49mm Magnetic Black Mist Filter 1/4 Nano-Xcel Series - HD Multi-layer Coated, Waterproof/Scratch-Resistant/ Anti-Reflection

SKU: SKU.1816

  • 65.99
Overall Rating 5   43
Reviews
5
Stunning results, worth the cost
I've always been of the opinion that photo filters and lenses are expensive, though I recognize that good glass and coatings aren't cheap. This filter, though...the results are magical. Golden and blue hour photos take on soft mystical qualities, fairy lights turn into will-o-wisps rather than bokeh, skin imperfections are evened out somewhat, and it does a better job than my old soft-focus filter which tended to lighten shadows too much. It's THE filter I reach for if I'm trying to create a fantasy atmosphere, and can make even a photo of a garden gnome look plausible.

I love the way this has the magnetic ring mount, though I'm sad that most of my other filters are screw-in and therefore can't swap easily with this. Perhaps someday I'll be able to get more; my filter stack was mostly built in the early 2000s and could use a few upgrades. This one's worth every penny of its list price for the results.
05/03/2023