Landscape Photography: Are KASE Revolution magnetic filters any good?

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Are the KASE Revolution magnetic filters any good? In this video I review the Pro Kit 82mm, which I use with my Fujifilm GFX100s. When I buy an expensive lens for sharpness, colour and details, I want to put a filter in front of it that doesn't render the lens useless!
Using a cheap filter in front of an expensive lens, turns the expensive lens into a bad one!!
I review the KASE Revolution magnetic filters ,and discuss the key strengths, and any weaknesses that I see...
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[@DanielWretham]

A fantastic and clear in depth review, nicely done Alister

[@Alister_Benn]

Thank you kindly!

[@georgemason2472]

Kudos to them for having the good sense to have a capable photographer as their ambassador. Great images and good choice of when and what filter to use.

[@Alister_Benn]

I appreciate that very much, many thanks,

[@doreenhart2732]

I have been using Nisi for years, but I have wanted magnetic filters for a while now, these colour coded filters look just the job, I have just ordered, thank you so much for your discount code, I can't wait to try them out.

[@tompetersphotography]

Great review Alister 🤙

[@alanclark9691]

Interesting testimonial Alister, and some wonderful images.

[@Alister_Benn]

Awesome, many thanks

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Great review. Just got the filters and looking forward to using them 👍🙂

[@Alister_Benn]

That’s awesome, thanks

[@Harry-bh5dg]

Great review and I really appreciate your honesty, I am seriously thinking about buying a set a Kase magnetic filters and this review has really helped,

[@Alister_Benn]

No worries. I’ve used them for about 4 years and never broken one yet. They’re pretty awesome

[@j8rtUfh3evz]

Excellent video; is 82mm recommended by kase for these 82mm fujinon. Their size guide sometimes suggets sizing up, which means 95. I'm on hitech formatt square filters and wondering whether to switch.

[@ingabett]

I hope I can swap over to these magnetic filters some day (they are a bit to expensive for my wallet, but I know it’s worth spending your money on quality), I have arthritis in my fingers and it’s very difficult to change filters, especially when it’s cold. Beautiful images!

[@JuhaniViitanen]

Nice review and looks like a quality filters

[@Alister_Benn]

Many thanks, and yes, they’re great

[@vivahabbitvanassen]

Thank you, I’ve been looking for ND filter and these sound like the one for me. Thank you for your time and honest review

[@Alister_Benn]

You are very welcome ❤️

[@vivahabbitvanassen]

I doing my research now on the right size and my question I live in the States you mention we can get a 5% discount does this help you. And if so who would you suggest we buy them from? If you suggest Amazon I would go to B & H as I don't support Amazon. please let me know and thank you for your review and input.

[@Alister_Benn]

Hiya, sorry for the slow relay, I am running a workshop. The 5% discount I have only applies to the UK web shop. They do ship to USA, but not sure of tax situations. Go ahead and buy them from wherever makes the most sense to you. Thanks for the kind words

[@marcstaples9930]

Informative video on the Kase filters. I agree on the quality of the filters being the highest you can get if your camera lenses are expensive. Not quite sure which size I would need for my Nikon 24-70mm which has a 77mm filter size. Kase says I should then get the 82mm filter set. Do you have experience with the filter size being bigger than the actual defined size of your lens. One last question, who composed the music at the end of the video? it fits nicely to your great photography. Thanks for sharing.

[@Alister_Benn]

Thanks Marc. I always used the 82mm size on my 77mm lenses, and I am glad to did as two of my newer lenses are 82mm. Using step down rings is no problem. I use 82mm filters on my 67mm lens. I composed that piece of music myself in a couple of minutes when Ann said she needed something! 😂

[@alfryhn1413]

I have been using kase filters since 2019 and have also tried different brands but Kase is the best And their filter is, as Alister mentions in the video, a filter that can withstand being dropped. i have dropped my polarizing filter a number of times never broken But any filter can break regardless of quality if the accident happens And have never noticed anything strange with these filters, whether it concerns blue casts or other chromatic problems But if you're going to mention something negative, I've noticed that the lens cap comes off easily if, for example, you go under a branch or through a bush, because I've lost a couple but never lost a filter in this way

[@gilcarag274]

I dropped one of mine recently and indeed it did not break !

[@VictorZubakin]

Did I spot a deadcat at the bottom of the screen in the video!? Lol! Nice images.

[@Alister_Benn]

You did ❤️❤️❤️

[@ashvarma2486]

Many thanks for the helpful review. May I ask which camera bag you are using and does it meet carry-on size requirements? Many thanks.

[@Alister_Benn]

Many thanks. I use an Fstop Tilopa Dura Diamond. It is carry on legal, but I tend to take the ICU out and put that in a little roller bag and put the camera bag in my checkin.

[@ashvarma2486]

@@Alister_Benn Wonderful. Many thanks for the feedback. Will definitely look into this bag.

[@angushulbert662]

Hello! Great video and very helpful. I currently have a canon RF 24-105 F4 at 77mm diameter, my camera has a full size sensor (Canon EOSR) would you still recommend the 77mm diameter filter set with the “inlay” ring? Or should I go one size up to the 82mm diameter set? Would the inlay ring allow stacking without any vignette? Thank you 😊

[@Alister_Benn]

Hiya. With the inlay ring you would not get any vignettes. I usually only stack a CPL and 1 x ND filter. These filters are far less likely to vignette thank a traditional holder.

[@angushulbert662]

Thank you very much!

[@Alister_Benn]

@@angushulbert662 You're most welcome

[@velocci6666]

I have a Canon 5D3 with the Canon 16-35mm f4L lense. If I use the new inline adapter and one filter, will I get vignetting at 16mm?

[@theresawallace1932]

Thank you for your advice when to use the Kase filters. May I ask could you explain your complete tripod system setup for these images.

[@Alister_Benn]

No problem, I use a Gitzo tripod and levelling base. The head is an Arca Swiss C1 Cube. They’re brilliant ❤️

[@theresawallace1932]

Great and many thanks

[@TimSmalleyPhoto]

I too have used Kase filters for a while, but after breaking a couple in my set of Wolverine magnetic filters (I have a curious 3-year-old and left them on my desk 🤦‍♂️), I purchased the new Revolution kit. Sadly, the new filters don’t work well with the older filters that haven’t been updated - neither my Black Mist nor CPL+ND filter sit properly so that they are light-tight if I’ve attached a Revolution filter onto the lens first. It has put a bit of a downer on the new kit, frankly, as it’s not truly backwards compatible. And these filters are yet to be replaced with a new version. It does work fine if you mount the Revolution filter/s on top of the older Wolverine filters, but I believe that filters should not be a barrier to creativity. The magnets are a little better on the newer filters, and otherwise I don’t have many complaints. But around the same time, I also picked up a set of Maven Filters from Kickstarter - and I’ve been really impressed with them, too. And, for several reasons, they have been the ones that have got the most use in the last couple of months.

[@Alister_Benn]

Yeah, gear and kids 😬. Sorry to hear about the lack of backwards compatibility, I hadn’t thought of that.

[@RichardRostant1]

I've been using the Kase magnetic filters for a couple of years. I love these filters, with one exception - the strength of the magnets. My Kase filters attach reasonably well but are easy to knock off the lens. If I use the lens cap and put the camera in my bag, the cap falls off with the slightest touch. It looks as though the new Revolution filters have much stronger magnets. Are you able to comment on how the new filters compare to the original model, particularly in magnet strength? Thanks!

[@Alister_Benn]

The magnets of the new revolution filters are bombproof!!

[@icogicog8287]

Possibly a bit to much at times. But what a breeze to have them hand on my side and with the magnetic ring and cap now a permanently attached to the lenses I use the filters with.

[@NiklasMalmqvist]

I have been using DSLR´s for 30 years, and now I have a Nikon Z8, and I have never used a filter. I honestly don’t know what I would use them for. I have never felt the need for a long exposure.

[@pascalthiebaud]

I got these filters some month ago but didn't use them often till now. I hope you will guide me in Spain and explain me how to use them properly. I like the compact size and ease of use.

[@Alister_Benn]

Absolutely mate, we’ll use them lots in Spain. ❤️ can’t wait

[@tmc4240]

Is there a link to Kase US with your coupon code? If not then I will order from the UK site. I have the Tamron 35-150 82mm FE mount should I order the 95mm kit? Thanks, I loved the review.

[@Alister_Benn]

The UK site is really good and they’ll ship to US. I’d go with the 95 kit, that’s what I use ❤️

[@AmorLucisPhotography]

One question: Other than colour coding of the filters, is there any reason to swap my Kase Wolverine filters for these?

[@Alister_Benn]

In all honesty, no. If it ain’t broke etc… I used a traditional holder for years and loved the Wolverines. If I was in the market for new filters, or my first filters, I’d probably go with these just for lightness and compact space in my bag. I carry enough gear as it is with a drone and GoPro for making videos ❤️😂

[@rockin4840]

Alister, I have a Nikon Z6 ii camera and two 77mm lenses. I spoke to Kase and they indicated that to avoid vignetting, 82mm filters would be best rather than 77mm. The downside is the lens hoods would no longer fit. How have you dealt with that, or are your filters the same size as the lenses? My lenses are the Z MC105mm f/2.8 VR S and the Z 24-120mm f/4 S. Cheers

[@Alister_Benn]

Hiya, honestly: if 24mm is your widest lens I think you’re fine with 77mm. Of course with a lens hood on rotating a circular polariser is difficult. I have 82mm filters on my 82mm diameter lenses.

[@mfuller1093]

All circular filters would be easier to handle if they had a small tab ( colour coded ) on the edge to allow you to pull them out of the case without touching the glass, especially in Winter with cold fingers.

[@Alister_Benn]

Everything gets harder in the cold!! Up to a point I’m fine, but when it’s sun -15C things get awkward!!

[@Prashant.Khapane]

I could not agree more. Getting it off is a pain more often than not.

[@erkko69]

When you and Adam go to Malaga to take those stunning mountain photos on same plase that Michael Shainblum did,? That plase was out of this word. Thank you.👍😀🐘♥️🌴🙏

[@Alister_Benn]

❤️ I think you mean Madeira ❤️ I’d love to go, looks amazing

[@erkko69]

@@Alister_Benn Yes Maideira it was, sorry. Good save the Queen.Thank you.

[@kalvino67]

Do you need to buy filters with a larger diameter than the lens to avoid vignetting when using multiple filters? Eg my Fuji 16-55 lens has a diameter of 77mm. Should I purchase the 82mm filters and a 77-82 step up ring or should I buy the 77mm filters?

[@Alister_Benn]

I use 82 filters most of the time. With wider 77mm lenses, but also on a couple of my 82mm threads. There is a recessed magnetic mount for wide angle lenses that comes with the kit, you wouldn’t get vignettes even with 77mm. But I’d still go 82

[@kalvino67]

@@Alister_Benn Cheers! Thanks for the quick response and advice.

[@heidrunschafer5798]

Planning to purchase these filters. Still unsure about the size. Need to cover the following Nikon lenses: 16-80mm, filter size 67mm / 70-200mm, filter size 72mm. As I still got a wide-angle lense on my wish-list (10-24mm, filter size 77mm), I wanted to got for the 77mm set with two step-up-rings für the other lenses to cover everything. Now I read, that one should buy one size larger than the biggest filter size to avoid vignetting issues. As this means spending more money on a larger kit plus a third step-up ring, I want to be sure that this is really right way to go... Just in case that this matters somehow: my camera is a Nikon D7500. Thanks a lot, also for all your great videos!!! Heidi

[@Alister_Benn]

Hiya and thanks for the kind words. With your existing lenses I’d have thought the 77mm filters would be fine. I am not sure of your camera, but is it a crop sensor? I don’t think you’d get any vignettes. At most you’d only really have a polariser and one nd filter. I’d go with 77mm - the link and code I gave will offer a small discount and they ship worldwide

[@heidrunschafer5798]

​@@Alister_Benn Thanks for that quick reply! Yes, it's an APS-C. Quite exited to start something fresh. After the last three years I feel like I have photographed every tree and stone around here so often that it gets boring. Greetings from the beautiful Rhine in Germany!

[@Alister_Benn]

@@heidrunschafer5798 brilliant, sounds exciting

[@martinoberstein8431]

Hello Alister, thank you very much for presenting your newest beauties (I think of the pictures in the first place). I love your pictures of water surfaces and these are very very beautiful, fantastically composed! I think it´s the man behind the camera (your new gear is very impressing as well, no doubt). Kind regards, Martin

[@Alister_Benn]

@@martinoberstein8431 Thank you so much, what a lovely comment.

[@rocketmanab]

I personally like it when the people I follow do gear reviews...I have zero issue with it. The more quality content I can get here, the better.

[@Alister_Benn]

I’m happy to hear that. It really saddens me when I get abuse from people who resent it and accuse me (and my mates) of selling out. I really appreciate your support

[@MrMikewr]

Do you step down rings for your different lenses?

[@Alister_Benn]

Two of my lenses are native 82mm, the other is 67mm and I use a step down ring gift that.

[@sundeepsembi6091]

If you had a cpl and a ten stop, are you better off getting a size up to prevent vignettes? Or is the exact size fine

[@Alister_Benn]

The exact size is fine. For wide angled lenses the kit comes with a recessed magnetic ring that goes inside the barrel of the lens thread. My lenses are natively 82mm and I use the 82mm kit and get no vignette

[@Alister_Benn]

Not sure if you used at 12mm lens though, but certainly fine down to 16mm

[@sundeepsembi6091]

Thank you for that Alastair. 16 is about as wide as I can go atm . I’m keen to get some but the price, when you add on additional magnetic rings , adapter rings as well as extra lens caps to cover all the main lenses makes the prices astronomical. I’ll wait till the photography show as they had good deals there last year .

[@diannewells9263]

Just a question, is there a difference between these and the Kase Wolverine filters?

[@Alister_Benn]

All Kase filters are wolverine, the revolution are circular magnetic as opposed to a traditional holder.

[@jonranger451]

I use the Lee 100 system at the moment and have been watching the You Tube vlogger community move to Kase magnetic filters, but the lack of graduated filters is a challenge. I was shooting at dawn in some very strong dawn light last week and could not have worked without grads. How do you solve this issue?

[@Alister_Benn]

Kase do grads as well, click the link in the video description and check our either the Armour which is magnetic and comes with grads, or the standard non magnetic wolverine.

[@jeffp1519]

Alister you’ve described these filters as Revolution, but when I click the link that you provided, all is see are Wolverine. I’m assuming that there’s a difference between the two, and I should be looking for the Revolution?

[@Alister_Benn]

Go to the menu and under the Wolverine magnetic filters you’ll find the Revolution

[@madst7521]

Looks rather similar to my recently bought Rollei Magnetic filters that only seems to be missing the color codes.

[@Alister_Benn]

The basic design of these things is likely to be adopted by most manufacturers. It’s like when all cars began to look the same

[@dbartos4948]

How does Kase 82mm filters work with GF 20-35 lens? Any vignetting on 20mm with polarising + nd filter?

[@Alister_Benn]

Hiya, you’ll get zero vignetting with that combo. The kit comes with a recessed ring to allow the filters to get super close to the front of the lens.

[@dbartos4948]

@@Alister_Benn So I bought 82mm Kase filter kit and with GF 20-35 I have this experience: I use ultra slim BW UV filter for protection on GF 20-35, with UV filter no vignetting on 20mm, with UV+ Inlaid adapter ring+1 filter a bit vigneting on 20mm no wigneting on 23mm, with uv+2 filters strong wigneting on 20mm no vigneting on 25mm. So I plan to buy 112mm Kase filter set for using on 20mm without any vignetting... So without UV filter, 1 filter is ok on 20mm, 2 filters are ok on 23mm.

[@Alister_Benn]

@@dbartos4948 thanks for your feedback. I don’t use anything between the lens and the polariser filter, so with just the CPL and 1 x and filter I get the tiniest amount of vignetting at 20mm, which I’ll be honest, I didn’t notice because I never shoot full frame 4:3. Apologies for implying that there would be no vignetting with 2 stacked filters at 20mm. I’m sure if you contacted case they would swap them for the next size up plus a surplus charge.

[@erkko69]

Great video🌴🐘👍😀🇫🇮🐉,,!!!

[@Alister_Benn]

Thanks

[@grenmath]

Acquired last year Kase armour kit system. Love the filters. In my opinion, Kase have a serious problem with the products and kinda very confusing between Wolverine, Armour, Revolution. Kase need to rethink about that…

[@Alister_Benn]

I do tend to agree with you there. Technically I think they are all wolverine! I agree, very confusing! Good filters though, and that's the main thing.

[@zemekiel]

Are these the same filters as the Wolverine ones?

[@Alister_Benn]

No, they’re completely redesigned.

[@Nickporter17]

Are these compatible with hoods? Assuming you're not stepping down.

[@Alister_Benn]

Yes they are. I have hoods on my 20-35 and 45-100. Works fine

[@Nickporter17]

@@Alister_Benn awesome thanks!

[@Steve-br7wt]

Maven Filters. Look ‘em up