49 mm Variable ND Filter ND3-ND1000, Ultra-thin HD, with Double-sided 28-layer Nano-coating, Nano-Xcel Series

SKU: KF01.2004

  • 83.99
Overall Rating 4.9   41
Reviews
5
Top workmanship, fits perfectly on Sony 28-75 f2.8
The KF Concept gray filter is - as usual from other products of the brand - high quality processed and comes in a safe and practical case.

Thanks to the special coating of the Nano-X series, there is no unwanted light interference in the image during use. In addition, the resistance to scratches increases, which I can really confirm here. Especially when I'm out in nature, I often come into contact with dust, dirt or other obstacles, which so far have not been able to cause any damage to the filter.
Here, the excellent functioning dust and water resistance of the filter is also to be emphasized!

As expected, the imaging performance of the filter is very good. The aperture stops can be precisely adjusted and are a blessing for my 28-75 2.8 lens. This allows for longer exposures with the aperture open and great bokeh in bright daylight. In terms of image sharpness, I couldn't notice any differences in images with and without filters. Only color-wise, there is a slight distortion towards warmer hues. But that's nothing that can't be cleaned up in post edit.

The filter can also show its strengths in the video area. Thanks to the stepless change of the aperture steps, as well as the easy and smoothly operable adjustment mechanism, smooth and quiet aperture transitions can be realized here. Especially with older cameras, this is a great advantage!

For such a performance, every hobby photographer should also be willing to dig a little deeper into his pocket. With this filter, the price of currently around 80€ is definitely worth it! That the image does not remain unaltered is clear from the outset with such filters. Since these changes but here compared to competing products but really keep within limits and can be subsequently ""wegbearbeitet"", this is not a point of criticism for me.

Accordingly, full 5 stars and a clear buy recommendation on my part.
22/11/2022