49mm ND1000 (10 Stop) Filter Nano-X Series - Multi-Coated Optical Glass, Fixed Neutral Density Lens Filter
SKU: KF01.1001
You can spend a LOT of money on ND filters. I'm no pro, my photos make me happy but don't make me money, so I didn't want to spend $100+ if I didn't have to. But I'd heard a lot of stories about cheap filters having bad colour cast, or not affecting exposure accurately. So I figured I'd take a couple test shots with this one. And I'm very impressed.
The first photo was taken with my 5Div and 85mm f1.8 lens at 1/20s, f1.8, ISO 100. Untouched jpg SOC.
The second is the same camera and lens, now with the 10-stop ND filter, in about the same position (I picked it up to change settings and put on the ND filter): 3.2s, f1.8, ISO 1600.
To my amateur eye, there's no significant change in color or exposure... K&F says 10 stops and it really is.
For what these filters cost this is really really good.
The first photo was taken with my 5Div and 85mm f1.8 lens at 1/20s, f1.8, ISO 100. Untouched jpg SOC.
The second is the same camera and lens, now with the 10-stop ND filter, in about the same position (I picked it up to change settings and put on the ND filter): 3.2s, f1.8, ISO 1600.
To my amateur eye, there's no significant change in color or exposure... K&F says 10 stops and it really is.
For what these filters cost this is really really good.
15/03/2023
Great build quality. The only issue is it will have a purple tint impact on the image, so it is not really Natural Density. Overall, based on the price it is a great value.
The purple tint is somehow easily removeable/correctable in LR.
The purple tint is somehow easily removeable/correctable in LR.
01/03/2023
This filter enables me to get dark picture effects when the sun is shining. Often times, stopping down does not produce the desired effect and the shutter speed is simply too short despite all efforts. With this filter it is possible to take long exposures with a reasonable aperture in bright light conditions. I am very satisfied with this filter and have no complaints whatsoever. At dusk the filter darkens too much and I would use a less intensive ND filter. This filter is my recommendation for hobby photographers! ... no idea whether a professional needs something else !?
08/01/2023
An ND1000 filter is particularly interesting for landscape photography. This can be used to draw waterfalls softly, for example. For this I used this filter a few times on vacation and was not disappointed. I've attached a sample photo. (River with lateral water drainage) The image quality is consistently the same over the entire photo. The darkening is also even. Have fun taking pictures!
31/12/2022
I am a complete newcomer to long exposure during the day. And I have to say that I am very excited. For me it is definitely sufficient and an alternative to high-priced angular filter systems. I'm only doing it as a hobby and that's enough. Think the pictures speak for themselves. Can unreservedly recommend the ND filter!
23/12/2022
Don't see why I should spend over £ 100 for a 10 stopper of any of the big brands when this one does the job just fine! No unwanted tints or reduction in image quality that I can see (image attached is taken with this filter and any tints or hues are added in post production). Highly recommend!
23/12/2022
The product does exactly what it should and decent pictures are taken without irregularities. Of course not the image quality of real glass filters by 100 or more. One cannot and cannot expect that. For the simple hobby photographer, however, completely sufficient.
23/12/2022
I got this cheap filter for the first attempts at long exposure. For this it is processed quite neatly. In other words, the price-performance ratio is completely fulfilled! The quality of the surface coating still has to be proven in the future when the first dirt has to be wiped off the windshield. The filter was delivered in a universal plastic box, which (please contact K&F for all filter models) should be replaced in the future with matching lids with threads, as these are more space-saving and could be screwed to other filters!
23/12/2022
Ok seriously - anyone who knows or deals with ND filters knows what this little miracle is for ... Long exposure in pure sun and in the middle of the day. Quality is great - can be screwed on perfectly and fits perfectly! A suitable protective box is included in the scope of delivery so that the filter can be carried around undamaged. The results are great! Clear buy recommendation
21/12/2022