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Camera filters and creative optics
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items There is a wide variety of filters that you can put on your lens or even your smartphone! Take a look here for some inspiration with some of my favourites and items on my wish list.
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Must haves
Fun filters
Accessories
Prisms
Must haves
Any photographer needs at least more ND filter to be able to capture long exposures, causing creative dreamy motion blur. KF offers a high-quality variable ND filter in a range of sizes. The general rule of thumb is to buy as large a filter as you ca...
82mm ND2-ND400 (9 Stops) Variable ND Filter Neutral Density Adjustable Filter for Canon Nikon DSLR Cameras + Lens Cleaning Cloth
Polarisers are probably the first type of filters that any photographer should buy. They remove reflections and turn the sky more intense. (Affiliate link #ad)
K&F Concept CPL Filter True Color Circular Polarizers Filter 28 Multi-Layer Coatings for Nikon Canon Camera Lenses Nano-X Series - AliExpress
While not a product that I would urge to go out and buy, I believe anyone should point their camera SAFELY towards the sun. Don't use it with your bare eyes, though! (Affiliate link #ad)
K&F Concept ND100000 Solar Filter 16.6-Stop Solid 28-Layer Neutral Density Filter for DSLR Camera Lenses Nano-X Series 49mm-95mm - AliExpress
Graduated ND filters help when the dynamic range of the scene exceeds the capabilities of the sensor or film.
Cokin Gradual ND Filter Kit Plus M (P) Holder
Fun filters
Black mist filters recreate a soft glow that imitates street lights on a foggy evening. Use them with as wide aperture as possible for the strongest effect. (Affiliate link #ad)
82mm Black Mist Filter 1/4 Special Effects Filter Ultra-Clear Multi-layer Coated With Waterproof Scratch-Resistant and Anti-Reflection Nano-Xcel Series
Starburst filters are a classic. Definitely a must have.
KnightX Effects Star Filter Line 52mm 55mm 58mm 67mm 77mm Camera Lens Filter For Canon Eos Sony Nikon Photo Photography - AliExpress 44
Add some colour to spice up the boring shots! (Affiliate link #ad)
NEEWER ND32 ND Filter Kit for Phone & Camera, CPL,4 ...
Colour graduated filters can produce effects similar to light leaks (Affiliate link #ad)
Graduated colour filters
I'm still pondering whether to buy this fun streak filter. I'm torn between this and a colour streak filter
K&F Concept 77mm Blue Streak Lens Filter
I'm considering adding this filter to my stash. It can open more creative opportunities for those short winter days
Andoer 77mm Rainbow Streak Lens Filter
This is one of the first creative filters that I bought and I've managed to capture plenty of beautiful photos with it
K&F Concept 82mm Colorful Brushed Filter
Accessories
A must-have for any photographer. I actually have two sets, so as to have all the necessary rings available at home and during travel. (Affiliate link #ad)
18 Pieces Filter Ring Adapter Set, Camera Lens Filter Metal Stepping Rings Kit (Includes 9pcs Step Up Ring Set + 9pcs Step Down Ring Set)
Prisms
I have this split diopter filter. It takes some practice to get used to it, but I definitely recommend it. (Affiliate link #ad)
Split Diopter Prism Camera Foreground Magnifying Blur Filter Film Television Split-Field Props SLR Photography Accessories - AliExpress 44
This swirl effect filter is great for close-ups. I have also tried it with my phone's camera, and it gives nice results, e.g., with flowers. (Affiliate link #ad)
58/77mm Swirl Prism Filter Special Effects Lens Halo Fx Photography Accessories UV CPL Filter for Camera Canon - AliExpress 44
Kaleidoscope and prism filters create multiple copies of the subject, turning them into a creative repeating pattern. (Affiliate link #ad)
Universal 49mm Camera Lens Filter Kaleidoscope Prism Video Only Filter - AliExpress
A wide variety of prism filters to choose from. I have the 16-prism one and I mostly use it with my phone. (Affiliate link #ad)
KnightX 49mm 52mm 58mm 67mm 77mm Glass Prism lens Filter SLR Camera Filter Photography Vedio Camera Accessories Kaleidoscope - AliExpress 44