Really wanted a black mist filter to go on my X100. It comes in a nice hard shell case with foam to protect it during shipment. Screws on nice and smoothly. Does a good job making lights look softer. The only downside is it does introduce some reflections/glare from the light source that is seen in other reviews. Definitely would be a 5 star lens if they did something about that. Hopefully a CPL or something on top can fix it.
13/09/2024
I got this filter for my long-awaited Fujifilm X100VI. This is a 1/4 strength black mist diffusion filter, and it provides a very subtle diffusion effect which works very well for slightly softening portraits. The silver frame of the filter is a great match for the silver of the camera and looks very good when screwed on. I plan on leaving this filter on my camera all the time (it's great for protection as well as for the diffusion effect) but I appreciate that is comes with a hard plastic storage case to keep it safe if I do remove the filter.
K&F also makes a clear UV protector version of this filter, so if you like the idea of a protective filter on your X100 camera but don't want the diffusion effect that this particular filter provides, you could opt for that instead.
The filter has a magnetic frame that allows you to add K&F's magnetic filters. I have some of these filters in a larger size that I use for my Nikon DSLR and it's a great system so I likely will buy a couple of 52mm magnetic filters to use with this filter; I'd like the polarizer and ND filter. I've collected more than 10 K&F filters over the years and have always been super happy with the quality. They make great products and this one is no exception. Highly recommended if you're lucky enough to own a camera from the X100 series!
K&F also makes a clear UV protector version of this filter, so if you like the idea of a protective filter on your X100 camera but don't want the diffusion effect that this particular filter provides, you could opt for that instead.
The filter has a magnetic frame that allows you to add K&F's magnetic filters. I have some of these filters in a larger size that I use for my Nikon DSLR and it's a great system so I likely will buy a couple of 52mm magnetic filters to use with this filter; I'd like the polarizer and ND filter. I've collected more than 10 K&F filters over the years and have always been super happy with the quality. They make great products and this one is no exception. Highly recommended if you're lucky enough to own a camera from the X100 series!
12/09/2024
It’s bulky for just a filter. There’s no moving parts like a cpl so I don’t understand the big collar. the effect is very subtle. I’m not too disappointed because the price for the filter is decent for the build quality.
04/09/2024
Black Diffusion Filter.
The filter itself is very well made, nice quality metal ring, good quality screw thread with a clear glass black filter. The filter helps you diffuse the light to help you control the contrast, similar to a neutral density filter, but this also softens the image to give a more cinematic look.
A nice additional to your in camera control rather than trying to force change in post production.
Recommended
The filter itself is very well made, nice quality metal ring, good quality screw thread with a clear glass black filter. The filter helps you diffuse the light to help you control the contrast, similar to a neutral density filter, but this also softens the image to give a more cinematic look.
A nice additional to your in camera control rather than trying to force change in post production.
Recommended
30/08/2024
I think this is one of those filters you'll either love or hate - for a fair while I wouldn't even entertain one of these.
But having got this one, which fits perfectly and feels as high quality as you'd expect from K&F, I'm loving it. The gentle soft bloom (I think that's the correct term) that it gives is very attractive. Of course if you're not into that kind of effect then it's not for you, but for anyone who is into it this gives a very nice example of this type of effect.
It's not something I'd use every single time I take photos, but for flattering portraits of my wife and kids I'm pleased with it.
The only slight nitpick I can think of is that as it's a silver filter housing it looks a bit odd on my Black X100V - that's a personal taste thing, but for me I think I'd have prefer a black one.
Still worth 5 stars though.
But having got this one, which fits perfectly and feels as high quality as you'd expect from K&F, I'm loving it. The gentle soft bloom (I think that's the correct term) that it gives is very attractive. Of course if you're not into that kind of effect then it's not for you, but for anyone who is into it this gives a very nice example of this type of effect.
It's not something I'd use every single time I take photos, but for flattering portraits of my wife and kids I'm pleased with it.
The only slight nitpick I can think of is that as it's a silver filter housing it looks a bit odd on my Black X100V - that's a personal taste thing, but for me I think I'd have prefer a black one.
Still worth 5 stars though.
20/08/2024