Definitely a nice surprise! I expected an average filter for the price point, I am attaching a copy of one of the first 5 photos I took with it in the Smoky Mountains. The first 4 were just figuring out the shutter speed I wanted. Quite pleased, wife happy - can't ask for anything more. Looking forward to many pictures using this 82mm Variable ND Filter with my Tamron 24-70 lens (or a more wide angle when I can afford one) on my Nikon D-500.

The price point of the ND1000 filter is very reasonable considering the quality of this item. It's very slim and causes no vignetting on my Canon 16-35 L at 16mm. The colours are faithful and it allows for a decent length of shot in daylight.

This "K&F Concept 77mm True Color Variable Fader" is quite a well designed and constructed filter. It is a "twofer" in so far as it combines both a Neutral Density (ND) and a Circular Polarizing (CPL) filters into one easy to use screw-on device. The build quality is impressive, as have been the majority of K&F filters I've ordered over the last two year. Further, the filter comes packed in a leather case with a pull-out tab to slide the filter out for use.

If forced to find a fault it would only be that I wished the filter went further in its light reducing abillities. Having said that about its ND2 to 32 range, I must also heap praise on the filter for the orange finger putters which allow you to move the filter in gradual amounts instead of only being able to set the filter on full stops. Thus the combination of the CPL function (which cuts out reflections from water or stray light from unwanted directions) together with the ND function (which diminishes the amount of light entering onto the camera's sensor thereby allowing longer exposures) provides the ability to get smooth shots of such things as moving water without suffereing any glare from reflections.

The K&F brand of filters, as a whole and specifically this "K&F Concept 77mm True Color Variable Fader," are well made photographic filters that are true to size and perform their intended effect well. Comparing this filter to similar filters from other makers leaves me with the definite thought that for the cost, fit and effect the K&F filters perform quite well. This filter, specifically, is an impressive filter at a reasonable price and I think it is, if not a spectacular build, definitively better than the average. As such I think that the "K&F Concept 77mm True Color Variable Fader" is unquestionably a strong 4 star product which deserves a place at or near the top of anyone's comparison shopping list.

(Please see below for my rating criteria):

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1 star. This is the absolute lowest I can go and is a definite recommendation against being purchased.
2 stars. Less than average - having issues that I try to delineate in my review. I personally would not pay for this item.
3 stars. Average - neither great nor terrible. It will do the job it is supposed to do but without any obvious good or bad issues.I might or might not buy this item depending on the severity of my need or want.
4 stars. While the product is better than average it is not an excellent product. I would probably buy this product.
5 stars. Enough above average that it exceeds my expectations of how the product would and should perform. A product getting this rating is highly recommended.

Further middle ratings: The above explanation is the base of the recommendations I give in a review. Some ratings are further rated as soft (1/2 star below), solid (the star rating given) or strong (1/2 star above)

Great little filter made specifically for Cinematic effect.
I'm a professional photographer. I had written a rather lengthy 5 star review, but it was rejected for reasons I am not aware of. I recommend this filter if you are looking to soften the visual impact of your photos and video.

The filter has the size of 10x10cm, weighs 47.5 gr and is 2mm thick, so it matches the filter holder from the same company. Made of anti-reflective glass, it allows to eliminate the noise caused by artificial lights (that is, the yellow part that appears below in the photos of the Milky Way, due to the city's artificial lights). The difference without the filter is noticeable, although a good post-production process will keep the artificial light while the filter is fully cut. With long exposures for the Milky Way, the amount of light captured by the sensor decreases slightly, but the raw power is rich in information and makes it possible to recover the Milky Way and the whole starry sky. It's possible to overcome this (i.e. capture more light) by using a tracker star or taking multiple shots (in my case, without a tracker star, with an f2.8 to 11mm, the max time to not getting the movement of stars is 30seconds). Even in the city it does its job eliminating that yellowish gradient in the sky and bringing out the beauty of the night lights.

Of course, quality has its price and from this point of view, K&F has never disappointed me. In the filter sector, it is the brand with the best price/performance ratio. The glass is of excellent quality and does not cause any loss of sharpness, moreover it is delivered in a specially protected imitation leather packaging. It is in no way inferior to better-known and more expensive brands. Great for my beautiful photos.

On the other hand, from an objective point of view, the magnetic attachment is extremely practical, since it greatly facilitates and reduces the insertion times. As you can see from the attached video, I used the 67mm diameter kit for the Sony G 75-300mm. At first you have to take a little hand with the insert, but the latter is firm and the magnetic attraction It is definitely strong, so there is no risk of the filter coming loose due to external causes. Once you get used to this level of convenience, you're unlikely to return, especially when you're able to quickly remove or change the filter.

The cost of the kit is certainly not low, but in relation to the quality of the optical glasses and the ease of use, it turns out to be extremely advantageous. However, before purchasing, carefully check the diameter of your lens.

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