So first off the quality is excellent and I've been really loving it!
My only disclaimer being that it ended up stronger than I thought it would when compared to other diffusion filters I've seen. What I received feels closer a 1/4 (not entirely) than an 1/8th, so that might be something to consider. That being said, I would love to see a weaker version from K&F and would gladly pick one up.
My only disclaimer being that it ended up stronger than I thought it would when compared to other diffusion filters I've seen. What I received feels closer a 1/4 (not entirely) than an 1/8th, so that might be something to consider. That being said, I would love to see a weaker version from K&F and would gladly pick one up.
13/09/2023
I give the filter a 5 out of 5, however...
Last Year:
I ordered the 1/8 last year thinking it was 1/8 for my 50mm lens. The texture was very sandy on the lens so you can see the black diffusion particles. I thought the diffusion was strong and not subtle for a 1/8 filter. I didn't think much of it thinking it's supposed to be like that.
This Year:
I then ordered the 1/8 again for a different 50mm lens. The filter arrived and I can't see the sandy texture. I tested it with the filter from last year. It looks like the 1/8 filter they sent me last year marked as 1/8 is actually about a 1/2. The one I ordered this year is a true 1/8 filter because it has significantly less highlight bloom.
Summary:
It works out for me cause now I have a 1/2 and a 1/8. But for those that need it for specific jobs, especially video work, I would double check your diffusion bloom.
Last Year:
I ordered the 1/8 last year thinking it was 1/8 for my 50mm lens. The texture was very sandy on the lens so you can see the black diffusion particles. I thought the diffusion was strong and not subtle for a 1/8 filter. I didn't think much of it thinking it's supposed to be like that.
This Year:
I then ordered the 1/8 again for a different 50mm lens. The filter arrived and I can't see the sandy texture. I tested it with the filter from last year. It looks like the 1/8 filter they sent me last year marked as 1/8 is actually about a 1/2. The one I ordered this year is a true 1/8 filter because it has significantly less highlight bloom.
Summary:
It works out for me cause now I have a 1/2 and a 1/8. But for those that need it for specific jobs, especially video work, I would double check your diffusion bloom.
09/09/2023
I ordered the 55mm Black Soft Diffusion 1/8 effects filter to use with my Nikon D5600. I'm a novice user but I enjoy the effects of this filter, especially in full daylight conditions. The effect is subtle but effective. There's a nice bloom and minimal color change. No loss in image quality observed. Threads on the filter made it easy to screw onto my camera's lens. Came well packaged. Useful filter to have on hand for a variety of settings.
08/09/2023
Black Mist filters are designed to give a dreamy look to pictures and especially video by creating a 'glow effect' to the whole picture. The hard edges of the picture will be softened but the contrast of the dark areas will be mostly retained. For the best effect you want to use this filter especially around light sources. A subtle glow will be added around the light spots.
In the box you get the filter and a slick carrying case that can also hold other filters at different sizes. This filter produces some gorgeous shots and it is on par with many other filters that cost more than this one.
The strength of the effect from this 1/8 varies depending on the scene, although it can be quite dramatic in certain situations comparing to those from other 1/4 filters. But with all said and done this particular strength is pretty much in the middle. It is never too much and it is never too little. Great filter.
In the box you get the filter and a slick carrying case that can also hold other filters at different sizes. This filter produces some gorgeous shots and it is on par with many other filters that cost more than this one.
The strength of the effect from this 1/8 varies depending on the scene, although it can be quite dramatic in certain situations comparing to those from other 1/4 filters. But with all said and done this particular strength is pretty much in the middle. It is never too much and it is never too little. Great filter.
07/09/2023
I ordered the 55mm Black Soft Diffusion 1/8 effects filter to use with my Nikon D5600. I'm a novice user but I enjoy the effects of this filter, especially in full daylight conditions. The effect is subtle but effective. There's a nice bloom and minimal color change. No loss in image quality observed. Threads on the filter made it easy to screw onto my camera's lens. Came well packaged. Useful filter to have on hand for a variety of settings.
06/09/2023
At the price point (relative to other filters of the same function) you may expect a less than competing performance but this holds its own! Definitely worth the investment.
Look, it’s not a Tiffen Pro Mist but if you’re looking at this I’m imagining that you don’t need a Tiffen filter. This will do the job and do it well!
Look, it’s not a Tiffen Pro Mist but if you’re looking at this I’m imagining that you don’t need a Tiffen filter. This will do the job and do it well!
06/09/2023
Get this one instead of the others marketed by SEVERAL influencers. Just get this one, it’s optically clear and does what it’s supposed to.
Works perfectly as advertised.
I normally DO NOT like putting glass in front of my very expensive lenses and body (Hasselblad), but when the client requires this look, this is the only filter I’ll reach for.
Works perfectly as advertised.
I normally DO NOT like putting glass in front of my very expensive lenses and body (Hasselblad), but when the client requires this look, this is the only filter I’ll reach for.
05/09/2023