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Good filters can, after all, also be inexpensive
Lenses of modern digital cameras are increasingly trimmed for sharpness and imaging performance, which is of course good on the one hand, but also brings with it a dilemma, namely that motifs often appear hard and rich in contrast and pictures somehow lack a certain charm. To soften this modern "look" a bit, to make motifs a little softer, highlights to be diffuse and a little softer, that's what effect filters like the Nano-K Black-Diffusion from K&F Concept are intended for and are particularly popular with cinegraphs . But photographers also benefit from such filters, as portraits, for example, get a pleasant, somewhat dreamy look without losing too much sharpness. The diffusion effect comes into its own when a light source, such as a window or lamp, is in the field of view. At first you will have to experiment a bit to find the optimal filter strength for the desired look. The K&F Nano-K Black Diffusion ¼ I tried is, in my opinion, ideally suited for gaining initial experience, since the diffusion effect is already very effective thanks to the filter strength of ¼, but there is still sufficient sharpness and contrast . In terms of both feel and quality, there is nothing wrong with the K&F Black Diffusion. The filter is very well made and has a flat profile to avoid vignetting. The thread is cleanly worked and smooth-running. I didn't notice any noticeable color shifts or vignetting. Tip: I always buy filters according to the largest lens diameter in my inventory and fit the filter via step-up rings, on the respective lenses on which I want to use the filter. This has the advantage that you only have to buy filters once and even if large filters are of course a bit more expensive than small ones, it is worth it in the end because step-up rings do not cost much. It may also be worth buying a complete set of such adapter rings with different diameters.
25/10/2023