ND Filter Configurator

Set the optical requirements, confirm mechanical details and quantity, then review your request.

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Quick reference

OD to transmission
ODTransmission
0100%
0.3≈ 50.12%
0.5≈ 31.62%
110%
21%
30.1%
40.01%

Transmission (%) = 100 × 10−OD

ND filter types
Reflective NDAbsorptive ND
ConstructionCoating on glassConstructionColored glass
AttenuationPrimarily reflects rejected light.AttenuationPrimarily absorbs rejected light.
ProsCan provide relatively uniform attenuation across a broad wavelength band.ProsTypically less back reflection. Attenuation comes from the glass itself.
ConsReflections can create stray light. The coating needs careful handling.ConsAbsorbed light generates heat. Transmission can vary with wavelength.

Leave unknown values blank or select Not sure.

Optical requirements

Section 1 of 3: Optical specifications