Tokina 127mm Pro IRND 1.2

Tokina 127mm Pro IRND 1.2 | Four-stop control for bright scenes

For longer exposures in bright conditions, an IRND filter lets you slow the shutter and show movement as a soft blur. The Tokina 127mm Pro IRND 1.2 is a neutral-density filter with infrared control, made for photographers and filmmakers working with a 127mm filter setup. Its 1.2 density corresponds to four stops of light reduction, giving you room to lengthen exposure or manage exposure in a bright scene. That makes it useful for rendering flowing water with movement, or for keeping a chosen shutter setting when filming outdoors. The IRND designation is relevant when strong filtration can make infrared colour contamination a concern. It’s a specialist-sized filter, so it suits a planned rig more than an improvised, compact setup. If you need a modest shutter adjustment rather than a four-stop reduction, this strength may be more than the scene calls for.

Putting four stops to work

Think in exposure steps: if your unfiltered reading is 1/125 sec, four stops of reduction gives you roughly 1/8 sec at the same aperture and ISO. That can turn small movements in water into visible trails; a tripod helps keep the stationary parts of the frame sharp. For video, the same reduction can help you hold a chosen shutter speed in bright light without closing the aperture as far. The result still depends on the scene and your exposure settings.

Technical Specifications

• Filter size: 127 mm
• Filter type: IRND
• Density: 1.2