Best L-mount lens filters for landscape and travel?

Question

I’m putting together a lightweight filter kit for my L-mount lenses for landscape + travel, and I’m a bit overwhelmed by options (screw-in vs square systems, different coatings, etc.). I shoot a lot of coastal scenes and mountains, so I’m mainly thinking CPL + ND (maybe 6-stop and 10-stop), and possibly a grad ND for sunsets. I also want something that won’t cause extra flare/ghosting and is easy to swap quickly while hiking. Budget is flexible, but I’d rather buy once than replace cheap filters later. What filter brands/models or systems have you found work best for L-mount lenses for landscape and travel?

EmberEvergreen · Accepted Answer

Sooo i feel u—after wrecking cheap filters on a salty coast trip, I’d suggest Hoya HD3 Circular Polarizer 77mm + Hoya HD3 ND64 77mm + Hoya HD3 ND1000 77mm; solid coatings, low flare, and way cheaper than boutique stuff (~$90–$140 each).

Benjamin Thornfield · Answer

TL;DR: I tried screw-ins + a square kit on salty hikes… ended up mixing them. Screw-ins are fastest; square grads are worth the bulk.

Ok so, I went through this last year with my L-mount travel setup. Background: the “flare/ghosting” pain is usually extra air-glass surfaces + bad sealing, and coastal spray basically turns cheap coatings into glare generators.

Option A (screw-in stack): I ran K&F Concept Nano-X 77mm Circular Polarizer + K&F Concept Nano-X 77mm ND64 6-Stop + K&F Concept Nano-X 77mm ND1000 10-Stop. Pros: quick swaps, decent value, less stuff dangling in wind. Cons: stacking = more reflections, and threads get crunchy with salt.

Option B (square): Lee Filters LEE100 Holder + Lee Filters ProGlass IRND 0.9 3-Stop 100x100mm + a soft grad. Pros: grads are WAY nicer at sunset. Cons: bulky + more sail area, i mean.

Option C (magnetic): NiSi JetMag Pro 82mm True Color CPL + step-up rings. Fastest, but $$$ and another “system” to babysit, you know

VelvetWolf88 · Answer

hey, i’m with the folks saying “mix it” — screw-ins for speed, and a small square holder only if you *really* want grads.

- For safety/reliability on salty coast hikes: prioritize brass rings + good sealing + hydrophobic coatings. It’s not just IQ… it’s filters not freezing on ur lens when it’s cold/wet.
- Brand-wise, I’ve had the least drama with Breakthrough Photography and Heliopan for screw-ins (easy to clean, less “stuck” moments, imo).
- For grads, NiSi or Formatt-Hitech holders are decent and clamp well; just keep a microfiber + fresh water rinse plan, seriously.

Also, get step-up rings so you only carry one size… not 100% sure why more people don’t do this tbh. good luck!