Filter Kits - Best of 2021 Kase vs Nisi vs Haida vs Hoya

[@BlueSky-ub4fx]

Hi, Toby! It is really wonderful to see a video without annoying background music, fast cuts and plop soundeffects! THANK YOU! 👍👍🙏🙏

[@mymagicmurals]

Have to fully agree with you on that.

[@rocketmanab]

The Kase magnetic system was my first foray into a 'complete' filter system....I think I got lucky. No regrets.

[@drewmagnuson2411]

Loved this video. Very helpful in making some decisions for filter system direction! Thank you!!!

[@cguerrieri4866]

Same problem identifying the filter strength, my solution is a silver permanent marker on the edge of the filter. Single dot is one. Dash is five. Dot dot dot is a three. A dash dot is 6 and two dashes is 10. It is easy, visible and works for me

[@ellek5738]

You may also try different colors of nail polish 😂

[@mymagicmurals]

I love your videos, over the years since purchasing my Canon 70D, I have watched many of them. You have such and easy manner in presenting them, easy on the eye, easy on the ear and very easy to understand. Oh and not to forget your humour. Another photographer mentioned she uses the Kase filter system so I thought I'd check out the reviews and see if they are worth it. And I'll definitely have a go at Squarespace. Thank you.

[@photorectoby]

Thanks Dinah - I really appreciate that! In a week a fellow youtuber is releasing a kick starter for a new line of filters that are even better than the Kase and at launch they are going to be 1/2 off. So if you are interested stay tuned - I will share more on my instagram and email newsletters next week.

[@Eikenhorst]

Main issue with step up rings is that they basically prevent you from using the lens hood. If you find using that critical, then you have a problem with the step up ring.

[@b0nvivant]

Great comparison video! I own Kase magnetic filter system and love it. You are right about the possibility of them getting bumped off accidentally. However, during a photoshoot, unless you are working in conditions with EXTREMELY sideway-winds (yet to experience), it should hold up pretty well. I went for 95mm system to avoid any vignetting issues for my 82mm wide angle lens. It doesn't look that big when mounted. You have to buy step up ring separately as the kit comes with only a threaded adapter for the size you have opted.

[@photorectoby]

Thank you and appreciate you sharing some more real world uses - What is the widest focal length you use these filters on?

[@b0nvivant]

@@photorectoby Sorry for late response, Toby. I recently acquired 16-35mm lens so 16mm is the widest I use. One thing to note is that at 16mm my lens itself shows minor vignetting but filter system works fine.

[@sz2474]

@@b0nvivant Hey, I was wondering which exact system did you buy from Kase?. I dont own any filters yet...I had decided to get Nisi but I feel like I am leaning more towards the Kase systms now.

[@b0nvivant]

@@sz2474 Hi Saher, I use 95mm Kase Magnetic Wolverine filter system. I went with the one that includes 95mm adapter ring, CPL, 4, 6 and 10 stop ND filters and two protective caps. Hope this helps! Cheers.

[@sz2474]

@@b0nvivant Great...Thanks for the suggestion.

[@directionoverland9397]

Nice!! Glad to know those Haida filters aren’t going to break the bank once I get my Sony 14mm GM!! I’m always scared my NiSi filter holder will fall off, It’s nearly happened to me once.I agree 100% with step up rings. I’ve had to do some intense infield engineering to get them apart some times. Now I make sure I don’t tighten on the lens with any force.

[@photorectoby]

Glad you found it helpful - yes - careful careful with those stepup rings but it still happens. GRRRRR

[@ernestsiswanto6418]

may i know your filter haida system? are u satisfied using haida?

[@hukumongdu]

I always hated step up rings too!! was looking into Kase system, and glad to have come across your detailed review

[@philn1957]

A great review with al the pros and cons, I invested in NiSi before the magnetic influx of filters, I can see the advantage of the magnetic but I will stick with the NiSi system as I've has such great results using it.

[@reubencana]

Great video and very good information. I use NISI and planning to move to a more easier system. Any information on Freewell vs Kase? I will appreciate if you could give me your insights?

[@ThomasPetzwinkler]

Let me mention the Kase K9 system. You get the best of all worlds! 90mm magnetic filters ( CPL and both 6 and 10 stop but no 3 stop yet sadly). This is great because there is no vignetting on wider lenses due to it being 90mm though the 95mm set would avoid this to a higher degree. But back to the K9 set. It has a filter holder that works with the 90mm magnetic filters so that you can use the grad filters as well! Just like NISI, the attachment of the holder is something you need to confirm so you don’t drop it but also just as with the NISI if you are careful no issues.

[@sz2474]

Hey Thomas, is there an option to stack the filters/.

[@ThomasPetzwinkler]

@@sz2474 Yes, you can stack the magnetic filters. You may get a touch of vignetting on the 14-30 at 14 but its a very doable and usable thing.

[@ThomasPetzwinkler]

@@sz2474 I put out a review on my channel of the K9 system. Come have a look. Its pretty in depth but hopefully of use to you.

[@sz2474]

@@ThomasPetzwinkler I did watch the video. Very informative. I have a Sony 18-135mm zoom lens with 55m thread size. Kase does not have a 55-95mm adapter ring. Do you think I can use two adapter rings and then the filter?

[@ThomasPetzwinkler]

@@sz2474 What you would need for this system is a 55-84. You should be able to find one of those on the market. :-)

[@NJM1948]

Great video - Just in the market for my first filters and this has answered a lot of questions, thanks. Just a question about your favourite step up rings!!!! In the Kase system I would need step up rings for my 67mm and 72mm lenses to bring them in line with the 82mm filters I am looking at. But....you mentioned magnetic step up rings for the Kase system.......how do these differ from screw in ones? I thought you screw the rings into your lens and then screw in the magnetic filter holder then add the magnetic filters. From what you said in the vid, it seemed like you could get magnetic step ups to screw into your lens but then add the filters directly to the magnetic rings...without the holder. Is this right? Sorry for the long question but at the price these are I want to get it right!!! Thanks again

[@rhysstatham7407]

I own the kase system it’s really simple system to use the kit comes with 4 filters you need to purchase the screw in base ring to suit your lens once fitted just place the filter or filters directly to the base ring because there magnetic they will hold . Caution the more filters you stack there’s a chance the filters could detach something to be aware of.

[@NJM1948]

@@rhysstatham7407 Many thanks - so this will make the included (oversized) adaptor ring redundant? Just buy the correct sized magnetic step up adaptors instead of the screw in step up rings and then good to go?

[@photorectoby]

That is correct.

[@raytreat6599]

For ND filters the Maven filters rock!

[@Yvesart]

Hi thanks for the info greatly narrated, I would like to know if there is a magnetic PL and ND filter kit that would fit the Sony 12-24 f2.8 GM lens if not what you would recommend for a PL and ND Filter system.

[@thesourcerer6504]

Like you, I have invested in Nisi systems now for at least 5 years so now I am loath to change to another system because of my cost layout,

[@DennisvanderSpoel]

What's your opinion on Singh-Ray filters?

[@BillSmithBSartist]

Kase Revolution filters come with a color code band. No need for a different pouch.

[@renevanoyen3817]

Remove Hoya from the title please, if you don't talk about it. I use excellent quality metal step-up rings and had no issues at all, but I can imagine that if one is in a hurry, it can damage the threads easily and/or get stuck somehow. I always turn it CCW until the threads line up, then screw it in gently all the way up to the end, until I feel any resistance. Only the protector glass on each of my lenses are screwed in somewhat tight (but still removable), so they don't come loose when I remove the step-up ring. 😇

[@adrianlunn8147]

Hi Have you checked out the new Kase Armour system ?

[@885wc]

I am moving to the Z system soon and one of my lenses will likely be the 14-24S; Looks like Kase or Nisi system make the best filters for my needs. Just seeing the Kase in action makes sense, but the versatility of the Nisi is hard to ignore. This is going to be a tough call.

[@patrickmackay741]

I have the NISI V5 kit and the big complaint is that the glass is not tinted in the mass, but it is a layer stuck on the glass. I had, because of that, scratches on my 6 stop I am very sad and even disappointed, I will not take a 6 stop of the brand NISI but rather a KASEFILTER or COKIN which are tinted in the mass :) (translate from french with google ) :D

[@BkiyhffuRtdfujv]

Kase is very cost-effective products, its performance is super impressived.

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

Helpful and informative. Thank you. Does anyone make a flip up ND system for outdoor hybrid shooters to enable quick removal for jumps from video to stills and back?

[@photorectoby]

Not that I know of but there are lots of video options out there that are out of my area of expertise.

[@inmyfreetyme]

Good info Toby. Thanks 4 your video. U just got a New Subscriber...Me, and a LIKE. Cheers!

[@michael-4k4000]

I want the best filters! I want filters that will take my photography to unfamiliar territory

[@garykanston]

You mentioned Breakthrough filters at the end of your video.....agreed they're great quality, but I've been wanting to switch from the screw-on version to the magnetic for 1 1/2 years now - the magnetic are never available even though their web page says they're coming.....do you have a source that I'm missing? Thanks for the video :)

[@photorectoby]

I thought they were still selling the old versions - no? Looking online I think you are right. Bummer. Sorry about that.

[@TLFILMS]

nice, thx

[@prashantnz]

Not sure why Lee is not part of this video ? May be because that’s the best and have no competition ? I use Lee and love ‘em.

[@Mew77778]

Lee has horrible blue shift for 10 stop ND according to most reviews

[@novainvicta]

@@Mew77778That’s ancient history no longer the case today.

[@maxheadrom3088]

Shouldn't the lens protective filter be the first? Well ... it's not really a filter.

[@davepastern]

didn't even compare sharpness and colour casts let alone vignetting...not a real comparison, sorry.