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.

The black fog filter is intended to give pictures, in particular videos, a dreamlike appearance by creating a "glow effect" for the entire picture. The hard edges of the image are softened, but the contrast in the dark areas is largely retained. Use this filter for best results, especially near the light source. A subtle halo is added around the point of light.

The 1/8 thickness makes for a nice subtle scattering of your footage. It helps to highlight your shadows slightly while maintaining a little bit of contrast, and gives the highlights a subtle bloom. I would place this right there with the Tiffen Black Pro Mist Filter.

The 1/8 filter is perfect for those looking to soften their image a bit without creating the "dreamy" look

Well done and add a very subtle change to your photos and videos to make them feel more real. Adds a slight smoothness and keeps the sharpness well Great product that is sold with a sturdy protective case.

Excellent filter, gives highlights a more natural feel, especially when used with digital cameras. It's not a magic button that makes the highlights play like a movie, but it certainly helps in a lot of scenarios.

This K&F black diffusion filter is a great kit. It reduces contrast, makes blacks slightly grayer, and provides a soft bloom around highlights. This 1/8 filter is the weakest, but it still makes a noticeable difference to the look of the images you take with it. . I was able to test it side by side with a Tiffen Black Pro Mist filter, and the results from each filter are extremely similar to the point where I don't really see a difference in the image, and I certainly couldn't say that the one or the other is better than the other. Both frames are made from aluminum alloy, and I think any aluminum frame can benefit from a little grease, even if it's just grease from the skin of your fingers that you rub on the nets. More expensive filters have brass frames which tend to be much smoother and don't stick. The K&F filter has approximately 1.25" deep machined grooves on each side of the filter, which provides excellent grip for your fingers when screwing/unscrewing the filter. One aspect in which K&F is the clear winner is that the K&F filter housing is far superior to the Tiffen housing; the Tiffen case is a square case in which the filter is loose on a piece of polystyrene, while the K&F case is superbly designed to hold the filter in place very securely thanks to a clever system of rubber grooves which can accommodate different sizes of filters. There is a filter thread at the front so you can stack another 77mm filter on top. Overall I find this to be an excellent quality filter that is roughly on par with the quality of Tiffen filters. It's a useful tool to have in a camera kit and well worth investing in.

I really like this filter, it works well and softens the camera image to make it look a little nicer at least in my opinion. 1/8 is also great for all types of lighting and doesn't give as much artifacting when pointed directly at the light source.

1/8th power provides a nice subtle spread to your footage. It helps bring out your shadows slightly while maintaining some contrast and provides a subtle bloom to the highlights. I would just put it up there with the Tiffen Black Pro Mist filter.

Was a perfect fit for my Nikon Z50! A must have for any camera to protect your lens and make it easier to clean. Found the price very competitive compared to similar filters.