CokinP-Series Graduated ND Grey G2 Filter

Cokin has been the go to product for graduated neutral density (ND) filters for many years and this is no exception. Why do I give it four stars instead of five? First: these filters are getting harder and harder to find, so I'm very concerned about the Cokin companies future. Are they going out of business?? Second: It seems that after they've been used for a few months or more, no matter how clean it is, if you point them towards the sun you get a LOT of noise and spots effectively rendering them useless into the sun for sunset/sunrise, especially if the rest of the scenery in the photo is dark.Having said all that, I use mine a lot and would not want to be without it. It is quality built and shaded.I've seen some other brands available and unless Cokin starts making their filters easier to find, I'll try them next time.

My eye does not need the $200.00+ filter and having had this filter before I know that the quality is acceptable and despite my treatment it will last for several years. My last one broke when it came out of the case and unbeknownst to me was lost in the back of my van for a while, evidently the wagon I use to transport my camera equipment to sites rolled across it. That filter worked well I am sure this one will too. Shipping was quick and accurate and everything was well packed.

The nd area has a noticeable magenta-blue, not neutral, tone. For this reason I didn't use it as much as I had planned for desert landscapes, and instead opted to rely on Photoshop to darken skies

Good deal.

Sturdy, but the line between shade and light is too abrupt. Showed it to a pro and he concurred.

The graduated ND filtering helps me in create dynamic pictures in the camera and only use my software to enhance the final image.

I purchased this one for my Nikon D3300 (52mm lens diameter, APS-C CMOS sensor). Just gave it a try on the very first day and so far excellent results:1- No vignetting on the standard 3-slot filter-holder even at 18mm (I used the standard kit 18-55mm Nikkor lens).2- I am no expert but no detectable colour cast.3- Easy to use.4- It's some kind of plastic stuff and not glass. Doesn't come with a plastic case, just some cloth.5- Silly thing to mention but you cannot use the square filters in combination with screw-in round filters. I have screw-in filters from Hoya and thought I would use this p121 in combination with the CPL. The adaptor ring for square filter fits on to the same place as screw-in filters so you can use just one of these two options. This was obvious but I got too wishful!6- I was confused between P121(8x) and P121M (4x) but I read somewhere that 121M is just two f-stops and not very convenient to balance sunset. I don't have P121M to compare but I think I made a right choice.7- another silly thing to mention, they are called square but actually are slightly rectangular 88mm x 100 mm. Good to slide up/down depending on how much sky you want to keep in your landscape photograph.8- you need two additional things to use this filter: first, a ring adaptor depending on your lens diameter (for my Nikkor 52mm diameter lens, I bought Cokin P452 52mm TH0.75 Adapter). second, a filter holder that fits onto the ring adaptor, the filter holder can be either a wide-angle single-slot filter or a three-slot filter (I purchased 3-slot Cokin BP-400 P Series Filter Holder).Overall, it is a very good product for the price. If you are just into photography and like sunset/sunrise, go for this. Once you get serious about photography, go for high-end (>£100 per filter) filters.

I bought the Cokin filter G2 on sheer whim, whim of Drama! I like a dramatic Landscape photograph and this gave a degree of what l was hoping to expect. It is good but l feel l need to learn more so l am in no position to really go overboard with a review. My only advice to anyone starting out with Cokin Filters is HOMEWORK. Do your reading up on the subject, know what you want and then decide. They are worth it.

Works well enough with minimal colour casting. However, when I use it down at 17mm on my 77mm diameter Sigma lens, I'm able to see vignetting. In which case I probably need a screw on circular grad filter. A small gripe otherwise - just be aware of this if you intend to use these type of square filters on larger diameter lenses at wide angles.

I have used Cokin grey grads for years, and I swear by them. I have tried others, such as kood, but they seem to have a cyan cast, despite being termed as neutral. The Cokin grad is neutral and are well priced and easy to use. Lee filters are great too, but 4/5 times the price. The new Cokin packaging is quite good too. No more plastic boxes, these come in a slim packet which are lined with a microfiber coating, thus reducing the tendency to scratch.

Arrived broken