Reviews
excellent value for money, decent performance
let's talk right away about what we find when unpacking:
- Filter in its plastic case
(in the video you will find unboxing, first impressions)
The filter is available in different variants depending on the intensity, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
The effect is created by a homogeneous layer of microdots on the glass and on the surface we also have an oleophobic treatment to facilitate lens cleaning.
The filter is suitable for both hobby and leisure use. professional, it comes with the classic screw connection, in my case 82mm, and is double threaded so it can overlay another filter and add its effects.
These types of filters are suitable for anyone who wants to achieve a soft, desaturated and pastel effect in daytime photos, or for those who want to take advantage of the effect at night to enhance neon or strong lights by reducing their highlights, but simultaneously creating a haze-like halo around them. Another use is to smooth the skin by reducing wrinkles or imperfections.
I immediately tested this 1/4 filter and I have to say that it is well balanced. The effect is not pronounced but present, in the shots related to portraits, through an effect that I dare define as almost dreamlike, which also softens the skin without losing detail. For night shots, this filter does its best, bringing out the highlights and creating an effect similar to the glow with some haze.
While using it, I realized that static photos can also be taken using a different approach. The first photo was taken with the filter is the camera on the easel and the second without the filter inserted. In doing so I've had the opportunity, in post-processing, to be able to have a clean level and one with an applied effect that I can use at will through the level masks and I have to say that the results are excellent has brought.
The filter reminded me in part of vintage soft focus lenses, lenses I've owned myself, and I can safely say it tends to have a very similar effect. This filter is perfect for those who strive for soft focus, for those who love a fog effect or want to add a different touch to portrait photography.
In summary I can say that this filter is excellent value for money and with good use it gives really excellent results. I haven't encountered any problems or anything like that, especially after more than a week of use. For this reason my rating is 4 stars, my testing was done with a mirrorless APSC body and full frame body. I can safely say that this filter can be compared to products with a higher price.
- Filter in its plastic case
(in the video you will find unboxing, first impressions)
The filter is available in different variants depending on the intensity, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
The effect is created by a homogeneous layer of microdots on the glass and on the surface we also have an oleophobic treatment to facilitate lens cleaning.
The filter is suitable for both hobby and leisure use. professional, it comes with the classic screw connection, in my case 82mm, and is double threaded so it can overlay another filter and add its effects.
These types of filters are suitable for anyone who wants to achieve a soft, desaturated and pastel effect in daytime photos, or for those who want to take advantage of the effect at night to enhance neon or strong lights by reducing their highlights, but simultaneously creating a haze-like halo around them. Another use is to smooth the skin by reducing wrinkles or imperfections.
I immediately tested this 1/4 filter and I have to say that it is well balanced. The effect is not pronounced but present, in the shots related to portraits, through an effect that I dare define as almost dreamlike, which also softens the skin without losing detail. For night shots, this filter does its best, bringing out the highlights and creating an effect similar to the glow with some haze.
While using it, I realized that static photos can also be taken using a different approach. The first photo was taken with the filter is the camera on the easel and the second without the filter inserted. In doing so I've had the opportunity, in post-processing, to be able to have a clean level and one with an applied effect that I can use at will through the level masks and I have to say that the results are excellent has brought.
The filter reminded me in part of vintage soft focus lenses, lenses I've owned myself, and I can safely say it tends to have a very similar effect. This filter is perfect for those who strive for soft focus, for those who love a fog effect or want to add a different touch to portrait photography.
In summary I can say that this filter is excellent value for money and with good use it gives really excellent results. I haven't encountered any problems or anything like that, especially after more than a week of use. For this reason my rating is 4 stars, my testing was done with a mirrorless APSC body and full frame body. I can safely say that this filter can be compared to products with a higher price.
10/03/2023