K&F Concept77mm Variable ND2-400 Adjustable Fader ND Neutral Density ND2 ND4 ND8 to ND400 Lens Filter+Microfiber Cleaning Cloth (Nano-B Series)

Great product and an even better price. Produced Great clear pictures

I have been taking photographs since the mid 1970s and over the years have gone through my fair share of filters, square, round and even homemade.This K&F filter comes well packaged in a sturdy plastic box which a foam insert designed to securely hold the filter whilst being transported. The insert has recessed finger holes for very easy removal of the filter even with cold fingers. On picking up the filter the first thing you notice is how sturdy it is and how velvety smooth the movement when you twist the outer ring. I have purchased lower-priced filters before and sometimes been very disappointed in the mechanical construction but not this time as it is on a par with many more expensive filters in my collection.I purchased this to use on my Nikon lenses when shooting video. My normal choice of filter is the square system but at present for video use these screw-in ND faders are by far the best option for my money. One of the first acid tests for any filter is how well it attaches to the front of the lens and this one did not disappoint. Straight on, first time with no fuss or fumble.The filter rim sits proud on a Nikkor 24-70 f2.8 making the outer ring very easy to grip when adjusting the strength of the ND filter. This is a relatively slimline filter and as with other slimline filters I have used the lens cap does not feel very secure attached to the front but this is not an issue with this type of lens as I only have it attached whilst I’m actually using the camera.Whilst I have not had the chance yet to try the filter in all conditions my early conclusions are very positive. Physically using the filter is very pleasant because of the smoothness of operation and there are handy markings around the rim of the filter showing maximum and minimum positions.On a dull day like today, shooting with a Neutral picture style I found the images taken with the filter lacked just a little contrast compared to those with no filter. I doubt that it would be as noticeable on a bright, sunny day (when to be fair an ND fader is more likely to be needed) but in the event it was not a major issue as I simply tweaked the contrast up a notch or two and created a custom picture style which worked a treat. As soon as we do get a bright, sunny day I will test the filters again and if my assumption regarding contrast proves wrong I will post an update below. However, with a 1,500 mile wide storm due to batter the Uk over the weekend don’t hold your breath!I have other K&F products in my kit bag, including lens adapters, and would not hesitate to purchase this brand in the future. On my personal experience to date they are well constructed and represent very good value for money.This filter represents incredible value for money and the small niggle with reduced contrast in dull conditions does not give me a reason to reduce the star rating. Had I paid around the £100 mark for the filter then all other things being equal I would certainly be dropping one star but at this price point that is just being curmudgeonly.Please note that whilst I have reviewed the 77mm version here I have also purchased a 67mm version too for use with a Samyang 12mm lens on a Fuji X-T10.

Very high quality product, and the resulting images are gorgeous, but I do have a slight issue in fitting it on the lens - I've got a nifty fifty with a 49mm filter thread. It does work brilliantly once fitted, but it takes a bit of nudging about to get it fitted.

Filter is of great quality and build as of most K&F products. Unfortunately, It has a slightly larger diameter of outer thread than inner so it doesn't work with a lens hood on Lumix S series lenses. Not an issue but just something to be aware of.

As an inexpensive way to delve into long exposure photography, this is perfect. It does have some drawbacks. One is the stepless/stopless rotation: you rotate the filter until you get the desired level of darkness, but if you keep turning too much you go all the way back to the "bright" end. Plus it doesn't lock in place, so you have to be careful not to touch it.It gives an adequate variety of darkness, allowing >20 second exposures.Very occasionally I get the X/banding but very rarely.

Good quality product easy to attach. Great price

Have been using this ND filter for a few year and it's fantastic for the value, however my Sony lens cap falls off so easily from it, and numerous times I've noticed it had fallen on the floor a few steps back. At extremes of the filter are also visible overlap but my main gripe is the concern over losing my Sony lens cap. If this thread was tightened it would receive one more star.

I do like these. They're affordable and practical but the only downside is you're not able to use your lens hood with the filter for blocking out the glare from the sun so makes it quite difficult. I shoot video rather than photo on a Canon C100 & Canon 70D and bought 2 of these to fit across 3 different lenses. They're great to use on the 70D but I have struggled with colour correction and getting the highlights and shadows right within my image due to the glare. It's not necessarily the products fault as it does what it says it does. So I may have to use a flag to block out the glare on my next shoot. You do get a wash of brightness across your image and you lose detail in the background that's uncorrectable. However I'll stick with these and work out some tweaks on location to improve my end result. But this is a much better idea than not having anything on the lens.