Reviews
Pretty special but occasionally quite profitable filter with a slight loss of sharpness
The filter performance with the reported strength of 1/4 creates subtle and just perceptible "embellishments" of the motif. Filters with a strength of 1/2 or 1/1 cause a clearer effect. The effect itself is very clear and realistic with the available filter levels in the product illustrations. Definitely recommended for occasional use in order to directly change the image effect and message accordingly. Of course, this also works for still images during post-processing. Therefore, the filter is probably intended more for videography, where a corresponding result is not so authentic or can only be produced with effort in post-processing.
As a target group, I imagine wedding photographers who, with the soft effect (it is advertised as "dreamy" to match the occasion), directly achieve an acceptable result without complex post-processing in e.g. B. Photoshop, Lightroom or similar image processing.
Nature and portrait photographers could also enjoy the filter to achieve a corresponding look.
With a Pentax K-70 and a Pentax-DA 16-85 1:3.5-5.6 ED DC WR, I tested the filter on 4 different subjects and under 3 usual exposure situations, and I confirm the advertised filter effect.. As a
result the bright areas are especially softened, while the focus remains unchanged.
In slightly darker recording situations, it becomes apparent that e.g. B. a candle flame gets a glow, while the other image elements are only slightly softer or displayed with less contrast.
Glittering backlighting in water drops is also softened pleasantly, while the shadows look a bit brighter. A depth of field that is already effective is softened more finely overall.
I imagine taking pictures in the twilight or with nocturnal lighting comfortably with the filter.
The filter causes no visible color cast, no image distortion and can be used for the intended purpose without hesitation.
The only criticism is that the lens loses some of its sharpness when the filter is attached, but this is only clearly visible when the 100% view is enlarged.
So if you don't take photos professionally and demand the corresponding fee for your work, but occasionally use the snap box for the fun of it, this filter should be sufficient for inexpensive experimentation.
As a target group, I imagine wedding photographers who, with the soft effect (it is advertised as "dreamy" to match the occasion), directly achieve an acceptable result without complex post-processing in e.g. B. Photoshop, Lightroom or similar image processing.
Nature and portrait photographers could also enjoy the filter to achieve a corresponding look.
With a Pentax K-70 and a Pentax-DA 16-85 1:3.5-5.6 ED DC WR, I tested the filter on 4 different subjects and under 3 usual exposure situations, and I confirm the advertised filter effect.. As a
result the bright areas are especially softened, while the focus remains unchanged.
In slightly darker recording situations, it becomes apparent that e.g. B. a candle flame gets a glow, while the other image elements are only slightly softer or displayed with less contrast.
Glittering backlighting in water drops is also softened pleasantly, while the shadows look a bit brighter. A depth of field that is already effective is softened more finely overall.
I imagine taking pictures in the twilight or with nocturnal lighting comfortably with the filter.
The filter causes no visible color cast, no image distortion and can be used for the intended purpose without hesitation.
The only criticism is that the lens loses some of its sharpness when the filter is attached, but this is only clearly visible when the 100% view is enlarged.
So if you don't take photos professionally and demand the corresponding fee for your work, but occasionally use the snap box for the fun of it, this filter should be sufficient for inexpensive experimentation.
08/03/2023