Neutral density camera filter Kenko ND8 Slim 82mm (82 mm, ND8)

The Kenko ND8 Slim 82mm neutral density filter reduces incoming light by three stops, allowing longer exposures or wider apertures when shooting in bright conditions. With an 82 mm thread diameter and a slim profile, this single-unit, black filter is designed to fit compatible lenses with an 82 mm mount. It is suitable for landscape, long-exposure, and motion-blur photography where control of exposure and creative blur effects are required.

Advantages

The slim design minimizes vignetting on wide-angle lenses while preserving image quality and color neutrality. By cutting light by three stops, the ND8 filter enables eight-times longer shutter speeds without changing aperture or ISO, making it easier to capture motion blur in water, clouds, or moving subjects. Its screw-in mounting provides a secure, low-profile fit that keeps additional stack thickness to a minimum.

Suitable for

• Landscape photography with long exposures
• Waterfall and river motion-blur effects
• Seascapes and coastal scenes in bright daylight
• Urban long-exposure shots of traffic and light trails
• Portraits or shallow-depth compositions in very bright conditions when wider apertures are needed

Key specifications

• Filter type: Neutral density (ND8), 3-stop light reduction
• Thread diameter: 82 mm
• Profile: Slim, low-profile design to reduce vignetting
• Color/finish: Black frame
• Pack: Single filter unit

How to use

Screw the ND8 Slim filter onto the front thread of a compatible 82 mm lens and ensure it is tightened securely but not over-tightened. Compose and meter the scene, then adjust shutter speed and/or aperture to achieve the desired exposure and creative effect; with a three-stop reduction you can increase exposure time by a factor of eight compared with shooting without the filter. For optimal results, use a tripod for long exposures and manual or bulb shutter modes when necessary.

Usage recommendations

Use the Kenko ND8 Slim 82mm with a stable tripod and, when applicable, a remote release or camera timer to prevent camera shake during longer exposures. When working at very wide focal lengths, check the frame edges for vignetting; the slim profile helps reduce this, but stacking multiple filters may reintroduce darkening. Store the filter in a protective case and clean optical surfaces with appropriate lens-cleaning tools to maintain image quality.