1 / 7Urth 52mm Soft Graduated ND8 Lens Filter Plus
The Urth Soft Graduated ND8 Lens Filter Plus is a 52mm neutral-density filter designed to reduce light across half the image with a soft transition. Its listed three-stop reduction suits scenes such as landscapes where foreground and background brightness differ, while the 52mm thread size must match your lens.
At a glance
- Listed as a soft graduated ND8 filter with a three-stop light reduction across half the image.
- The soft gradient is intended to ease transitions between brighter and darker parts of a scene.
- The listing describes 20-layer nano-coated German SCHOTT glass and an ultra-slim rim.
Reference price: €59.00
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Graduated density can help balance a bright sky against a darker foreground without reducing light uniformly across the frame.
- Soft graduation is intended for gentler transitions where the boundary between light levels is not sharply defined.
- The 52mm thread specification makes lens compatibility straightforward to check.
Cons
- A graduated filter only places its darker area over part of the image, so positioning and scene composition affect where the reduction falls.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Brand | Urth |
|---|---|
| Model | USGND8PL52 |
| Filter type | Neutral Density |
|---|---|
| Filter thread size | 52 Millimeters |
| Dimensions | 5.2L x 5.2W centimetres |
| Material listed | Optical Glass |
|---|---|
| Water resistance listed | Water Resistant |
| Coating | Nano Coating |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listed three-stop reduction applies to half the image, not the whole frame. Confirm that your lens has a 52mm filter thread before buying. The listing also describes an ultra-slim rim as eliminating vignetting, which is a manufacturer claim rather than an independently verified result.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Landscape photographers balancing a brighter sky with a darker foreground.
- Photographers seeking a soft transition between differently lit areas of a scene.
- Owners of lenses with a 52mm filter thread.
Less suited to
- Buyers needing uniform light reduction across the entire image.
- Owners of lenses with a different filter thread size, unless using a suitable adapter.
Frequently asked questions
What effect does this filter provide?
The listing describes a soft graduated ND8 filter that reduces light by three stops across half the image, helping balance areas with different brightness.
Will it fit my lens?
It is listed with a 52 Millimeters thread size. Check the filter thread marking on your lens before ordering.
Does it darken the whole image equally?
No. The listed reduction applies to half the image, with a soft transition between the filtered and less-filtered areas.
