Reviews
A good quality filter
The K&F Concept soft filter is an optically high quality piece of glass that begs the question, do we really need it?
The answer is yes and no.
In this digital age of numerous post production filters, the effect can easily be rendered by an experienced digital artist. The key here is experienced. To achieve the subtle soft focus effect in post is to have the opinion that less is more.
We tend to overdo FX and often the result is exaggerated and amateurish. The K&F filter keeps the subtlety in check and when used appropriately, the results can look quite good with little effort or experience.
The overall quality of the image with vary by the photographer's skill of course.
The answer is yes and no.
In this digital age of numerous post production filters, the effect can easily be rendered by an experienced digital artist. The key here is experienced. To achieve the subtle soft focus effect in post is to have the opinion that less is more.
We tend to overdo FX and often the result is exaggerated and amateurish. The K&F filter keeps the subtlety in check and when used appropriately, the results can look quite good with little effort or experience.
The overall quality of the image with vary by the photographer's skill of course.
21/02/2026