really wasn't sure what to expect from this filter. I mean I know what technically it should have done but I've been fooled before with bad results and not knowing this brand. I was ready to be disappointed, but I certainly wasn't. This filter offers a beautifully softening effect that doesn't blur so much but maintains decent focus while producing a very soft touch of haze. It's very delicate and a really nice tool in a portrait photographer's arsenal. It also has a beautiful effect on candles and sharp points of light, creating a soft hue or softened aura around the light source. It looks a bit "dreamy" if that helps paint the picture. I've used this filter with my primary Nikon portrait lens and intend to continue shooting with it to learn more about it, but so far it's been quite an exciting discovery. I will say that while this filter is safe enough, it does not fit my lens threads as closely as I am more used to. Something doesn't seem right, but they're not binding, so I'll leave it alone well enough. I'm very impressed with this filter and think it's pretty good value.

The "K&F Concept 62mm Black Diffusion Filter 1/4 Black Mist Soft Glow Diffusor Lens Filters" is fine, but I've found my Nikon lens to not screw on tightly (like the threads are a different depth or so). The filter itself was a bit dusty when it arrived, at least I thought so. It has a nice effect on portraits if you don't mind a softer focus effect.

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.

As with most K&F products, the build quality of this filter is quite good. The threads are smooth, the filter ring is powder coated and then the optics... well, hard to tell they're clear or anything as it's a diffusion/softening filter, but the image quality is still quite good. More about that later. The filter comes in a circular filter housing which is one of the cleanest filter housings I have ever seen! If they aren't already selling these as products, they honestly might be! There are raised dividing circles that allow you to fit filters of all sizes into the case, unlike most that have a foam cutout (which admittedly offers more padding). It would be nice if the filter housing had a little sticker stating what's basically on the box - "Nano-Series 52mm MRC Black Diffusion 1/4" in my case. In fact, the outer box has it listed a few different times , including twice on the sticker label... one on the case would be even better The optics look like clear glass with a few small gray dirt spots This is the intended design The effect it creates is a soft diffused glow ;a bloom effect.Using this black diffusion filter reduces contrast and overall it looks like a soft filter.But sharpness at the point of focus is not affected too much so they are used in portraiture as well as other creative photography Light sources bloom when looking through this filter I still find the 1/4 power very useful, while the 1/2 to 1 can be more of a niche.

Great filter for night street photography in well-lit situations. Street signs, lights, etc. Give your pictures a very nice, soft glow. During the day it gives a soft, cinematic touch. Not 100% on my lens but a very nice filter to have in your bag.

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 filter does exactly what it claims to do. It provides a slightly softening, hazy effect that is more visible in certain lighting conditions, e.g. B. when you point at the sun during the golden hour. For me the effect is not as strong as I had hoped and so this has become a filter that I only get to use once infrequently, for very specific and rare situations. To describe the effect, I'd say think of the old look you see in cheesy Christmas movies where there's a scene with candles and there's a steamy, hazy glow around the flames. It's a subtle form of it. And yet, when used during the city's golden hour, it can add a dreamy effect to footage if you know what you're doing.

Actually more than I realized! Great company!

I was undecided whether to choose this product or some other more blatant brand. After trying it, I am very satisfied with the optical and constructive quality.