82mm Black Mist Filter 1/4 + 3pcs Cleaning Cloth with 18 Multi-Layer Coatings Nano-Klear Series
SKU: KF01.2142V1
Note that this review is for the full 1 grade black diffusion filter from K&F Concept K series (Nano-K).
The 67mm circular filter is lightweight, made of aluminum that is precisely machined so that the rim fits perfectly. I was able to twist this onto the front of my Sigma 16mm lens smoothly. This is nice, with low reflection and anti-glaring. There is no detectable vignetting and it gives a softer edged "dreamy" cinema effect to shots.
Packed in a nice plastic, protective case and three microfiber cleaning cloths are included. This is a great addition to any photography toolkit.
The 67mm circular filter is lightweight, made of aluminum that is precisely machined so that the rim fits perfectly. I was able to twist this onto the front of my Sigma 16mm lens smoothly. This is nice, with low reflection and anti-glaring. There is no detectable vignetting and it gives a softer edged "dreamy" cinema effect to shots.
Packed in a nice plastic, protective case and three microfiber cleaning cloths are included. This is a great addition to any photography toolkit.
03/02/2026
I have been a B+W filter customer for years. I like their products but way too expensive.
I recently switched to K&F because of their price/performance ratio.
Their Black Diffusion filter is the one I got recently. Overall, I like this filter. It gives my photos a cinematic look. Yes. This filter will degrade the sharpness a bit, which is the purpose of this filter. The color will be a bit washout and soft.
The frame is very thin, but the textured design makes it easy to remove the filter from my lens.
As for the quality, please check my photos and you can judge for yourself if this is the right filter for you.
I recently switched to K&F because of their price/performance ratio.
Their Black Diffusion filter is the one I got recently. Overall, I like this filter. It gives my photos a cinematic look. Yes. This filter will degrade the sharpness a bit, which is the purpose of this filter. The color will be a bit washout and soft.
The frame is very thin, but the textured design makes it easy to remove the filter from my lens.
As for the quality, please check my photos and you can judge for yourself if this is the right filter for you.
02/02/2026
Works as expected. Cleaning cloth is a nice bonus. Probably a niche item for some, I'd say it depends on taste to whether it works for your needs. Sometimes it's neat, other times I don't care for it but it's another tool in your bag to experiment with.
01/02/2026
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
-K&F Black Diffusion Filter
-3 Cleaning Clothes
PRODUCT:
This Lens is a ½ Black Diffusion Filter. So your mist effect will be a lot greater than say your ⅛ filter for example.
The quality seems nice and you get 3 individually packaged cleaning cloths.
The frame itself is pretty thin as this is part of their Nano K Series, so the overall footprint is slim.
Unfortunately, I ordered the wrong size. I needed to order 58 and Instead, I ordered 55. Which is my fault. However, I still tried to test this filter by rigging it up on ONE of my cameras. I won't share those test photos since it's not completely accurate as I’m not using any kind of adapter to fit the lens properly, however, I was able to get enough of the desired mist effect that this kind of filter produces and it looks great. This kind of filter works exceptionally well for outdoor portraits, although some people are now using them on themselves when they are making Vlogs, and other YT videos, to soften up their skin and looks..etc
Just don’t be like me and make sure you get the correct size you need for your camera, and this will probably be a good option for you.
-K&F Black Diffusion Filter
-3 Cleaning Clothes
PRODUCT:
This Lens is a ½ Black Diffusion Filter. So your mist effect will be a lot greater than say your ⅛ filter for example.
The quality seems nice and you get 3 individually packaged cleaning cloths.
The frame itself is pretty thin as this is part of their Nano K Series, so the overall footprint is slim.
Unfortunately, I ordered the wrong size. I needed to order 58 and Instead, I ordered 55. Which is my fault. However, I still tried to test this filter by rigging it up on ONE of my cameras. I won't share those test photos since it's not completely accurate as I’m not using any kind of adapter to fit the lens properly, however, I was able to get enough of the desired mist effect that this kind of filter produces and it looks great. This kind of filter works exceptionally well for outdoor portraits, although some people are now using them on themselves when they are making Vlogs, and other YT videos, to soften up their skin and looks..etc
Just don’t be like me and make sure you get the correct size you need for your camera, and this will probably be a good option for you.
31/01/2026
For the price, this thing is incredible.Quality is totally fine for the price. The effect is most extreme when the dynamic range is greater, such as bright lights or backlit scenes. It's subtle enough to leave it on my lens and not even think about it. Image quality is great.
28/01/2026
used this 52mm filter on my old classic Canon EF 50mm 2.5 Compact Macro lens to take the picture of the faux candle. I used flash with standard priority and exposure set to 1/30 second at f/16, ISO 1600. The filter came packed inside a sealed plastic bag sleeve inside a reusable plastic case for storage. The filter is machined to be well threaded and it fit perfectly onto a clear filter I have permanently affixed to my lens. The edge of the filter has grooves for an easy-on/off grip. Because it uses Black Diffusion, dialing up or down the "black" or even the "clarity" setting when opening a raw file in Photoshop can render a dramatic variability of the diffusion effect. The 18 Multi-Layer Coatings can help reduce glare from flash highlights on shiny surfaces such as glass or shiny metal. The filter gives a soft diffuse effect on the subject which is also effected by the light source used. This is a nice filter to have when you want to add some diffusion, softness or reduction of glare in photos or video. It can add an element of drama or a cinematic quality. The filter came with 3 sealed microfiber cloths to help keep it clean.
27/01/2026
In terms of filters, it feels like K&F is making some good ones. This is a nice filter, and well made. The effect on this one is fairly strong, but if it's the effect you're looking for, then this is a good filter to get it. The diffusion is nice and soft, and the materials all feel good. It threads nicely on a lens, and feels like it should hold up well in the future.
27/01/2026
1/8 is the perfect diffusion. takes the edge off without getting all 'ethereal' or unrealistic looking. seems to help with Sony on making the digital feel less pronounced. only weird artifacting you get is at the super wide end, closer to 16mm (full frame) so i don't use it on my 16-35.
27/01/2026
This is a very nice camera filter from a reputable company. It is made of high quality optical glass with nanometer, multi-coating layers of ultra-thin and ultra-light materials. The frame is very light and small compared to the other filters I have for my camera. This is a special effects filter primarily for portraits to soften the details of your subject. This is a 1/4 diffusion/mist filter and the changes from a normal, non-filtered lens, are minimal. K&F makes this same filter in lesser and greater strengths (i.e., 1/8, 1/2). So you have to decide what diffusion level you want for your specific studio shoot/setting. I thought 1/4 was a good place to start experimenting with this type of effect. This filter also included 3 nice sized microfiber cleaning cloths. (It would have been nice if there were in a resealable/reusable bag though.) The price is very good considering you are getting a high-quality, multi-coated glass filter from a good company. In my different experimental shots, I think this filter has a lot of potential for portraits and still-life. I'm also wanting to try it out on macro shots.
26/01/2026
The K&F Concept 77mm Black Diffusion filter is well constructed in a metal frame with knurled edges and screws easily on my Sony FE 24-105 lens. I have been using K&F black diffusion when I shoot daytime events. The diffusion softens the harsh sunlight slightly and serves as a contrast to photos shot with phones.
The 1/8 and 1/4 filters are too subtle to see. The 1/2 filter adds a nice glow. The full diffusion is pretty intense and should be used in special circumstances, like trying to mimic old Hollywood portraits shot through nylon stockings. The filter looks great in black and white photos.
I find when using the filter be careful with extreme rear source lights or harsh side-angled light - because the glow can be unnatural.
The 1/8 and 1/4 filters are too subtle to see. The 1/2 filter adds a nice glow. The full diffusion is pretty intense and should be used in special circumstances, like trying to mimic old Hollywood portraits shot through nylon stockings. The filter looks great in black and white photos.
I find when using the filter be careful with extreme rear source lights or harsh side-angled light - because the glow can be unnatural.
26/01/2026