like smoothing moving water. Constructed from high-quality lens glass with a single-layer coating on each side, the filter is also effective as a UV filter and acts as a protective barrier for the lens surface.

Suitable for

• Landscape photography with long exposures (e.g., smoothing water or cloud motion)
• Outdoor portraiture using large apertures to achieve blurred backgrounds in bright conditions
• Video recording where controlled exposure and motion effects are required
• General lens protection during everyday use

Key specifications

• Brand: HAMA
• Model / MPN: 00079155 (ND2-400)
• EAN: 4007249791559
• Filter size: 55 mm (5.5 cm) filter thread
• Type: Variable neutral density filter (ND2–ND400 / approx. +1 to +8 stops)
• Coating: single layer on each side
• Material: high-quality lens glass
• Colour: Black

How to use

Screw the 55 mm filter into the front filter thread of a compatible lens. Rotate the filter ring to adjust the density and achieve the desired exposure reduction between about +1 and +8 stops. For long exposures, use a tripod and, if possible, a remote release or timer to minimise camera shake. When using wide apertures in bright light, rotate the filter until the exposure is correct and the background blur is as required.

Usage recommendations

For exposure times longer than about 1/30 s, moving water and other motion will appear smooth; for shorter exposures the motion will be frozen. Avoid stacking multiple dense filters that may cause vignetting on wide-angle lenses. Clean the filter with a suitable lens cloth and store it protected when not in use to preserve optical quality and potential resale value of your lens.