49mm ND1000 Magnetic Lens Filter Nano-Xcel Series - HD Waterproof Scratch-Resistant Anti-Reflection
SKU: SKU.1754
I love using filters, the polarizing filter in forests or on the coast I find it essential, also when there is hard light, when there are low moving clouds and in rivers, waterfalls and coasts I love using the ND filter. In situations where I don't require the polarizing filter or ND filter, I like to use Ultraviolet to protect the lens.
The truth is that sometimes it is cumbersome to use them, especially in adverse situations when, for example, it is cold and you are wearing gloves, there is a lot of wind, you are very close to a waterfall and there is spray, etc, etc. It has also happened to me on occasion that I have left the filter on the lens for a while and then it has been difficult for me to remove it, so I have found it interesting to try the magnetic K&F filters, it seems to me to be a comfortable system with a good quality/ price.
In the package comes a case with the 3 filters (a polarizer, a 10-stop ND and UV) and a screw adapter, the case can be placed on the belt to always have the filters at hand.
The use is quite easy, you simply have to place the thread adapter and place the filter in it, as it is magnetic it immediately catches it and from there it does not move, if I want to change the filter it is as simple as removing it and putting it on, you can see the video where I record the simple process.
The good thing about this system is that both the adapter and the filters are thin and you can also place two filters at the same time, for example the polarizer and the ND to take out moving clouds with polarized light avoiding unnecessary reflections.
In short, I have loved the system of changing the filters so quickly, when I am traveling or in uncomfortable situations I will appreciate it.
The truth is that sometimes it is cumbersome to use them, especially in adverse situations when, for example, it is cold and you are wearing gloves, there is a lot of wind, you are very close to a waterfall and there is spray, etc, etc. It has also happened to me on occasion that I have left the filter on the lens for a while and then it has been difficult for me to remove it, so I have found it interesting to try the magnetic K&F filters, it seems to me to be a comfortable system with a good quality/ price.
In the package comes a case with the 3 filters (a polarizer, a 10-stop ND and UV) and a screw adapter, the case can be placed on the belt to always have the filters at hand.
The use is quite easy, you simply have to place the thread adapter and place the filter in it, as it is magnetic it immediately catches it and from there it does not move, if I want to change the filter it is as simple as removing it and putting it on, you can see the video where I record the simple process.
The good thing about this system is that both the adapter and the filters are thin and you can also place two filters at the same time, for example the polarizer and the ND to take out moving clouds with polarized light avoiding unnecessary reflections.
In short, I have loved the system of changing the filters so quickly, when I am traveling or in uncomfortable situations I will appreciate it.
02/01/2023
I ordered an nd 1000 filter for 55 mm it is very good for starting long exposure (see photo) there is even a protective box with hooks so that it does not move inside HIS BEST ADVANTAGE IS THE PRICE It is cheap and it works great!!
31/12/2022
Exceptional quality of this 82mm and 1000 filter. Excellent material finish, perfect fit in the thread and exceptional results. Image taken at 7am. Comparison between shooting without filter and shooting with filter. I used a time of 15 seconds to achieve the water silk effect”. ideal for photos at the sea and streams for the so-called "silk effect" This is a neutral density filter with really important construction characteristics. Advantages: Quality of the glass; 82 mm perfect graft; Excellent performance;
28/12/2022
This filter produces a green cast. BdB set to sun, a green turn appears, this corrects correctly with Photoshop or other software.
28/12/2022
Admittedly, the system of magnetic filters is not entirely new and I cannot say who copied from whom, but I already know K&F from their very good lens adapters and solid tripods. And since I've been flirting with magnetic round filters for a long time, but up to now the prices for such a system have seemed too steep to me, I was of course interested that K&F now also offers something like this.
You can read in my review whether the magnetic K&F round filters were able to convince me or whether the low price demands too many sacrifices here...
So far I have used screw-in filters from Rodenstock, B+W, Heliopan and Haida. So everything is more of a brand where a filter likes to cost what K&F wants here for a complete set including a bag. I was therefore very skeptical about what to expect, also because K&F advertises with Schott glass (hardened and therefore very robust) and 16-fold nano sealing. That sounds surprisingly good at first, but it doesn't have to mean anything in practice, because in the end it's always the optical performance that counts, no matter how great the handling advantages are.
Which is actually better, round filters or a 100mm filter system with plate filters, this question will certainly be asked by everyone who gets into the subject of filter photography. So far, round filters have always had to be screwed into the front thread of the lens, which can be very cumbersome depending on the situation and the lens. Even when several filters were combined, each one had to be screwed onto the previous one individually, which in turn very quickly leads to vignetting, at least whenever the filters have the same diameter as the lens. Therefore, a 100mm or even 150mm plate filter system has always been the first choice for professionals.
But now the topic of round filters has been revolutionized by the introduction of magnetic filters. Changing filters has become so simple that the handling advantage of plate filters no longer exists for me. On the contrary, with plate filters I always have to be extremely careful not to accidentally grab them (fingerprints) and that unfortunately happens very quickly when taking them out of the bag or putting them in the holder. Unlike here with a round filter with its metal frame. Of course it can also happen here that you accidentally touch the glass, but the risk is much smaller and round filters are much more robust. Anyone who has ever dropped a plate filter will know what I mean
You can read in my review whether the magnetic K&F round filters were able to convince me or whether the low price demands too many sacrifices here...
So far I have used screw-in filters from Rodenstock, B+W, Heliopan and Haida. So everything is more of a brand where a filter likes to cost what K&F wants here for a complete set including a bag. I was therefore very skeptical about what to expect, also because K&F advertises with Schott glass (hardened and therefore very robust) and 16-fold nano sealing. That sounds surprisingly good at first, but it doesn't have to mean anything in practice, because in the end it's always the optical performance that counts, no matter how great the handling advantages are.
Which is actually better, round filters or a 100mm filter system with plate filters, this question will certainly be asked by everyone who gets into the subject of filter photography. So far, round filters have always had to be screwed into the front thread of the lens, which can be very cumbersome depending on the situation and the lens. Even when several filters were combined, each one had to be screwed onto the previous one individually, which in turn very quickly leads to vignetting, at least whenever the filters have the same diameter as the lens. Therefore, a 100mm or even 150mm plate filter system has always been the first choice for professionals.
But now the topic of round filters has been revolutionized by the introduction of magnetic filters. Changing filters has become so simple that the handling advantage of plate filters no longer exists for me. On the contrary, with plate filters I always have to be extremely careful not to accidentally grab them (fingerprints) and that unfortunately happens very quickly when taking them out of the bag or putting them in the holder. Unlike here with a round filter with its metal frame. Of course it can also happen here that you accidentally touch the glass, but the risk is much smaller and round filters are much more robust. Anyone who has ever dropped a plate filter will know what I mean
19/12/2022
the magnetic force of the filters is reassuring because strong
the quality of the processing of the nd1000 seems in the standard without colorimetric drift
the quality of the processing of the nd1000 seems in the standard without colorimetric drift
18/12/2022
I am very pleased with this system and the quality of the filter lenses. It is wonderful for very quick changing of filters. Unfortunately I accidentally lost the ND filter the first time I went out and did not realise it until I was back home. My friend had zipped the bag they come in, and I, thinking it was still open and more concentrated on trying the one on the camera. unzipped it. So during my wanderings, the ND fell out. I did eventually manage to replace it, and received a magnetic lens protective cover as part of the order. I am made up now. I do recommend this system and it has the filters that I use, perfect.
16/12/2022
I own quite a few K&F Concept Products. They provide quality products without the hefty price tag we're used to see in the photography world.
Let's talk about the filters individually first. All 3 filters are of top quality, at least on this price point/tier, as we're used to get from K&F Concept products:
-The CPL Filter has no color shifting and performs as expected.
-Same with the ND1000, although i don't use 10-stop filters that often (my most used filter is a VND Nano from K&F Concept) during my test it worked well, no cross present, even while using step-up rings.
-The UV Filter has no color shifting and the main purpose these days of the UV filter is to protect the lens surface, BUT, It is where this VERY MINOR issue this kit has: The magnetic ring holder.
The magnetic ring holder works great with the ND and the CPL, just not as good with the UV Filter, but it is not by ANY MEANS bad or i'd call it unsecure, at least not on the 82mm filter size version, your mileage may vary depending on the kit size you got as the magnetic surface may be different for your version, just the grip doesn't feel as tight as it does with the other two filters and there is a TINY bit of play, but not enough to warrant losing a star over it, i mean if you shake the camera at full strength you may drop it, but on regular usage i do not see it just falling off the ring holder.
As the sum of all parts i'd say this was almost perfect. This kit complements my VND ND2-400 and includes everything i need to cover all my filters along my step-up rings. The UV filter thing doesn't make it lose a star, but maybe half, so i'd say 4.5 but since there's no option for that if i had to decided between 4 or 5 stars, i'll go with 5.
Let's talk about the filters individually first. All 3 filters are of top quality, at least on this price point/tier, as we're used to get from K&F Concept products:
-The CPL Filter has no color shifting and performs as expected.
-Same with the ND1000, although i don't use 10-stop filters that often (my most used filter is a VND Nano from K&F Concept) during my test it worked well, no cross present, even while using step-up rings.
-The UV Filter has no color shifting and the main purpose these days of the UV filter is to protect the lens surface, BUT, It is where this VERY MINOR issue this kit has: The magnetic ring holder.
The magnetic ring holder works great with the ND and the CPL, just not as good with the UV Filter, but it is not by ANY MEANS bad or i'd call it unsecure, at least not on the 82mm filter size version, your mileage may vary depending on the kit size you got as the magnetic surface may be different for your version, just the grip doesn't feel as tight as it does with the other two filters and there is a TINY bit of play, but not enough to warrant losing a star over it, i mean if you shake the camera at full strength you may drop it, but on regular usage i do not see it just falling off the ring holder.
As the sum of all parts i'd say this was almost perfect. This kit complements my VND ND2-400 and includes everything i need to cover all my filters along my step-up rings. The UV filter thing doesn't make it lose a star, but maybe half, so i'd say 4.5 but since there's no option for that if i had to decided between 4 or 5 stars, i'll go with 5.
12/11/2022
Bonjour,
Étant tombé sous le charme de l'effet ND1000 sur les photos de paysages, je me suis décidé à en acheter un.
rappel : prendre une photo avec une priorité à l'ouverture (mode AV) et une certaine ouverture de diaphragme et récupérer le temps d'ouverture (sur ma photo : 1/4 de seconde = 250ms).
Mettre l'objectif en mise au point manuelle et placer le filtre ND1000 en évitant de changer la mise au point.
Multiplier par 1000 le temps d'ouverture précédent. Dans mon exemple 0.250s x1000 = 250s (4min10)
Mettre le reflex en mode exposition manuelle puis en mode BULB afin de télécommander le temps d'ouverture. (dans mon cas, j'utilise mon smartphone qui a un port infrarouge).
On constate après 4m10s que la photo (avec filtre) est identique en couleur et en luminosité que celle prise en 1/4 de seconde sans filtre.
Ce filtre est donc bien calibré.
Important : l'utilisation d'un pied est fortement recommandé pour éviter tout flou de bouger.
En conclusion, je recommande ce produit et j'ai hâte de pouvoir aller prendre des photso de paysages avec ce filtre.
Bonne journée.
Étant tombé sous le charme de l'effet ND1000 sur les photos de paysages, je me suis décidé à en acheter un.
rappel : prendre une photo avec une priorité à l'ouverture (mode AV) et une certaine ouverture de diaphragme et récupérer le temps d'ouverture (sur ma photo : 1/4 de seconde = 250ms).
Mettre l'objectif en mise au point manuelle et placer le filtre ND1000 en évitant de changer la mise au point.
Multiplier par 1000 le temps d'ouverture précédent. Dans mon exemple 0.250s x1000 = 250s (4min10)
Mettre le reflex en mode exposition manuelle puis en mode BULB afin de télécommander le temps d'ouverture. (dans mon cas, j'utilise mon smartphone qui a un port infrarouge).
On constate après 4m10s que la photo (avec filtre) est identique en couleur et en luminosité que celle prise en 1/4 de seconde sans filtre.
Ce filtre est donc bien calibré.
Important : l'utilisation d'un pied est fortement recommandé pour éviter tout flou de bouger.
En conclusion, je recommande ce produit et j'ai hâte de pouvoir aller prendre des photso de paysages avec ce filtre.
Bonne journée.
03/11/2022
The filter works well and does what it should. Quality and price are right. Who wants to know more should watch my video :)
20/10/2022