ND2-ND32 Variable ND Filter + CPL Polarizer 2 in 1

                                                         Filter: K&F ND2-ND32 VND + CPL Filter  

                                                         Photo by Rachel Lerch

What is Variable ND Filter + Polarizing Filter(CPL)?

Variable ND + Polarizing filter can reduce the amount of light entering the lens and balance the light contrast at the same time. Multiple filter sizes options are available ( 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, and 82mm, etc) depending on the diameter of lenses you are going to mount on.

K&F Concept  CPL+ VND filter features a new nanometric coating technology, called nanotech (nano X). It consists of a particular coating capable of repelling dirt, water, oil, etc. The filter comes in a plastic case, inside which we will find foam protection.

                                                Filter: K&F VND + CPL Filter 
                                               Photo by Adrián González López 

                                               Filter: K&F ND2-ND32 VND + CPL Filter
                                               Photo by Adrián González López

Why use a polarizing filter and ND filter?

Polarizing filters help remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces. For example, if you photograph water or through the glass, they can help keep reflections to a minimum. They also help to increase the saturation of the images (especially in blue and green tones). Hence, they are very useful in landscape photography.

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                                                          Photo by Carlos do Carmo

Neutral density filters  help reduce the amount of light entering the camera sensor. This allows you to select a slower shutter speed to create a motion blur (when photographing the water or moving clouds during the day). In addition, ND filters can be used on other occasions (mainly in video shooting and landscape photography), to get a large aperture.

                                                 Filter: K&F ND2-ND32 VND + CPL Filter          

                                                 Photo by: Rafał Kotylak

The K&F polarizing + ND filter is made with professional optical glass. The filter frame is made of aluminum alloy. The notched design of the rim makes the mounting process super easy. The movement of the ring nut is fluid and once the proper setting is chosen, the filter will remain firmly in place. The polarizer and ND adjustments are operated separately. If we move the ring normally we are going to act on the calibration of the polarizer, if we use, instead, the rings we adjust the Neutral Density filter from 2 up to  32.

Review and Field Test:

This polarizing filter combined with the neutral density filter surprised me pleasantly. It is not overpriced and the quality of the photos is not bad at all. Obviously, the fact of having two filters in the same lens forces compromises, but I found it useful especially for those who do not want to spend a lot of money to buy different filters and for those who want to go out to photograph lightly, without carrying different kits with them.

Advantages:

1: Sturdy and easy to assemble
2: Operation of the ND ring nut fairly fluid
3: Good performance of the Neutral Density filter
4: Budget

To learn more check the link below:

https://www.kentfaith.com/KF01.1063_77mm-nd2-nd32-variable-nd-filter-18-layer-multi-coated-glass

Sample Images:

                                                 Filter: K&F ND2-ND32 VND + CPL Filter

                                                 Photo by Thomas Fitzgerald

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                                 Photo by Kevin Ferrioli