Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter (72mm, 10%)

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I took it out on a couple of occasions during the golden hour in Stanley Park, Vancouver, and loved how the CineBloom diffusion filter made things extra dreamy, especially in heavily backlit scenarios. The effect is ever so subtle but the more the light changes in a scene the more apparent the difference becomes using the filter and I find the effect quite pleasing. It’s much more affordable than filters that have been in the industry for some time, and it’s built like a filter should be. The hazy look achieved by this filter is unparalleled when compared to any edits you do in post-production. I also have a Hoya 80A filter, which actually does work on the X100V, but I pretty much never use it.

Another note: Sandmarc has their own line of filters— including a diffusion filter—but we used the 20% CineBloom because I already own it for my Fujifilm X100V. I covered diffusion filters in the past in my review of the Tiffen Black Pro-Mist filter, I recommend that you check it out first for more basics on diffusion filters. For these night shots, I shot with the cloudy white balance which gives me very orange and yellow photos under this lighting, and I also under-exposed by about 1 stop. If you have different lenses and would like to use the same filter on those lenses, you can save costs by getting the step-up rings.

It’s nice to have, looks well made and o love that I can apply to a lens and still be able to use the lens cover over the filter when not in use. To diffuse this incoming light, we can either use light modifiers or filters – and both work differently. This effect reminds me of a more exaggerated “Leica Glow” that you get from older classic lenses before the advent of modern coatings, the Helios 44-2 lenses come to mind. In simpler words, a diffusion filter is used to diffuse the image-forming light – and defocus it to achieve a dreamy and hazy glow in the image.

On the X-T5 (as well as my X-E4 and a few other newer models), you can program an additional Recipe into the IQ menu. I think Philim Bloom has really nice comparison which shows the Moment filters and many more, I think they are really good. While the 10% or 20% might have been more appropriate for a couple of the Film Simulation Recipes, overall I appreciate what the 5% CineBloom does to the photographs, which is not much yet oftentimes just enough.If you want to achieve a softer look with the skin tones, you can use the lower strength filter – and it should be good to go. If the item you purchased has quality issues or problems caused by non-users and enjoys "Quality Guarantee", Kentfaith will provide comprehensive after-sales service.

While it may seem perplexing to soften your otherwise perfectly sharp images using a diffusion filter, at times it is more pleasing to the eye.FWIW a pair of sheer fishnet stalkings stretched over the lens and a rubber band to hold it in place gets you the same look for less than five bucks. This wasn’t an attempt to mimic any specific movie or emulsion, but just achieve a general filmic look through cellphone photography—make it seem less digital and more analog-like, except without all of the editing that is traditionally required. I still think they add something by smoothing the highlights from the building, and raising the dark shadows. We believe that these are the best used in scenarios with direct light hits – which will help create a beautiful hazy look in the shot.