K&F contacted me to test the new Black Mist filter.
It's a filter designed for videos that gives a "vintage" touch to the end result.
In short: Nice result for photography too. It's a useful filter for portrait or landscape or storytelling reportage. You don't lose sharpness and you get a much less "shot" light that also expands in the shadowed area.
It is a filter used in large aperture photography that "tells" an atmosphere.
But let's start from the beginning.
Packaging/handling: The filter is placed next to the plastic box in a very resistant and protective slip case. The filter is screwable (rightly so, because it was created for video makers and in any case up to a diameter of 82). I would have preferred a box. But the case you can see in the photo (the round one) is very useful and sturdy. The filter is durable and goes well with all the lenses I've mounted it on.
Technical review:
It has no dominant details, so the colors remain similar to the photo taken without a filter. Optimal!
It doesn't lose light, no need to up the ISO once mounted. Optimal!
The sharpness of detail (and here comes the beauty) remains almost unchanged. You do NOT lose sharpness in the areas in focus, even if I wouldn't use it in ultra defined landscape photography, but for a storytelling, outdoor or portrait set absolutely yes.
The autofocus remains unaffected by the filter, at least not on the Nikon D750 with prime lenses.
Use / Effect: It is a filter that gives photos a "glow" effect, especially for videos and for portraits in bright or backlit conditions.
The highlights are dimmed but without becoming dull, and the light "penetrates" the shadows, giving a very soft "glow" effect. Great for portraits or to create a more dreamy atmosphere, it removes the clarity of the image in high contrast areas.
On the photos you can see a few unfiltered/filtered comparisons, two portrait photos and what comes to you.
Result in short: it's a filter that you won't believe fits in your kit, but when it does, it has such a special result that you would try it in any situation. Be sure to try it!
It's a filter designed for videos that gives a "vintage" touch to the end result.
In short: Nice result for photography too. It's a useful filter for portrait or landscape or storytelling reportage. You don't lose sharpness and you get a much less "shot" light that also expands in the shadowed area.
It is a filter used in large aperture photography that "tells" an atmosphere.
But let's start from the beginning.
Packaging/handling: The filter is placed next to the plastic box in a very resistant and protective slip case. The filter is screwable (rightly so, because it was created for video makers and in any case up to a diameter of 82). I would have preferred a box. But the case you can see in the photo (the round one) is very useful and sturdy. The filter is durable and goes well with all the lenses I've mounted it on.
Technical review:
It has no dominant details, so the colors remain similar to the photo taken without a filter. Optimal!
It doesn't lose light, no need to up the ISO once mounted. Optimal!
The sharpness of detail (and here comes the beauty) remains almost unchanged. You do NOT lose sharpness in the areas in focus, even if I wouldn't use it in ultra defined landscape photography, but for a storytelling, outdoor or portrait set absolutely yes.
The autofocus remains unaffected by the filter, at least not on the Nikon D750 with prime lenses.
Use / Effect: It is a filter that gives photos a "glow" effect, especially for videos and for portraits in bright or backlit conditions.
The highlights are dimmed but without becoming dull, and the light "penetrates" the shadows, giving a very soft "glow" effect. Great for portraits or to create a more dreamy atmosphere, it removes the clarity of the image in high contrast areas.
On the photos you can see a few unfiltered/filtered comparisons, two portrait photos and what comes to you.
Result in short: it's a filter that you won't believe fits in your kit, but when it does, it has such a special result that you would try it in any situation. Be sure to try it!
02/04/2022
This is my initial review for the K&F Concept 67mm Black Soft Filter, and I'll continue updating it as I use it.This is a very good quality soft filter, I think one of the best I've ever used, but I had a little incident while installing it , it broke the rim frame of my lens, although my lens is 67mm but i think this one was a little bigger as while i was screwing it, my lens broke. So I'm a bit disappointed and confused as it was an expensive $1200 Sony lens, other than that, the pictures are beautiful it does add a nice glow, specially if you want to replicate some vintage film looks. I noticed it to be very good outdoor specially in sun light you will get some interesting flares and reflections and haze around the subjects.I hope you like my review, if you found it to be helpful please don't forget to click on the helpful button below.
25/03/2022
I'll start by saying that this filter will stay on my Canon 24-70 forever and that I'm pleased and amazed at the effect it gives my photographs.
The filter comes in a hard case, which already distinguishes it from low-end filters: it is convenient to use and has a non-slip part with different notches for multiple filter sizes. The construction is excellent and immediately recognizable by the layer applied to the surface, which is a professional tool.
If you're a photography freak like me, you've already tried things like petroleum jelly on the lens, stockings pulled onto a filter, or different films to get an effect similar to diffusion/glow. Here this filter is anything but. It has a sneaky effect and does NOT degrade the image. The edges remain sharp while the colors inside the photo seem to fade slightly, restoring the quality obtained using film: really nice! I bought it for daytime photography, but certainly one of its best uses is with night lights, where you can better appreciate that spread of color and brightness. Although it is an overused term, this filter gives the digital photo pulp an organic feel. I would like to point out that it does not have an obvious and vulgar broad appeal, but is visible without being noticed. Also highly recommended for videos!
The filter comes in a hard case, which already distinguishes it from low-end filters: it is convenient to use and has a non-slip part with different notches for multiple filter sizes. The construction is excellent and immediately recognizable by the layer applied to the surface, which is a professional tool.
If you're a photography freak like me, you've already tried things like petroleum jelly on the lens, stockings pulled onto a filter, or different films to get an effect similar to diffusion/glow. Here this filter is anything but. It has a sneaky effect and does NOT degrade the image. The edges remain sharp while the colors inside the photo seem to fade slightly, restoring the quality obtained using film: really nice! I bought it for daytime photography, but certainly one of its best uses is with night lights, where you can better appreciate that spread of color and brightness. Although it is an overused term, this filter gives the digital photo pulp an organic feel. I would like to point out that it does not have an obvious and vulgar broad appeal, but is visible without being noticed. Also highly recommended for videos!
15/03/2022
I bought this filter to get rid of the sharpness and overly digital look of today's cameras. The quality of this Black Pro Mist from KeF is excellent, the result is identical to the more expensive filters from Nisi.
The effect it gives is mainly apparent when we frame light sources that create a halo around the main source, be it the sun or an artificial light.
Great for adding a vintage and special touch to your photos/videos
The effect it gives is mainly apparent when we frame light sources that create a halo around the main source, be it the sun or an artificial light.
Great for adding a vintage and special touch to your photos/videos
08/03/2022
So far so good. It adds the right amount of haze for portraits to make it's stylistic. It doesn't add too much in my opinion, and the picture is still pretty sharp.I included a test shot below, which I took of a friend of mine in direct sunlight with a star filter and a ND filter as well (with this filter below)
04/03/2022
Included in delivery: case and filter.
Tested with my Nikon kit lens. (see my sample photos)
Each top photo was taken on a tripod with a 10 second timer.
The Black Mist Pro filter has been added to each bottom photo.
This really works, as the name suggests!
You can see the colors and sharpness side by side in the original without a filter.
Then after you put the filter on the front of the lens,
you get a black fog. This calms the color saturation and the sharpness.
Just a small amount.
The case.
The top twists off the bottom and is made out of a smoke-colored plastic. The edges have a nice set of grooves.
Facilitates opening and closing. Branding above.
The bottom is made of the same plastic and has the same grooves on the side.
The highlight are the 2 gray silicone pads that are glued inside.
(These grooves will hold your filter) You can also use smaller and larger filters.
That's a plus.
The filter.
Is slim and made of aluminum.
The sides have really nice grooves which makes using the filter very smooth.
Great glass. Actually scratch resistant.
Got my keys out and hey, no scratches. Thumbs up.
Waterproof.
Filter weighs only 0.5 ounces. Both the housing and the filter weigh 2.7 ounces.
Overall very happy with the filter.
Great quality.
I took the 52mm version.
Used 2 of my kit lenses and no problems. Very easy to install and remove from the lens.
Easy to clean. Should last a very long time.
I prefer to shoot with filters rather than go into the software and spend extra time trying to get a similar effect.
Hope that was helpful.
Tested with my Nikon kit lens. (see my sample photos)
Each top photo was taken on a tripod with a 10 second timer.
The Black Mist Pro filter has been added to each bottom photo.
This really works, as the name suggests!
You can see the colors and sharpness side by side in the original without a filter.
Then after you put the filter on the front of the lens,
you get a black fog. This calms the color saturation and the sharpness.
Just a small amount.
The case.
The top twists off the bottom and is made out of a smoke-colored plastic. The edges have a nice set of grooves.
Facilitates opening and closing. Branding above.
The bottom is made of the same plastic and has the same grooves on the side.
The highlight are the 2 gray silicone pads that are glued inside.
(These grooves will hold your filter) You can also use smaller and larger filters.
That's a plus.
The filter.
Is slim and made of aluminum.
The sides have really nice grooves which makes using the filter very smooth.
Great glass. Actually scratch resistant.
Got my keys out and hey, no scratches. Thumbs up.
Waterproof.
Filter weighs only 0.5 ounces. Both the housing and the filter weigh 2.7 ounces.
Overall very happy with the filter.
Great quality.
I took the 52mm version.
Used 2 of my kit lenses and no problems. Very easy to install and remove from the lens.
Easy to clean. Should last a very long time.
I prefer to shoot with filters rather than go into the software and spend extra time trying to get a similar effect.
Hope that was helpful.
17/02/2022
I have the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II which is a Micro 4/3's camera. As such, the lenses are tiny with less glass to cover, making the price of these filters extremely low. So I bought both this K&F Concept 58mm Black Soft Filter 1/4 and the infamous Black Pro-Mist 1/4 Filter. This is all subjective, but I prefer the look of the Tiffen black pro mist more. The K&F is a bit too bloomy, and the image loses a lot of contrast. That makes the K&F less versatile. Meanwhile, the Tiffen is more balanced, with less bloom and higher contrast. Making it perfectly acceptable for everyday use.Given the low price of this K&F filter, I'll still keep it. But, If I had to choose one, it would undoubtedly be the Tiffen Black Pro Mist filter.
14/02/2022
While a great misty filter, I can sometimes see the black dots in my photos even though the lens, glass, and sensor are cleaned so I know it’s the filter itself. It often messes up my camera’s autofocus as it tries to focus on the spots on the filter. When it all works properly it’s a great filter and makes for some cool looking diffused photos.
11/02/2022
I have watched different films noticing the use of diffusers. I really did a lot of comparing black matt filters.This one is perfect. I get the softening without it being noticeable.This is really a high quality filter. I am very happy with it.
09/02/2022