I'm a big fan of the magnetic filter kits - this is actually my second one from K&F Concept. The magnets are strong enough to provide secure hold, but are still easy to change without fumbling or fear of dropping. p

These diffusion filters create nice pretty effects in my test shots. I love how they look with warm light, but they create some really fun and cool effects with colorful studio-type lighting as well. I really am happy with this set, and I would recommend it.

This is my initial review for the K&F Concept Magnetic Black Soft Diffusion, and I'll continue updating it as I am using it.

I am so excited to have this K&F Concept Diffusion. I received it this evening and I am in love. I have ordered similar diffuser from a different brand before from B&H and have been disappointed with it, but this one is a whole different story. I love the magnetic feature, it's so intuitive and stupid easy to use. It is true to the picture, maybe even prettier! It's very high quality and it looks exactly like advertised. I love the details, I am always trying to find great deals like this one. I find it very well priced for the quality that it offers, everything about it is screaming premium. It feels very well made, durable and easy to use. I really enjoy the design and functionality. At my age I am always searching for products and items that can make my life easier and better in whatever way. This product has improved my quality of life, I just keep recommending it to friends and family, I will defiantly do another order soon. I am extremely satisfied with it and I do recommend it 100 percent. Definitely a great experience, no complaints whatsoever. All around great product and worth every penny!

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It is a “magical” filter for portraits. It softens skin tones and imperfections.
I wish I had known about it years ago.
Absolutely love it. Highly recommend.

I have worked with K&F Concept filters in the past and generally had good experiences with them. They're good, mid-range quality filters at (usually) a budget price. I haven't worked with any black diffusion filters prior to this one so I have no basis against which to compare, but so far it seems to work as designed and seems to be made very well.

In a nutshell, this type of filter softens light a bit, causing some gentle halos around light sources, without impacting image sharpness or detail. Where I have seen the most noticeable impact is in images where there otherwise would be a lot of shadows and contrast; instead of stark contrast and strong shadows, the filter has the effect of brightening up the shadows somewhat and creating smoother color gradients. Sure, this can be done in software after the fact, but it is a lot easier to do this at the time the image is taken and it certainly is a lot less work.

The filter is very easy to install. This is my first magnetic filter and it is as easy to attach to my camera as I could have hoped. The threaded ring attaches to the lens in the same manner as a step ring or another filter, and the filter itself just snaps securely into place due to the magnetics. Removing the filter is just as simple, especially if you choose to leave the magnetic ring in place on the lens.

The assembly seems to be well made. I have had filters in the past that have been poorly constructed and rattle in the frames when shaken, or have been mildly blemished, or just felt cheap. This filter has none of those issues and appears to be well made.

This is a nice black diffusion filter. It's easy to install and use, and it just works. I will be using it more in the coming weeks.

Please note that a 1/4 diffusion filter is a fairly strong diffuser, so make sure that you want that level of softening for your shots.

If so, this is a great option at this price point. The build quality feels solid, and I did not see any flaws in the optics. The magnetic attachment between the ring (which screws in as normal), the filter, and the lens cap works surprisingly well. I wish this were universal, although if your camera takes a lot of abuse I would still go with the traditional screw-in filters. A good smack will dislodge everything.

This is my initial review for the K&F Concept Magnetic Black Soft Diffusion, and I'll continue updating it as I am using it.

I am so excited to have this K&F Concept Diffusion. I received it this evening and I am in love. I have ordered similar diffuser from a different brand before from B&H and have been disappointed with it, but this one is a whole different story. I love the magnetic feature, it's so intuitive and stupid easy to use. It is true to the picture, maybe even prettier! It's very high quality and it looks exactly like advertised. I love the details, I am always trying to find great deals like this one. I find it very well priced for the quality that it offers, everything about it is screaming premium. It feels very well made, durable and easy to use. I really enjoy the design and functionality. At my age I am always searching for products and items that can make my life easier and better in whatever way. This product has improved my quality of life, I just keep recommending it to friends and family, I will defiantly do another order soon. I am extremely satisfied with it and I do recommend it 100 percent. Definitely a great experience, no complaints whatsoever. All around great product and worth every penny!

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 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.