B + W Filter Company 49mm Basic 702M 0.6 2-Stop MRC Graduated Neutral Density Filter

49mm Graduated ND for Balanced Landscapes

This 49mm threaded filter carries a 0.6 density graduation that darkens the upper frame by two stops while leaving the lower half clear. The neutral gray transition is uniform from edge to centre, letting photographers hold highlight detail in bright skies without underexposing the foreground. Multi-resistant coating cuts flare and repels moisture, and the plano-parallel glass substrate maintains sharpness across the image plane. The rotating mount allows precise horizontal alignment of the gradient for each composition.

Landscape shooters needing sky control.

Photographers who regularly frame horizons near the middle of the frame will benefit most from the fixed centre transition. The filter works with both film and digital bodies that accept 49mm threads. Shooters who need variable density, a reverse gradient for sunrise shots, or a square system they can slide vertically should consider other designs. Portrait and studio workers who want even light reduction across the whole scene will not find that here.

0.6 density equals two-stop attenuation at 25%

The single figure that decides fit is the 0.6 optical density, which corresponds to a 25% transmission at the darkest zone and delivers exactly two stops of light reduction. Match this number to the dynamic-range gap you typically measure between sky and ground; if the gap is wider or narrower, a different density grade is required.