Cokin Nuances Extreme Neutral Density Filter ND1024 - £90-£130/$120-$160

These filters are a great choice for long-exposure photography in daylight

Cokin is a well-known filter manufacturer that dates back to the 1970s, but it has a reputation for being the amateur’s choice rather than a professional one. However, the company’s Nuances Extreme Neutral Density Filters have some high-end features that broaden their appeal. For instance, they are made from tough mineral glass and can withstand being dropped once or twice. A new coating process also means they have uniform density and a nano metal-alloy coating is used to ensure there’s no colour cast.

“The frame has a broad section at the top that makes the filter easy to handle”

Cokin makes the Nuances Extreme Neutral Density Filters in three sizes, L (Z-Pro series), M (P-series) and XL (X-Pro series). I tested the mid-range of light, though there are also 6EV and 3EV versions available. Here, I tested the 10EV filter which is ideal for enabling long exposures in daylight.

While the L (Z-Pro) Nuances Extreme Neutral Density Filter fits in a 100mm-type filter holder from the likes of Lee Filters, I used it in Cokin’s NX Series Filter Holder. Unlike most filter holders, this requires the filters to be mounted in an aluminium frame, which then slots into the holder.

Build and handling