The filter I ordered arrived quickly the next day. Everything was nicely packaged in a cardboard box and a plastic case with a sponge for protection and storage when not in use. Previously, I used filters without adjusting the aperture, and it was quite problematic. I travel a lot, including to the tropics with bright sunlight or to Arab countries. It often came out while I was changing filters with different apertures, sometimes a few times during a trip. This filter has a variable aperture, which will be very useful for me; I've been looking for it. I took a few photos at home in different light conditions and I'm very pleased that, despite the low light, I don't have to remove the filter to take a picture or significantly overclock the camera's settings. The photo quality is very good. I'm going on a trip to the UAE and other Asian countries at the end of February. I'll add to my experience with this filter after testing it under real-world, variable conditions, but I think it will do the job. I'll also try using this filter with paints. The product itself looks solid and very carefully crafted, with no plastic or resin components. There's only one downside that disappointed me: the kit doesn't include a lens cap, and my standard 58mm lens doesn't fit. I'll have to buy a lens cap myself to protect it as best as possible.