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Round 77mm neutral density camera filter in black metal frame with dark glass

Vivitar

Vivitar VIV-ND8-77 77mm Neutral Density camera filter

SKU CH-6SS7-JDWYV MPN VIV-ND8-77

A 77 mm neutral-density filter that reduces exposure by four f-stops, made from heat-treated solid optical glass

  • TypeNeutral Density
  • Size77mm
  • Specifications3.75"x4.25"x0.50" 0.15lbs
  • FeaturesVivitar Filters are manufactured from high-quality solid opt
  • Reduces exposure by four stops for bright-light control
  • 77 mm thread fits matching lens diameters
  • Solid optical glass resists distortion over time
  • Heat-treated manufacturing prevents rare movement or warping
  • Slim 0.50 inch profile avoids vignetting on wide angles

Purpose and fit

The Vivitar VIV-ND8-77 is a 77mm Neutral Density filter built for photographers who need to reduce light entering the lens without affecting colour balance. It suits outdoor shooters working in bright daylight who want wider apertures or slower shutter speeds for creative motion blur or shallow depth of field.

Upgrade context

This filter replaces having no ND filtration or using a weaker density when four stops of reduction are required for the exposure triangle. The jump is worth it when ambient light forces shutter speeds faster than desired for video frame rates or long-exposure effects at base ISO.

Install and pitfalls

The filter threads directly onto any lens with a 77mm front thread, adding only 0.50 inches of depth and 0.15 lbs of weight. Vignetting can appear on wide-angle zooms at their shortest focal lengths, so test the combination before critical shoots. Heat-treated optical glass resists warping, but clean with a microfibre cloth to avoid coating scratches.

Highlights

  • Reduces exposure by four stops for bright-light control
  • 77 mm thread fits matching lens diameters
  • Solid optical glass resists distortion over time
  • Heat-treated manufacturing prevents rare movement or warping
  • Slim 0.50 inch profile avoids vignetting on wide angles

Specifications

BrandVivitar
ModelVIV-ND8-77
TypeNeutral Density
Size77mm
Specifications3.75"x4.25"x0.50"
0.15lbs
FeaturesVivitar Filters are manufactured from high-quality solid optical materials.
Each individual filter is heat-treated to avoid any rare movement or distortion.
The ND8 filters allow you to shoot 4 F-stops lower in brightly lit conditions.
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 77mm thread fit my lens front?

Yes — the filter uses a standard 77mm screw thread that matches any lens with a 77mm filter diameter.

How do I install it without cross-threading the thin 0.50" frame?

Align the threads carefully, turn clockwise until you feel light resistance, then give a gentle final quarter-turn — do not force it.

Does the heat-treated optical glass need any special cleaning or replacement over time?

Clean with a microfibre cloth and lens fluid when dirty; the heat-treated glass resists distortion, so no scheduled replacement is required.

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