Pros & Cons
Pros
The effect is not gimmicky where i would tire of the look after a few shoots. Gives nice cinematic effect to images. Adds a subtle film quality to shots with my x100f. Only downside is the case situation.
Cons
When pointing it into light sources there’s this truly horrible reflection/ghosting effect that ruins shots. Lacklustre build quality and flaring meant that i couldn’t use this for most professional applications. Full price is not an acceptable price ... Read More
Highlights
Quality
This is the best filter i have ever purchased.
Light bloom effect is beautiful at 1/4 variant.
First impression of the filter does feel like i received an old and used item because the lens looks mouldy with smudges.
The sun becomes a huge white blotch in the photos and can ruin them.
Price
A bit pricey, but the quality is there.
In the end i decided for the 1/4 cause i thought to go all in with the effect, given that it is expensive and i do not think i ... Read More
Packaging/appearance
I think 1/4 is my way to go, loved it but the packaging is very poor, could be damaged in shipping easily
Competitiveness
Other companies have now come out with their own version but it never comes close to these filters!
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Arrived with two scratches on the filter
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Also reduces contrast somewhat overall creating a “softer” image with more gradual shadow falloff
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The effect is not gimmicky where i would tire of the look after a few shoots
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It’s now permanently on my goto lens 2470 2
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It’s there but doesn’t scream for attention
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Today i finished a family portrait session with it and felt that the female face required almost no skin retouching
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you can not decide between the 14 and 18 versions i ll share what i have discovered cause i was lost too
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you shoot in broad daylight especially in greece where i m located the 14 is not suitable