Promaster 5652 52mm Variable ND - HGX Prime (1.3 - 8 stops)

The build quality is honestly impressive for the price. The ring clicks into place with a satisfying detent at the min and max stops, so you’re never fumbling for where the range ends. I’ve dialed it from 1.3 to 8 stops on a sunny afternoon shoot and the glass stayed perfectly dark, no weird color c

The 1.3 to 8 stop range is plenty flexible for my outdoor shoots, and the ring turns smoothly without any sudden jumps. I left it on my 52mm lens for a week straight and the glass stayed perfectly clear, no smudges or dust.

I’ve been using this variable ND for landscape shots and the glass is noticeably clear—no weird color cast even at 8 stops. The ring rotates smoothly but firmly, so I never accidentally bump it out of my setting.