55mm Variable ND Filter ND3-ND1000, Ultra-thin HD, with Double-sided 28-layer Nano-coating, Nano-Xcel Series
SKU: KF01.2006
From the packaging to the actual filter, this screams professionalism and quality. The build quality is A1 and I like the included adjustment knob/flank because it makes navigating through the ND intensity much easier. The quality of the ND is incredible. My photos still retain their color and sharpness. I do make sure that I take a photo of a gray card or white card to custom white balance my camera as this can introduce a little tint - like most ND filters. The friction on this as you move through ND intensity is great. There's no slipping when I set where I want to go and there's no cross polarization which is very important. One thing that I wish this had is some sort of lens/filter cap. Polar Pro has gotten me spoiled yes, but it's a small addition that's key to keeping your filters protected as you move about. Not unless you plan on taking it off every time you move from one location to another. Other than that, this is a really great VND filter.
09/03/2023
I feel like all adjustable filters should come with a putter like the one that comes with this variable ND filter. I have a few K&F concept ND filters already, but this one is by far my favorite.
As usual, the optical quality of the filter is excellent - there's no color shift, and the tint is even and consistent throughout the frame with no hotspots. The entire range provides a very good spread of stops from 1.5 through 1000.
There's a hard stop at both ends of the putter range to stop you from going beyond the stops. As a result there's no "X" or aberrant pattern. Just crisp, even, density.
Filter threaded onto my lens smoothly and effortlessly. No binding.
The putter is obviously a major selling point, at least for me.
Comes in a nice little storage case that offers plenty of protection for the filter while you're not using it.
Great filter through and through.
RECOMMENDED>
As usual, the optical quality of the filter is excellent - there's no color shift, and the tint is even and consistent throughout the frame with no hotspots. The entire range provides a very good spread of stops from 1.5 through 1000.
There's a hard stop at both ends of the putter range to stop you from going beyond the stops. As a result there's no "X" or aberrant pattern. Just crisp, even, density.
Filter threaded onto my lens smoothly and effortlessly. No binding.
The putter is obviously a major selling point, at least for me.
Comes in a nice little storage case that offers plenty of protection for the filter while you're not using it.
Great filter through and through.
RECOMMENDED>
08/03/2023