The LEE85 Filter System has been engineered specifically for photographers with smaller bodied cameras and lenses who need to travel light but don't want to compromise on filter quality and versatility.
Available from 1st August 2020
Inspiring Professionals
Compact design. Big features.
Easy-to-use
Simple and intuitive design, with no geared cogs or magnets to keep clean. It's quick to deploy and very easy to use, enabling photographers to react quickly to changing light.
Modular filter guide
blocks
Easily reconfigure the Holder
for one, two or three filters.
Slots for clip-on
Polariser
The LEE85 Polariser is quick
to fit and easy to remove.
Compact 
Precision engineered from aluminium
to be as small and lightweight as possible.
Locking Dial
Enables the Holder to be quickly attached and locked to the Adaptor Ring.
Versatile Adaptor Rings
LEE85 Adaptor Rings are available in a range of thread sizes from 37mm up to 72mm, and are all suitable for wide-angle lenses.
Easier filter handling
LEE85 ND Grads and Standards have a new grip tab for easier positioning and adjustment.
Designed for photographers on-the-go
The new LEE85 System has been designed specifically for smaller bodied cameras and photographers who want to travel light without compromising on filter quality or versatility.
The Holder is precision engineered from aluminium
and is both compact and easy-to-use. It's perfect for any kind of photography on-the-go, especially handheld.
The LEE85 System offers complete creative freedom with a wide range of filters including Neutral Density Grads, long exposure Stoppers and a clip-on Polariser. The Holder can be used with up to three filter slots
plus the Polariser.
Maximum flexibility with the Locking Dial
The locking dial enables the Holder to be securely attached to the Adaptor Ring and rotated freely or locked at a specific angle.
Neutral
Holder can be rotated and quickly removed from the Adaptor Ring.
Half-lock
Holder is locked to the Adaptor ring but can be freely rotated.
Full-lock
Holder is locked to the Adaptor ring and cannot be rotated.
Easy-to-fit modular filter guide-blocks
The LEE85 Holder is highly versatile and (just like the LEE100 System Holder) can be configured with 1, 2 or 3 filter slots using the included modular guide blocks.
Filter grip tabs help keep things clear
LEE85 Graduated and Standard ND filters feature clearly labelled grip tabs. These increase the visible area and keep fingerprints off the filter zone.
Easy-to-use Polariser
The LEE85 Polariser simply clicks onto the Holder (either on or off the camera) and can then be precisely rotated for just the right degree of polarisation.
LEE85 System Pouch
With the sturdy LEE85 System Pouch your entire LEE85 filter system is close-to-hand when you need it.
The System Pouch holds a LEE85 Holder, Polariser and up to 4 filters and is made from a tough and durable fabric that stands up to wear and tear.
Three strap options included:
- Tripod strap
- Over-the-shoulder strap
- Belt-loop
LEE85 Discover Kit
A great place to start. Discover the potential of contrast control with a Neutral Density Grad.
- LEE85 Filter Holder – includes 1, 2 and 3 filter guide-blocks
- 0.6 Medium ND Grad (2 stop)
- 58mm, 67mm and 72mm Adaptor Rings
- LEE85 System Pouch – with shoulder strap and belt loop
LEE85 Develop Kit
Develop your photography with creative long-exposures and effective contrast control.
- LEE85 Filter Holder – includes 1, 2 and 3 filter guide-blocks
- 0.6 Medium ND Grad (2 stop)
- Big Stopper (10 stop) – with storage tin
- 58mm, 67mm and 72mm Adaptor Rings
- LEE85 System Pouch – with shoulder strap and belt loop
LEE85 Aspire Kit
For aspiring professionals who need to manage contrast and exposure in different lighting conditions.
- LEE85 Filter Holder – includes 1, 2 and 3 filter guide-blocks
- 0.6 Medium ND Grad (2 stop)
- 0.9 Medium ND Grad (3 stop)
- Big Stopper (10 stop) – with storage tin
- 58mm, 67mm and 72mm Adaptor Rings
- LEE85 System Pouch – with shoulder strap and belt loop
- ClearLEE Filter Wash (50ml) and Cleaning Cloth
LEE85 Deluxe Kit
Our most comprehensive collection provides all you need for control, experimentation and creativity.
- LEE85 Filter Holder – includes 1, 2 and 3 filter guide-blocks
- 0.6 Medium ND Grad (2 stop)
- 0.9 Medium ND Grad (3 stop)
- Big Stopper (10 stop) – with storage tin
- LEE85 Polariser – with pouch
- 58mm, 67mm and 72mm Adaptor Rings
- LEE85 System Pouch – with shoulder strap and belt loop
- ClearLEE Filter Wash (50ml) and Cleaning Cloth
All our LEE85 Kits come with three common size Adaptor Rings, enabling the Holder to be attached to a wide range of popular lenses out-of-the-box.
Other Adaptor Rings, with thread sizes from 37mm up to 72mm, are available separately.
58mm
67mm
72mm
Make sure you're in the know
Using LEE Filter Systems on Crop Sensor Cameras
Sensor size matters
The area of transition of a LEE100 ND Grad will appear bigger, extending over more of the scene, on a crop sensor camera than on a full frame sensor.
This effectively makes the grad "softer", preventing precise alignment and giving markedly different results when compared to its effect on a full frame camera.
Go harder
One solution is to select a harder grad, for instance instead of a LEE100 ND Hard Grad select a Very Hard.
…or use the LEE85 System
ND Grads for the LEE85 system have tighter areas of transition than those for the LEE100 or SW150 Systems. This results in a comparable effect between a LEE100 Grad on a full frame camera and a LEE85 Grad on a mirrorless camera with a crop sensor.
LEE100 ND Hard Grad
LEE100 ND Very Hard Grad
LEE85 ND Hard Grad
Full Frame Sensor
Crop Sensor
Crop Sensor
Expected result
Grad appears too soft
Comparable result
Note: Lens focal length can also affect results - with a longer lens making the grad appear softer.
How to clean and store your filters
ClearLEE Filter Wash & Cloth
Filter and System Pouches
Angela Nicholson, Reviews Editor at Camera Jabber, takes a look at our ClearLEE range - designed especially to ensure your filters stay optically perfect and free of marks and smudges.
She also demonstrates our Filter and System Pouches and shows how she keeps everything organised and ready to go when you need it.
The System Range
A useful overview of the three LEE Filters Systems. Each has been designed with a different user in mind, and each has specific benefits depending on your camera, lenses, and shooting style.
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