Moment’s CineBloom VND Filter Combines Dreamy Diffusion and Exposure Control

Jul 08, 2025

Jeremy Gray

Split image: On the left, a person holds a camera close to their face, focusing the lens; on the right, the same person shields their eyes from the sun with their hand, gazing upward against a blue sky.

Diffusion is hot right now. Photographers and videographers alike are seeking ways to make their images dreamier. Enter Moment’s new CineBloom Variable ND filters.

Moment’s CineBloom VND combines the company’s popular CineBloom diffusion with a built-in two- to five-stop ND effect. The diffusion strength is also selectable, although unlike the variable ND effect, users must select their diffusion level at the time of purchase. The Moment CineBloom VND is available in 10% and 20% diffusion options, and customers can save $50 by purchasing both at the same time.

The new CineBloom VND filter is available in 67mm, 77mm, and 82mm sizes, which, when paired with different step-up rings, cover a very wide range of lenses. Given the thickness of the filter, 9.05 millimeters (0.36 inches), Moment recommends using it on lenses with focal lengths longer than 16mm; otherwise, the filter may introduce vignetting.

A close-up of a person holding a camera with a FUJINON GF Lens 80mm f/1.7, featuring a prominent red ring and textured focus ring, with a blurred brown background.

The filter features two primary pieces of glass: one for neutral density (Schott B270 cinema-grade glass) and another for diffusion (HD Glass). The diffusion layer is uncoated for “maximum effect and strength of bloom,” while the ND glass features a series of coatings to deal with fingerprints, water droplets, color correction, and polarization. The glass is housed within a machined aluminum frame featuring an eye-catching “Moment Red” anodized coating.

Close-up of a camera lens with a circular amber-colored filter attached. The filter has a red textured rim with the text "MOMENT 82mm VND Cinefilter" engraved on it.

Close-up of a black camera lens with textured rubber grip rings and a red-rimmed ND filter attached, showing detailed markings and adjustment numbers on the filter.

The filter also features Moment’s trademark viewfinder-visible stops, which are presented on an angled surface pointing toward the photographer, ensuring they can see the ND strength while shooting. There are subtle detents at each extreme of the ND range, and hard stops prevent cross-polarization.

Moment promises that its new CineBloom Variable ND filter will deliver “bloomed highlights, softened detail, and smooth motion blur without stacking filters,” ensuring creators can capture “cinematic” visuals with “character.”

Before and After Examples

A woman in a blue sweater stands outdoors under a clear blue sky, gazing upward with her hands shielding her eyes from the sunlight. — No filter

A woman wearing a blue sweater shields her eyes from the sun with both hands, looking into the distance against a clear blue sky. — 10%

A woman in a light blue sweater stands outdoors, shielding her eyes with her hand as she looks up towards the sky on a bright, sunny day. The clear blue sky serves as the background. — 20%

A woman with long blonde hair stands outdoors, wearing a blue sweater. Sunlight softly illuminates her face and hair, and the background is blurred with natural scenery. — No filter

A woman with long blonde hair stands outdoors in soft sunlight, wearing a blue sweater. Wind blows her hair across her face, and the background is softly blurred with natural, dark green tones. — 10%

A woman with long blonde hair stands outdoors, illuminated by warm sunlight. Some hair gently blows across her face as she gazes calmly at the camera, with a dark, blurred background behind her. — 20%

A woman in blue jeans and a denim jacket stands holding a red notebook on a red railing by the water, with mountains and houses in the background on a sunny day. — No filter

A woman in a red top and jeans stands on a pier with red railings, with mountains, water, and buildings in the background under a clear sky. — 10%

A woman in a red top and denim jacket leans on a red wooden railing by the water, with mountains and houses in the background under a clear sky. — 20%

Pricing and Availability

The Moment CineBloom Variable ND Filters are available to preorder now in 67mm, 77mm, and 82mm sizes and 10% and 20% diffusion strengths. Regardless of the size and strength, one CineBloom VND filter is $199. Those who want access to both strengths can purchase a bundle with both for $349, a $50 savings.

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Image credits: Moment