Hard or Soft Grads

[snips86x]

I'm looking to buy my first graduated filter set and not sure what to go for, looking for the best/easiest solution for someone starting out with filters.

Hard Grad Set - at the top of the list

Soft Grad Set - at the top of the list

Which do you think would be a better buy?

 

[snips86x]

I have a full set off Lee filters, primarily used them for film then moved them over to digital, the one I use the most (and the one I'd say everybody who uses filters needs) is a 0.9 hard grad (3 stops) I hardly ever use the soft version, I sometimes use a 0.75 hard to try and balance a scene - but most of the time it's a 0.9 hard,

Thanks.

Do you use any other filters in conjunction with the 0.9? 2 or 3 stop ND?

 

[snips86x]

Thanks for your help guys!

I already have the filter holder with 3 slots, wide angle adapter and a 10-stop filter (forget the make) from the MM all for £90, which was a bargain I think.

I'm watching a 0.9 Hard Grad on eBay hoping to get a bargain - they're only £70 new. While the 10-stop should be 'OK', what ND filter do would you recommend to pair with the grad? 0.6/0.9?

Not looking to spend loads, just looking to get a feel for using filters and experiment before potentially expanding my collection!

 

[snips86x]

Great - I'm bidding on a 0.9 hard grad filter and I have a 77mm 3 stop - which may/may not work with the grad, we'll find out.

 

[snips86x]

Just secured a 0.9 Hard Grad in mint condition for £66!! BOOM!! Cannot wait to try it out!

 

[snips86x]

Here is my first shot using the 0.9 hard grad filter.