K&F Concept 46mm ND1000 (10-Stop Fixed Neutral Density Filter) ND Lens Filter, 28 Multi-Layer Coatings Waterproof Scratch Resistant Super Slim for Camera Lens (Nano-X Series)

When photography became more than a hobby for me, I started collecting various accessories to make my camera package more complete. One of the elements I found to be essential was a good set of filters for my camera. I started collecting UV filters of various brands, but when it came to an ND filter, I was a little pickier. First of all, I wanted one that was budget-friendly as well as well-made. I finally found what I was looking for in the 77mm ND1000 Filter from K&F Concept.This filter is available in a variety of sizes from 58mm-82mm. The ND1000 is made with premium Japan Optics glass and an aluminum alloy frame. It’s slim, lightweight and the extra tough frame ensures long-term durability and prevents jamming. The filter features a top level of transmittance and does not have color cast. The 18-layer multi-resistant coating reduces lens flare and ghosting while also making the filter scratch resistant, water repellant, and oil and dust resistant. The multi-coating process also makes it possible for users to achieve super slow shutter speeds in daylight to render moving objects invisible. Because it’s an ND1000 filter, you have the option to reduce the amount of light in a photo by 10 and effectively reduce light reflections while improving the overall image quality.The filter arrived in a very secure, hard plastic case. It was easy to open, but keeps the filter safe from environmental factors when it’s not in use. It stores easily alongside my camera in my camera backpack. The general purpose of this type of filter is to provide users with a strong neutral density (ND) filter which reduces the amount of light hitting the camera’s sensor by about 1000 times. The ND1000 is an extreme version of the neutral density filter as many of them are typically only 3-stops in strength.I wanted this filter specifically for outdoor, long-exposure photography. I thought this filter would help me to have a wider variety of shots when using the same photography equipment that I normally do. My favorite all-purpose lens is the Canon EF 24-105mm. This is a 77mm lens and so I selected the 77mm size filter from K&F Concept. The filter fits perfectly on the 24-105mm lens I mentioned before. I didn’t have any issues with it fitting or screwing into place. This has been an issue for me in the past with some other filters.I tested the filter in a few different ways. First, I held the filter up to the lens without screwing it onto the lens. This showed the difference between the image with the filter and the image with the filter. With this type of test, you can clearly see a correctly exposed image and one that is darkened quite a bit with showing only the ‘hot’ spots of light in the photo. After taking a few shots with the filter installed on my camera, I noticed that there were no edge vignetting issues at all. The glass seems to be of high quality since I didn’t notice any ghosting issues either.The ND1000 Filter from K&F Concept is a very nice option for a budget-friendly, high-quality piece of glass. It’s been very useful for me and a great addition to my camera kit. If you are looking for an ND1000 filter, I can recommend this one from K&F Concept as opposed to one from another manufacturer that might cost an arm and a leg.

It turns out it is 365 ND NOT fully 1000 ND. Off by a stop and ⅓. At this level, density is hard to hold but it is neutral in color.

I just received this (52mm, for a Nikon 50mm f/1.8 on a D600) and it looks solid.Initially, I had some trouble with the exposure. In a setting where aperture priority gave me 1/100s (w/o filter), I expected to get 10s shutter speed with the ND1000. However, the camera came up with ~1/5s - and the photo was almost black. It took me a while to figure out that the metering was affected by light coming in from the viewfinder. Once I covered that, the images were well-exposed (and I got the 10s, as expected).I hope this saves others some time and worries (one hour in my case, plus the fear of having wasted $28 and not being able to understand my camera...)

Easy to use. Watch a couple of your tube videos on how to use and this picture made it worth the purchase.

Makes for effortless long exposures. Pics are beautiful.

Impressed with the photo quality using this filter... I've got a very critical eye when it comes to color cast using ND filters, and there is NONE. The fit and finish of the filter is also very good... I've had color cast with more expensive (different brand) filters.... I give this 2 thumbs up and I'm going to stick with K&F Concept from here on out... GREAT BANG FOR THE BUCK... can't imagine why you'd spend more... ZERO COLORCAST IS ZERO COLOR CAST, whether you spend $30 or $130.... Buy this one! And spend your savings on other equipment!!

This 10 stop ND filter is a lot of fun. No vignetting that I could see, although the edge of the filter is visible at the widest lens setting, likely because I’m using it with a step-up ring glued to the front of my Canon G7X mk.ii!

To smooth out water in waterfalls or creeks, you need 9 or 10 stops of ND. The VND filters that go up to 400 are not enough.

I was mislead by the title 'ND Filter Variable' into thinking that it was a Variable ND Filter. I guess I could have read into it more to see that it was a fixed ND1000 and not a Variable, but I purchased this and paid an extortionate amount for next day delivery in a rushed attempt to get a Variable ND for a last minute photography trip. This is NOT a Variable ND and I am now stuck with a fixed 10-stop.

Glad I got this after a few shots got it right and my pictures look great

Good item at great price.

Habe mich ewig zwischen 2 Graufiltern nicht entscheiden können, dann traf ich durch Zufall diesen hier und hab ihn mir auf gut Glück bestellt.Er kam gut verpackt an und kann in seiner Verpackung nicht zerkratzen.Ich benutze ihn ausschließlich auf meinem Canon EF 16-35mm f/2,8L II USM Objektiv. Liegt aber auch daran, dass ich kein anderes Objektiv mit so einem Filtergewinde habe..Was soll ich nun großartig dazu sagen?Ich musste doch einige Male ausprobieren bis ich wusste wie man mit so einem Filter richtig fotografiert, aber die Ergebnisse begeistern mich jedes Mal aufs neue.Ich bearbeite die Bilder im RAW-Format in Lightroom und konnte bis jetzt noch keinen Farbstich, etc. erkennen.Man sollte jedoch darauf achten das Filter und Linse von Staub befreit sind sonst sieht man meistens erst hinterher unschöne Flecken auf dem Bild.Auf den Bildern habe ich eine Belichtungszeit von 30sekunden; ISO 100 und Blende variiert darauf je nach Lichtverhältnissen.Ich kann guten Gewissens eine Kaufempfehlung aussprechen! Bei Fragen, gerne einfach kommentieren.

For a budget ND1000 filter, this product is overall really quite good!THE GOOD:- no noticeable loss of detail- solid build and good filter threads- no vignetting on 24mm equivalent lens- handles direct light well without ghosting- 10 stop rating is very accurate!THE BAD:- like many ND1000 filters, both cheap and expensive, it has a color cast. This one has a red-magenta color cast that is mostly fixable in post-processing (see photos, taken with Fujifilm X-T20 and 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens with controlled settings).- the plastic case it came in probably isn't great for transporting the filter around as the lid can come off easily, but who would use it for that anyway?