Really love this filter. I think it is my favorite.

Love the way the photos look with this filter. Sizing was perfect for my Canon lens

I purchased this because I felt that this look could not be re-created in post. Super fun for photos every now and then

I mainly use this filter for concert photography and I am in love. It’s so fun to experiment with and I highly recommend! Here are some photos I’ve taken with it!
@jennanicoleco

I mainly use this filter for concert photography and I am in love. It’s so fun to experiment with and I highly recommend! Here are some photos I’ve taken with it!
@jennanicoleco

I mainly use this filter for concert photography and I am in love. It’s so fun to experiment with and I highly recommend! Here are some photos I’ve taken with it!
@jennanicoleco

Photography is one of my many hobbies and I like to experiment with different techniques. When I found this kaleidoscope filter, I wanted to see what kind of photos it could produce. I’m happy with the results and it adds both texture and depth to your photos in a fun way.

I know there are several apps that perform filtering these days, but I always enjoy native formats and allowing the optics to perform to their abilities without digital noise.

The filter screws on easily and then comes off just as easy with clean quality threads. Mine came in its own protective case along with some cleaning wipes to get started but I also have mine own multi-filter case that holds this addition just fine.

This is definitely a gimmick item but sometimes it's fun to pull out a few weird but fun images during a wedding day. I've tried it a couple times and the couples thought the results were neat. While it's not something to use for an entire session it is a fun thing to stretch the creative muscles with.

Updated 4/9/2024 -- I used this filter during the totality of the solar eclipse and it made a really fun image of the sun and I had fun taking photos of everyone enjoying the show.

This is just one of many K&F filters I have in my kit and, like all their other products, is well made. This is one solid chunk of glass and the surfaces are cleanly cut and free of blemishes. It comes in a protective plastic case and includes 3 cleaning cloths.

Now, this is obviously not a filter you're going to use all the time. It creates a fun kaleidoscope effect that is best reserved for very specific moments, as it's a very strong effect. I like that the filter rotates, so once you have it screwed onto your lens, you can either creates a rotating effect (video) or dial in the exact angle for stills.

Due to the nature of this type of filter, it is a bit chunky and heavy, as it needs to be thick enough to get the crystal facets at properly steep angles. I got the largest size (82mm), as it offers the most versatility since I can always use reducer rings on smaller diameter lenses, but you generally can't go the other way around (small filter on a larger diameter lens). This ensures the widest lens compatibility.

Overall, I'm quite pleased with this filter. It'll be a nice addition to grab a shot here or there for music videos and art pieces. K&F has consistently delivered great quality at an affordable price and this filter continues that streak of success.

This filter is obviously a specialized filter. I won’t be using it often but it does make some interesting effects. I got the 82mm thread version and it is very heavy (that tells me it’s actual crystal/glass and not just optical plastic). You can even use it with your phone camera if you just hold it up in front of the lens. I’m happy to add this filter to my collection.