The FotodioX WonderPana 8.0" Holder Bracket is a two-piece assembly designed to be used in combination with a FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc XL Core Unit or a WonderPana XL Aluminum Step-Up Ring. Attaching the WonderPana 8.0" Holder Bracket to a WonderPana FreeArc XL Core Unit or a WonderPana XL Aluminum Step-Up Ring can allow for the convenient use of two 2.0mm-thick filters measuring 7.9" wide, or one 2.0mm-thick filter measuring 7.9" wide along with one FotodioX 186mm round filter behind it.

Use of this holder bracket is easily accomplished by separately attaching its two assembly pieces to opposite sides of a WonderPana FreeArc XL Core Unit or a WonderPana XL Aluminum Step-Up Ring using six of the eight included brass short-screws. Pre-tapped threaded inserts along the edge of a WonderPana XL Aluminum Step-Up Ring accommodate those screws and ensure correct positioning of the two assembly pieces so that they are positioned parallel to each other and can hold a 7.9"-wide filter between them. The combined WonderPana XL Aluminum Step-Up Ring, and WonderPana 8.0" Holder Bracket can then be attached to a compatible lens.

For WonderPana FreeArc XL Core Units that consist of a rear lens collar and a front filter holder, pre-tapped threaded inserts along the edge of the front filter holder accommodate six of the eight brass short-screws for correct positioning of the WonderPana 8.0" Holder Bracket's two assembly pieces. Once the holder bracket and a front filter holder are combined, and the separate collar has been slid over the rear of a compatible lens until it has achieved a secure fit, the front filter holder with the attached holder bracket can be screwed onto the front of the installed rear lens collar.

After being fitted onto a compatible lens, the bearing design of the WonderPana FreeArc XL Core Unit allows a WonderPana 8.0" Holder Bracket to be rotated 360°. This permits the use of graduated neutral density and other filters that are enhanced by varied positioning.

The FotodioX WonderPana 8.0" Holder Bracket provides two pairs of filter slots, a configuration that accommodates two compatible rectangular filters. For each rectangular filter that is placed within one of the holder bracket's slots, its position is secured by integrated guides within each slot. These guides apply pressure along both sides of a filter that is sufficient to hold it in place, but permits movement of that filter. This can complement the use of graduated filters whose effect can be adjusted to better suit changing lighting conditions or creative demands by sliding them up or down within a filter slot.

The WonderPana 8.0" Holder Bracket features a lightweight, aluminum-alloy construction that has a corrosion-resistant, black anodized finish for durability. A rigid pouch is included for storage and transport.

For Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM    WonderPana FreeArc XL Core, Lens Cap    WonderPana 8.0" Holder Bracket    186mm Solid Neutral Density 1.5 Filter    32x Filter Factor, 5-Stop    Darkens Entire Image    7.9 x 10.2" Graduated ND 0.6 Filter    Up to 4x Filter Factor, 2-Stop    Reduce Exposure in Selective Areas    Hard-Edged Line of Transition

• When used with a FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc XL Core Unit or a WonderPana XL Aluminum Step-Up Ring, allows for the convenient use of two filters measuring 7.9" wide, or one filter measuring 7.9" wide along with one FotodioX 186mm round filter installed on a WonderPana FreeArc XL Core Unit or WonderPana XL Aluminum Step-Up Ring
• Provides two pairs of filter slots, a configuration that accommodates up to two 2.0mm-thick rectangular filters
• Allows up to two compatible rectangular filters to be rotated 360° when used with a FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc XL Core Unit
• Integrated guides within each filter slot apply pressure along both sides of a filter that is sufficient to hold it in place, but permits movement of that filter, complementing the use of graduated filters whose effect can be adjusted to better suit changing lighting conditions or creative demands by sliding them up or down within a filter slot
• Lightweight, aluminum-alloy construction with a corrosion-resistant, black anodized finish for durability
• Microfiber cleaning cloth included, plus a rigid pouch for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this have IR filtration built in? Because I plan on using it with a BMPCC 6K and don't want IR pollution changing the colors as I step down.

A: The PolarPro 82mm Peter McKinnon Edition Variable Neutral Density filter is made of Quartz Glass. Quartz Glass has excetionally high tramissision of the entire visible spectrum inclding UV and IR. If you need UV filtration use a seperate UV filter.

Q: 2. How is this installed?

A: You can use gaff tape https://bhpho.to/3353R3h.

Q: 3. Does the filter holder or filters block any of the field of view of sigma 14-24 mm dg hsm f mount lense?

A: The FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc XL Core Unit Kit for Sigma 14-24mm Art Lens with 8.0" Holder Bracket does not vignette on the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens.

Q: 4. Is there ANY vignetting in the corners when using this filter holder for the Sigma 14-24/f2.8 ART?

A: Hi--it is likely that there is very slight vignetting using this filter holder at 14mm on that lens.

Q: 5. Can this fit on a 16mm - 35 mm lens?

A: Well that depends on which brand lens you have, etc...

Q: 6. Can I stack both filters and will it cause vignetting?

A: Yes, it will but only at very wide apertures

Q: 7. can I put a Filter on this Filter?

A: Yes. It has a 55mm front thread as well, so you may stack other 55mm threads on top of it. However, for best practices, it's recommended you keep the amount of stacked filters to as little as possible to prevent transmission loss, artefacts such as glare, color-shifting, etc.

Q: 8. Since front holder and rear collar when assembled block hood petal cutouts of 11-24mm lens, how bad is the vignetting?

A: The FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc XL Core Unit Kit for Canon 11-24mm Lens with 186mm Slim Circular Polarizer Filter will not vignette when mounted to the Canon 11-24mm Lens.

Q: 9. is this a filter that makes planets less bright?

A: Yes, Neutral Density filters make things darker however. It is mainly for use with the moon. The Alpine Astronomical Baader 0.6 Neutral Density Filter to reduce the amount of light coming into your eye during lunar observation and improve the view and contrast.

Q: 10. 1) is there any 77mm filter? 2) is this made in China?

A: They do make a 77mm filter by Vu however it is a 2-stop (VUVSND277) unfortunately. And the item is made in China.