82mm Magnetic 1/4 Black Mist Filter Kit - Nano-Xcel Series

Magnetic filters are just plain awesome, especially when they include a magnetic lens cap. K&F concept's 1/4 black soft diffusion filter provides a hefty dose of the 'CineBloom' effect in a magnetic, quick-swap system that includes a lens cap.

Installation is simple and begins with installing the threaded magnetic ring adapter. Once the magnetic adapter is installed, the filter is attached via magnetic attraction, as is the lens cap afterwards.

The filter looks great, with zero distortion or color shift. These are pretty slim so I didn't experience any issues with vignetting.

The reason I took off a star is that the lens cap is fairly difficult to remove. The magnetic forces are ridiculously strong, too much so. Removing the lens cap is difficult, an I usually end up having to use so much force that I end up running a finger across the lens once the lens cap finally budges.

Other than that, its another quality filter kit from K&F concepts. Buy with confidence.

So I think a lot of people involved in video products are very familiar with the Tiffen Black Pro Mist filters. This is K&F's version of this filter. I'll elaborate on 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 filter then with the filter.

One of the results you get with such a filter is the blooming of the highlights. This filter does that pretty well. Comparing the bloom to the Tiffen line, I'd say it's between Tiffen's 1/2 and 1/4 strength, being closer to 1/4. The highlight fall from IMO was strong but natural. Remember that the light in the image fills the frame, so you're seeing this particular effect of this filter at its most extreme. You won't see as much flowering in a more natural environment. Take a look at the camera highlights. For me, the K&F filter had a big impact on highlight roll-off, which was very smooth.

The other effect you get with a black fog filter is slightly reduced contrast and slightly softening of the shadows. For me, I thought this filter did that pretty well. If you look at the texture on the camera handle in the image, you can see how that texture is just softened. Imagine shooting a person and you can imagine how much you could smooth the skin.

It also comes in a nice little screw together plastic case. Inside the case is this little rubber stopper that keeps the filter from sliding around in the case. I love the attention to detail here.

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 get good value for your money here. Can't wait to try this filter on some upcoming shoots.

I think K&F is moving into higher end filters and if this filter is an example of the kind of quality it can produce I can't wait to see what filter they release next.

I've used this filter a few times for my creative photography and videography and I can tell you that K&F Concept has done it again.

I can't post images of content I've paid for due to contractual reasons, but this is definitely a professional filter.

I noticed no degradation in image resolution, no white balance issues, no vignetting or distortion when the filter was on.

It arrived in a fairly large protective case which I immediately threw away and it was bulky, hard and bigger than it needed to be, but I do own a K&F filter case (shown in the pictures, not included with the filter) which I use.

Whilst I don't like the carrying case this is a GREAT Black Mist filter, it feels high quality, assembly was smooth, it feels sturdy and although I have NOT tested the scratch resistance I have faith in K&F Concept products.

Great value for a premium filter, would recommend to anyone in the market for one.

Preferring the shot to post-processing, I tried this filter with the only light from an electric garland and the rendering was good, the light from the garland is diffused and softer.
I can't wait to use it for nighttime videos when restrictions are lifted.

This makes a very nice clean bloom effect that makes any image look a little warmer and cozier. I included 2 shots with the filter, and one without to compare. There is a slight green flare to the left of the flamingo caused by this filter. It's fairly subtle, but you'll notice it if you're looking for it. It's more noticeable on video with movement, as it also moves around. As I got this primarily for video, that makes it less usable for me.

It screws on cleanly, and I really like the included magnetic dust cover. It's very easy to cap up and remove, and it looks good on the end of a lens.

Overall a great effect filter.

It is a filter designed for videos and to give a "vintage" touch to the final result. In short: wonderful result also for photography. This is a useful filter for reportage or portrait or landscape narration. You don't lose sharpness and you get much less "pulled" light that also expands in the shadowed area. It is a filter to be used in photography with large apertures and which "tells" an atmosphere. Technical review: It has no dominant details, so it leaves the colors similar to the photo taken without filter. Great ! It doesn't make light, you don't need to increase the Iso when you mount it. Great ! The sharpness in the details (and here is the beauty) remains almost unchanged. You don't lose sharpness in focus areas although I wouldn't use it in ultrafine landscape photography but for a storybook, outdoors or portrait together absolutely you. Autofocus is not affected by the filter, at least not on the Nikon D750 with fixed lenses. Use/Effect: This is a filter that gives a glowing effect to photos, especially special for videos and hard-light or backlit portraits. The reflections are lowered but without becoming dull, moreover the light "penetrates" into the shadows, giving a very soft "glow" effect. Ideal for portraiture or to give a more dreamy atmosphere, eliminates image clarity in high contrast areas. In the photos you can see some comparisons without filter / with filter, two portrait photos together and what comes to you. Bottom Line: This is a filter you don't think you could fit into your kit, but when it comes in, it has such a distinctive result that you try it in any situation. Absolutely to try!

This creates a very nice, clean bloom effect that makes every picture appear a little warmer and cozier. I have 2 shots with the filter and one without to compare. There is a slight green flare to the left of the flamingo caused by this filter. It's pretty subtle, but you'll notice it if you look for it. It's more noticeable on videos with motion because it's also moving. Since I got this mainly for videos, it's less usable for me.

It screws on neatly, and I really like the included magnetic dust cover. It's very easy to snap on and off, and it looks great on the end of a lens.

Overall a great effect filter.

Included in delivery: case and filter.
Tested with my Nikon kit lens. (see my sample photos)
Each top photo was taken on a tripod with a 10 second timer.
The Black Mist Pro filter has been added to each bottom photo.
This really works, as the name suggests!
You can see the colors and sharpness side by side in the original without a filter.
Then after you put the filter on the front of the lens,
you get a black fog. This calms the color saturation and the sharpness.
Just a small amount.

The case.
The top twists off the bottom and is made out of a smoke-colored plastic. The edges have a nice set of grooves.
Facilitates opening and closing. Branding above.
The bottom is made of the same plastic and has the same grooves on the side.
The highlight are the 2 gray silicone pads that are glued inside.
(These grooves will hold your filter) You can also use smaller and larger filters.
That's a plus.

The filter.
Is slim and made of aluminum.
The sides have really nice grooves which makes using the filter very smooth.
Great glass. Actually scratch resistant.
Got my keys out and hey, no scratches. Thumbs up.
Waterproof.
Filter weighs only 0.5 ounces. Both the housing and the filter weigh 2.7 ounces.

Overall very happy with the filter.
Great quality.
I took the 52mm version.
Used 2 of my kit lenses and no problems. Very easy to install and remove from the lens.
Easy to clean. Should last a very long time.

I prefer to shoot with filters rather than go into the software and spend extra time trying to get a similar effect.
Hope that was helpful.

I had my doubts before buying this 82mm black haze filter, because I really do mostly landscape and thought they were only used in portrait or "Street". I wasn't quite sure what I could pull out and got a pleasant surprise. A filter that creates a particular atmosphere, adding a kind of haze around points of light. In the photos you can see the effect it generates, for me it looks very interesting and I think that in many situations you can give a special touch to the photos. The filter is threaded type, comes in its plastic box, which also serves different sizes of filters, from 49mm to 82mm. Right now I just came up with some ideas for looking for applications in the landscape, I find this is a very interesting option with which I enjoy a lot. I leave you some photos and videos so you can understand what effect is achieved by using this filter.

So far, so good. It adds the right amount of haze to portraits to make it stylistic. It doesn't add too much in my opinion, and the image is still pretty sharp.

I've attached a test shot below that I took of a friend of mine in direct sunlight with a star filter and an ND filter (using this filter below).