Reviews
Very subtle effect...
"Technically" the filter is absolutely fine, it comes well packaged in a padded plastic folding box, can be easily screwed onto a 77mm filter thread and, at least in my first test, caused no visible reflections.
However, the effect is really very subtle, you have to look very closely to see a difference between a photo with and without a filter.
The contrast is reduced very slightly, one has the feeling that a very light fog is covering the subject. Background blur (bokeh) is emphasized a little more.
I could imagine using the filter on flattering portraits or romantic wedding pictures to give them a very slightly dreamy look - but the effect is really very, very small.
The image doesn't really become blurry either, only the micro-contrast is somewhat subdued.
A landscape picture such as the edge of a forest in the morning fog could also benefit from it...
So, now compare the two quick pictures of my tomato bushes and try to find out which of the two pictures has a filter and which one has no filter...have fun included!
However, the effect is really very subtle, you have to look very closely to see a difference between a photo with and without a filter.
The contrast is reduced very slightly, one has the feeling that a very light fog is covering the subject. Background blur (bokeh) is emphasized a little more.
I could imagine using the filter on flattering portraits or romantic wedding pictures to give them a very slightly dreamy look - but the effect is really very, very small.
The image doesn't really become blurry either, only the micro-contrast is somewhat subdued.
A landscape picture such as the edge of a forest in the morning fog could also benefit from it...
So, now compare the two quick pictures of my tomato bushes and try to find out which of the two pictures has a filter and which one has no filter...have fun included!
09/03/2023