K&F Concept Square Filter Holder + ND8 + ND64 + ND1000 + Round CPL Kit, with Adapter Rings 67mm 72mm 77mm 82mm (X-PRO Series)
SKU: SKU.1877
This is tough to beat. Not only do you get a 100mm GLASS (not plastic) 10-stop ND filter, but you also get the filter METAL mount and multiple METAL lens adapters. Even if you need to buy step-up/down adapters because the ones included do not fit your lenses, this is still a bargain. Even though this comes in at well below the price of other 100mm 10-stop filters (without the mounting system), it performs excellently.
My unit doesn't produce any noticeable color cast, but I also shoot solely in RAW, so a color cast wouldn't be an issue anyway. The case for the filter is firm, so I don't worry about it very much when it's in my camera back, and the soft lining keeps the filter safe from scratches (so long as nothing coarse gets inside, of course). Better still, the filter mount features a second slot should you wish to use additional 100mm filters (e.g. graduated filters). I point out the size because this is the "standard" in these filters, rather than the more common 80-something mm ones you see in comparably-priced square ND filter bundles that use smaller, cheaper plastic filters instead.
The only issue I found, and this is really just nitpicking at this point, is that the filter mount never really feels very securely attached to the lens. The filter and mount won't fall off if the camera is moved or tilted forward, but the mechanism that attaches the mount to the lens adapter could be a bit tighter fitting in my opinion. Nevertheless, great product at a great price. Anything "better" will be considerably more expensive, and even then, how much "better" will it be?
My unit doesn't produce any noticeable color cast, but I also shoot solely in RAW, so a color cast wouldn't be an issue anyway. The case for the filter is firm, so I don't worry about it very much when it's in my camera back, and the soft lining keeps the filter safe from scratches (so long as nothing coarse gets inside, of course). Better still, the filter mount features a second slot should you wish to use additional 100mm filters (e.g. graduated filters). I point out the size because this is the "standard" in these filters, rather than the more common 80-something mm ones you see in comparably-priced square ND filter bundles that use smaller, cheaper plastic filters instead.
The only issue I found, and this is really just nitpicking at this point, is that the filter mount never really feels very securely attached to the lens. The filter and mount won't fall off if the camera is moved or tilted forward, but the mechanism that attaches the mount to the lens adapter could be a bit tighter fitting in my opinion. Nevertheless, great product at a great price. Anything "better" will be considerably more expensive, and even then, how much "better" will it be?
17/03/2023
First time using an ND filter and I’m really pleased with the photo I took. The quality is really good. Thank you!
16/03/2023
Really good filters. For the money and got quality
16/03/2023
Nice finish with a excellent thumb lock. All metal parts that are machined to fit perfectly. Very nice product with first class glass. Made in England.
15/03/2023
My expectations have been exceeded by far! For little money you get a high-quality filter holder that does exactly what it should! The accuracy of fit of the adapter rings leaves nothing to be desired.
26/02/2023
Finally found an ND filter which can be installed inside the Smallrig lightweight matte box 2660. I did have to remove the holder frame to make it fit. This can be done by carefully pulling appart the frame sides with the lips. In doing so you can op out the filter while keeping the frame intact. Filter quality seems to be ok and it comes with a very well designed holder with an extraction ribbon which avoids having to touch the surface of the filter when taking it out.
11/02/2023
Have tried other systems before but found them too fiddly to work with.
This system is so easy to set up your shot, change filters and recompose etc.
Absolute game changer.
The ability to buy extra plastic frames for your existing filters is a superb idea also.
This system is so easy to set up your shot, change filters and recompose etc.
Absolute game changer.
The ability to buy extra plastic frames for your existing filters is a superb idea also.
14/01/2023
Too bad that the accessories to reuse the filters that we already have are so difficult to order.
06/01/2023