77mm Black Mist Filter 1/4 Special Effects Filter Ultra-Clear Multi-layer Coated With Waterproof Scratch-Resistant and Anti-Reflection Nano-Xcel Series

I've used this filter a couple of times for my creative photography and videography in a couple of instances and i can tell you K&F Concept nailed it again. I can't post images of content i was paid for due to contractual reasons, but this is definitely a professional grade filter. I noticed no image resolution degradation, no white balance issues, no vignetting or distortion when the filter was on. It arrived on a rather large protecting case that i discarded right away and it was unwieldy, hard and larger than it needed to be, but i own a K&F filter pouch (shown on pictures, not included with the filter) that i use. Despite not liking the carrying case, this is a GREAT Black Mist filter, it feels premium on your hands, mounting was smooth, it feels sturdy and while i did NOT test scratch resistance i trust K&F Concept products. Great value for a premium filter, i would recommend it to anyone who is in the market for one.

own two of these bad boys both at 1/4 strength paired with a vintage lens. I've been having some serious fun with them both and couldn't be happier. Does what it advertises itself to do and helps create stylized shots. 1/4 strength creates a strong enough glow that isn't too overwhelming.

When I first found out about this lens filter, I knew I needed it. I've spent so long in editing programs just to get a subpar hazy/soft affect on my photos, but this filter is what I've needed this whole time to streamline my photography workflow. It's the perfect filter for that dreamy film affect! The top photo is without the filter, the bottom photo was taken just a second later with the filter. It ads a beautiful softness and warmth to the photos!

good diffusion filter that costs less than its “known” analogues. The included case was a pleasant surprise. Despite its large size, there is no need to be afraid that the filter will get dirty or scratched in your bag or pocket.

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)

Well made and adds a very subtle change to your photos and video that make them feel more real. Adds a light smoothness and maintains sharpness well. Great product sold in with a solid protective hard case.

Looking for a Pro-Mist Black Filter? This one may be an option. We purchased the 82mm for testing and will report back when completed, but for now the highlight roll-off is amazing and wraps the light in an amazing way! Would love to see a 1/8, 1/2, and 1 option in the future too

So I think a lot of folks involved in video product are very familiar with the Tiffen Black Pro Mist filters. This is K&F's version of that filter. I will go into what I think about the filter but you can also judge for yourself in one of the pictures in this review where I show you the same image; the first without the filter then with the filter. One of the results you get with a filter of this type is blooming of the highlights. This filter does quite a good job of that. Comparing the bloom to the Tiffen line I would say it falls between Tiffen's 1/2 and 1/4 strength with it being closer to the 1/4. The highlight fall of was strong but natural in my opinion. Keep in mind the light in the image fills the frame so you are seeing this particular effect of this filter at it's most extreme. You won't see that much blooming in a more natural setting. Take a look at the highlights on the camera. To me the K&F filter had a great effect on the highlight roll off which was very smooth. The other effect you get with a black mist filter is the slightly reduced contrast and the slight softening of the shadows. To me I thought this filter did this quite well. If you look at the texture on the handle of the camera in the image you can see how it's just sort of softened that texture. Imagine shooting a person and you can imagine how much you would be able to smooth out the skin. It also comes in a nice little screw together plastic case. Inside the case are these little rubber stopper than prevent the filter from sliding around in the case. I love the attention to detail here. So compared to the Tiffen version of this lens at the size I got which was 82mm the K&F Black Mist is about $40 cheaper. I think you are getting a lot of value for your money here. I can't wait to try out this filter on some upcoming shoots. I think K&F is making a move into higher end filters and if this filter is an example of the kind of quality they can produce, I can't wait to see what filter they release next.

Includes: 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. Each Bottom photo, the black mist pro filter was added. This really does work as the name suggests! Side by side you can see the colors and focus in the original without filter. Then after applying the filter to the front of the lens, you get a black mist. This calms down the color saturation and the sharpness. Just a small amount. The case. Top twists off from the bottom and is made of a smoked plastic. The edges have a nice groove set. Makes opening and closing easy. Branding on top. The bottom is made of the same plastic and has the same grooves on the side. The highlight is the 2 gray silicone pads that are glued down inside. (These grooves will hold you filter) You could also use with smaller and larger filters. That's a plus. The filter. Is slim line and made of aluminum. Sides have really nice grooves, makes using the filter very smooth. Great glass. Actually scratch resistant. Took out my keys and hey no scratches. Thumbs up. Waterproof. Filter weighs only .5 ounces. Both the case and filter weight 2.7 ounces. Overall very pleased with the filter. Great quality. I picked up the 52mm version. Used 2 of my kit lens and no issues. Very smooth to install and remove from lens. Easy to clean. Should last a very long time. I prefer to shoot with filters verse going into software and spending extra time to get a similar effect. Hope this was helpful.

Huge thanks for customer support. This is the best mist filter, doesnt ruin contrast or sharpness, has a fine subtle effect