With 85 years of experience, Marumi is a Japanese manufacturer known for producing high-quality optical filters. Indeed, it was the first manufacturer to produce a filter series specifically for digital cameras (the DHG series). Marumi is also known for its quick magnetic filter system, and the range of graduated ND filters I got hold of for testing all belong to this magnetic system that works with the Marumi M100 filter holder for fast filter changes.
I tested its Hard and Soft GNDs in 0.6, 0.9, and 1.2 strengths, as well as the Marumi Reverse GND4 and GND8 100x150mm filters, all of which work with Marumi's magnetic M100 filter holder. I loaded up my camera bag with the Marumi filters and took them to the coast to put them through their paces to see if they'll earn their place in our guide to the best ND grads. Here’s how I got on…
