52mm Black Mist 1/4 + ND8-128 Variable ND Filter with Double-sided 28-layer Anti-reflection Green Film and Lever Nano-Xcel Series
SKU: KF01.2026
So I think a lot of folks involved in video product are very familiar with the Tiffen Black Pro Mist filters. This is K&F's version of that filter. I will go into what I think about the filter but you can also judge for yourself in one of the pictures in this review where I show you the same image; the first without the filter then with the filter.
One of the results you get with a filter of this type is blooming of the highlights. This filter does quite a good job of that. Comparing the bloom to the Tiffen line I would say it falls between Tiffen's 1/2 and 1/4 strength with it being closer to the 1/4. The highlight fall of was strong but natural in my opinion. Keep in mind the light in the image fills the frame so you are seeing this particular effect of this filter at it's most extreme. You won't see that much blooming in a more natural setting. Take a look at the highlights on the camera. To me the K&F filter had a great effect on the highlight roll off which was very smooth.
The other effect you get with a black mist filter is the slightly reduced contrast and the slight softening of the shadows. To me I thought this filter did this quite well. If you look at the texture on the handle of the camera in the image you can see how it's just sort of softened that texture. Imagine shooting a person and you can imagine how much you would be able to smooth out the skin.
It also comes in a nice little screw together plastic case. Inside the case are these little rubber stopper than prevent the filter from sliding around in the case. I love the attention to detail here.
So compared to the Tiffen version of this lens at the size I got which was 82mm the K&F Black Mist is about $40 cheaper. I think you are getting a lot of value for your money here. I can't wait to try out this filter on some upcoming shoots.
I think K&F is making a move into higher end filters and if this filter is an example of the kind of quality they can produce, I can't wait to see what filter they release next.
One of the results you get with a filter of this type is blooming of the highlights. This filter does quite a good job of that. Comparing the bloom to the Tiffen line I would say it falls between Tiffen's 1/2 and 1/4 strength with it being closer to the 1/4. The highlight fall of was strong but natural in my opinion. Keep in mind the light in the image fills the frame so you are seeing this particular effect of this filter at it's most extreme. You won't see that much blooming in a more natural setting. Take a look at the highlights on the camera. To me the K&F filter had a great effect on the highlight roll off which was very smooth.
The other effect you get with a black mist filter is the slightly reduced contrast and the slight softening of the shadows. To me I thought this filter did this quite well. If you look at the texture on the handle of the camera in the image you can see how it's just sort of softened that texture. Imagine shooting a person and you can imagine how much you would be able to smooth out the skin.
It also comes in a nice little screw together plastic case. Inside the case are these little rubber stopper than prevent the filter from sliding around in the case. I love the attention to detail here.
So compared to the Tiffen version of this lens at the size I got which was 82mm the K&F Black Mist is about $40 cheaper. I think you are getting a lot of value for your money here. I can't wait to try out this filter on some upcoming shoots.
I think K&F is making a move into higher end filters and if this filter is an example of the kind of quality they can produce, I can't wait to see what filter they release next.
15/07/2024
Net als bij de dure Pro-Mist-filters, geeft dit video's en foto's een meer filmische glans door een lichte waas aan het beeld toe te voegen; het filter geeft de highlights een mistachtig effect zonder afbreuk te doen aan de scherpte en maakt ook huidtinten gladder. Al met al een mooi filter dat past en de camera beschermt en beter verkrijgbaar is dan het gebruik van een goedkoop UV-filter. Het glas hecht niet aan olie of vingerafdrukken, waardoor je het niet de hele tijd hoeft af te vegen.
03/07/2024
Similar to the expensive Pro-Mist filters, this gives videos and photos a more cinematic sheen by adding a slight haze to the image; the filter gives the highlights a fog-like effect without compromising sharpness and also smoothes skin tones. Overall nice filter that fits and protects the camera and is best available than using a cheap UV filter. The glass does not adhere to oil or fingerprints, so you don't have to wipe it all the time.
03/07/2024
Zeer geschikt voor het maken van foto's van zijdeachtig water. Glas en draad van goede kwaliteit zijn essentieel voor elke serieuze fotograaf.
02/07/2024
I am generally satisfied with this filter from K&F, it enables light sources to be filtered at night and a pleasant atmosphere to be created during the day. I use it with Xpro-1 which is combined with movie playback from a digital camera.
02/07/2024
Het zwarte mistfilter is bedoeld om foto's, met name video's, een dromerige uitstraling te geven door een "glow-effect" voor het hele beeld te creëren. De harde randen van het beeld worden verzacht, maar het contrast in de donkere delen blijft grotendeels behouden. Gebruik dit filter voor de beste resultaten, vooral in de buurt van de lichtbron. Rond het lichtpunt is een subtiele halo toegevoegd.
01/07/2024
Dit K&F Black Diffusion Filter is een uitstekende kit. Het vermindert het contrast, maakt de zwarte tinten wat grijzer en zorgt voor een zachte bloei rond de highlights. Er zijn vier filtersterktes beschikbaar; van zwak tot sterk, ze zijn 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 en 1.
01/07/2024
Goed gedaan en voeg een heel subtiele verandering toe aan je foto's en video's om ze meer echt te laten lijken. Voegt een lichte gladheid toe en houdt de scherpte goed. Geweldig product dat wordt verkocht met een stevige beschermhoes.
01/07/2024
Well done and add a very subtle change to your photos and videos to make them feel more real. Adds a slight smoothness and keeps the sharpness well Great product that is sold with a sturdy protective case.
01/07/2024