LEE Filters has unveiled new versions of five of its most popular filters, with one crucial difference: they’re circular, not square. The new range is called LEE Elements, and comprises a circular polariser, two variable NDs, the 6-stop Little Stopper ND, and of course, the iconic Big Stopper ND, which provides 10 stops of light reduction and is hugely popular with landscape photographers.
The main difference between square and circular filters is how they attach. Square filters require a holder to be placed in front of the lens, while circular ones can be screwed directly onto the lens. The new LEE Elements filters will come in four sizes: 67mm, 72mm, 77mm and 82mm, which will cover a good number of lenses.
The filters incorporate multilayer-coated optics for high-level optical performance,…
