I have and reviewed a few Neutral density filters. They are one of my favorite tools to use in landscape photography. This will be my first Variable ND experience. I'm familiar with K&F so it was a no brainer to give it try. I'm looking to improve my odds of getting dramatic skies on days that are very overcast or hazy. My camera has Aperture, ISO and shutter speed that unfortunately don't impact the hazy and overcast cloud cover situations. This filter will be a 4th way to control the light, and that by dimming select portions of the light simply by rotating the dial. When set up, we will be essentially changing the light coming from the cloud part of the frame but leaving the rest of the light details unchanged. Thats the high level view of what this does. It functions by turning an element on the front of the lens that will let you see which areas are being affected.
In Use like other K&F products, they include a sturdy case to keep the optics fingerprint and smudge free. This particular kit includes 3 free microfiber cleaning cloths, individually wrapped. The few days I went out with this it was cloudy but not hazy or overcast. Still, the filter brought out more detail in the clouds and made them a tad less exposed Improving the overall shot. I will continue to use these confident that under the overcast skies I'm going to bring out more cloud sharpness and definition and cut through the haze. So Far so good.
In Use like other K&F products, they include a sturdy case to keep the optics fingerprint and smudge free. This particular kit includes 3 free microfiber cleaning cloths, individually wrapped. The few days I went out with this it was cloudy but not hazy or overcast. Still, the filter brought out more detail in the clouds and made them a tad less exposed Improving the overall shot. I will continue to use these confident that under the overcast skies I'm going to bring out more cloud sharpness and definition and cut through the haze. So Far so good.
10/10/2024
A decent quality variable ND filter which is easy to use. I like how smooth it is when rotating through the ND levels.
10/10/2024
Firstly the quality of this ND filter is outstanding and a real joy to have in my camera bag and fits my Canon DSLR's perfectly, I did a few test shots on fast moving clouds and they turned out perfect and actually saturated the cloud colour to a deeper blue with brilliant blurred movement in the surrounding white clouds and i can't wait to try it out on waterfalls and seascapes,
Made with top quality optical glass and once fitted to the lens you have full control using the turn ring with each F stop clearly marked on the outer ring and the results should be amazing with Sea and Rivers etc i am itching to get out and give it a proper test but so far with the test cloud shots i have been blown away and can clearly see differences in each stop down i used during the test and everything was crystal clear and sharp, The filter comes in a neat plastic protective box and they throw in 3 microfibre cloths too which is a real bonus, I have a few filters from this company and every one is a winner as they produce high quality filters i would highly recommend and would certainly buy again.
Made with top quality optical glass and once fitted to the lens you have full control using the turn ring with each F stop clearly marked on the outer ring and the results should be amazing with Sea and Rivers etc i am itching to get out and give it a proper test but so far with the test cloud shots i have been blown away and can clearly see differences in each stop down i used during the test and everything was crystal clear and sharp, The filter comes in a neat plastic protective box and they throw in 3 microfibre cloths too which is a real bonus, I have a few filters from this company and every one is a winner as they produce high quality filters i would highly recommend and would certainly buy again.
10/10/2024
This variable density filter is ease to use and keeps decent color balance. Essential lens for your kit. Recommeded.
08/10/2024
£33 at time of review
I'm using it on a Sony A7C and a Sony FE 20 1.8 G lens so if there's any issues that combination would reveal them.
I took a series of test shots without the ND, with the ND fully open, and with it stopped down too maximum, both with auto and manual white balance. I shot away from, towards and perpendicular to the sun to check for flaring and glare. With the filter I didn't notice any additional flare than without. Colour rendition was good too, I didn't see any sizeable shift in colour (yes there was slight bit, but you will always get that no matter the manufacturer, it's physics!).
I shoot a lot of video, so use variable ND's for that, although I always use variable ND's from the same manufacturer on multi camera shoots as there is always a slight colour shift (usually more noticeable when stoped down), and having now used this I'm happy to say it worked very well. I've several Tiffen ND's and they cost at least twice what this costs and frankly I don't see any issues at all with these (in fact one of my Tiffen's has awful colour shift that I can only use it with stills not video).
Hope my review was helpful
I'm using it on a Sony A7C and a Sony FE 20 1.8 G lens so if there's any issues that combination would reveal them.
I took a series of test shots without the ND, with the ND fully open, and with it stopped down too maximum, both with auto and manual white balance. I shot away from, towards and perpendicular to the sun to check for flaring and glare. With the filter I didn't notice any additional flare than without. Colour rendition was good too, I didn't see any sizeable shift in colour (yes there was slight bit, but you will always get that no matter the manufacturer, it's physics!).
I shoot a lot of video, so use variable ND's for that, although I always use variable ND's from the same manufacturer on multi camera shoots as there is always a slight colour shift (usually more noticeable when stoped down), and having now used this I'm happy to say it worked very well. I've several Tiffen ND's and they cost at least twice what this costs and frankly I don't see any issues at all with these (in fact one of my Tiffen's has awful colour shift that I can only use it with stills not video).
Hope my review was helpful
08/10/2024
77mm bought to fit onto my Nikon 24-70. Nice precise screw thread, and excellent optical quality. This is a great filter for bright daylight use, especially on a tripod.
08/10/2024