Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder)
The Graduated Neutral Density Kit from Cokin consists of three filters: 121L (1 stop), 121M (2 stops) and 121S (3 stops). Often it is necessary or desirable to balance the light intensity in one part of a scene with another. This is especially true in situations where you don't have total light control, as in bright contrasty landscapes. Exposing for the foreground will produce a washed-out, over-exposed sky while exposing for the sky will leave the foreground dark and under-exposed. Cokin graduated ND filters are part clear, part neutral density. They allow the transition to be blended into the scene, often imperceptibly.
These filters have several uses and offers the possibility to achieve very interesting results. They enable the shooter to adjust exposure without affecting color balance. An ND filter appears gray and reduces the amount of light reaching either the sensor of a digital camera or the film plane of a traditional film camera.
A Neutral Density filter is used to create some unusual special effects such as capturing the "blur" of the rippling water of a waterfall or the swirling effect of city traffic. Since it allows the use of slower shutter speeds in bright light, it becomes possible to create these special effects that would normally not be possible to capture without the filter. And, since it can also help to control your depth of field, it permits you to shoot at wider apertures. Ultimately, its value is in helping to prevent bright, overly washed out images shot in bright light.
Cokin filters are used worldwide by pro and amateur photographers. They present an affordable alternative to more expensive filter systems.
Note! Kit requires adapter rings
- Cokin 121L - 1-stop Graduated Neutral Density (Light)
- Cokin 121M - 2-stop Graduated Neutral Density (Medium)
- Cokin 121S - 3-stop Graduated Neutral Density (Soft)
- Neutral Density Filters Have Four Main Uses
- To enable slow shutter speeds to be used, especially with high speed ISOs, to record movement in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds, or cars
- To decrease depth of field by allowing wider apertures to be used, which helps separate subjects from their background
- To decrease the effective ISO of high speed film (above ISO 400) and allow it to be used outdoors in bright situation
- To allow cine and video cameras (which have fixed shutter speeds) to film subjects such as snow, sand or other bright scenes which could cause overexposure
| Type | Graduated Neutral Density |
| Size | Cokin P: 85 x 100mm |
| Grade |
121L = 1 stop
121M = 2 stops 121S = 3 stops |
| Filter Factor |
1 stop = reduces ISO by 1/2
2 stops = reduces ISO by 1/4 3 stops = reduces ISO by 1/8 |
| Multi-Coated | Not Applicable |
| Rotating | Not Applicable |
| Effect | Balanced light intensity from one part of a scene to another |
| Application | Nature, outdoor, scenic photography |
| Color Temperature | Not Applicable |
| Construction | Plastic |
| Front Filter Thread Size | Not Applicable |
| Front Lens Cap Size | Not Applicable |
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by PowerReviews(based on 78 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (69)
- Clear optics (35)
- Firm mount (31)
- Strong construction (21)
- Improves picture quality (15)
Cons
Best Uses
- Image manipulation (35)
- Color correction (20)
- Shooting outdoors (15)
- Landscapes (6)
- Panoramic filming (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (32), Semi-pro photographer (13), Enthusiast (6), Tech savvy (6), Pro photographer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (34)
Most Liked Positive Review
ND Grad kit is adequate
It's an adequate starter kit, which is what I needed. Now that I'm using it, and have a bit more experience, I'll get some different filters. It suited my needs, having the ...Read complete review
It's an adequate starter kit, which is what I needed. Now that I'm using it, and have a bit more experience, I'll get some different filters. It suited my needs, having the holder along with 3 filters.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Saddly there is magenta color cast
The kit is useful, may save you a bit of money compared to buying the filters separately.
However the P121M (2 stop grad filter) has a strong magenta color cast, which is absol...Read complete review
The kit is useful, may save you a bit of money compared to buying the filters separately.
However the P121M (2 stop grad filter) has a strong magenta color cast, which is absolutely unacceptable for me. It is not neutral at all. That color cast appears almost at any shutter speed. The rest of the two filters work well, although the P121M would have been the most useful since the sky is almost always at least 2 stops brighter than the foreground. You always get what you pay in photo equipment, and these filters are no different. The glass is thin and feels cheap. The color cast is unacceptable.
Lee makes lot better filters, but the price is also 4 times more.
For now this will do the job until I save up for the upgrade.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
Easy to use for landscapes and seascapes.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
After buying the Cokin filter set, it has improved by photography by 100%. I take them with me when I'm shooting landscapes and sunsets
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
This was my first purchase of a filter kit. Having the filter holder and 3 different densities of a graduated style filter, was a great deal for me. I would recommend it, just make sure you get the correct adapter rings for your various lenses you want to apply this to.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
Not the best filters on the market but still very good. Great for someone starting out with filters or the occassional user.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
Wanted a basic ng filter kit and this does the trick just fine. Very pleased with it.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits all lenses
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Improves landscapes
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
I like Cokin filters. They are always good quality at a reasonable price. I purchased this filter set to "fix" landscape shots around where I live. Our skies tend to be flat and these help give the horizon a more dimensional quality. I recommend them.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
I use it for landscapes and it did a nice job in the White Mountains of N.H.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Balances Exposures
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscapes
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
I always had trouble with washed out skies, and this is the perfect product. Great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
A nicely priced ND kit. Isn't perfect but gets the job done and doesn't cost $65 per filter (or more) either. Any color cast can be corrected by processing in LR or PS in 30seconds or less. Use for landscapes and shoot RAW.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
A most for outdoors, seascapes, etc.,easy to use, like every other filter it needs to be treated with care...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
Great product that will subtley knock down the exposure of the sky without intruding upon the foreground. Simple to use, screw on the adapter, install the mount, then slide in whichever filter you want. I have not noticed any color cast from the filters. Only downside is the lack of a good carrying case, the plastic ones they provide with the filters are bulky and prone to cracking. Would recommend trying to source a better way to carry them, these ones will be gone as soon as I find something appropriate.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
perfect for landscape photography
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
Taking a trip to Maine and addition of filters should assist in taking the sunrises and sunsets.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great price for a starter
Cons
- Adapter not in stock
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
What I was looking for to start using Graduated Neutral Density filters. Great price.[...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to turn to any angle
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Excellent for landscapes
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
These filters are a perfect way to cut down on strong differences in the strength of light of the sky compared to the foreground. Sunsets do not always have to be silhouettes. I am enjoying the difference they make.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
Great product to balance light when shooting landscape. Huge difference in photos
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
use this to balance the exposure between the sky and the foreground.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
The holder fits nice and snug. The filters are big enough to have plenty of room to move and the build quality is good.
The only negative I've found so far is the edges of the filters seem like they'll chip easily to handle with care.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
- Doesn't come with a case
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
I just received my ND Grad Kit and tried it out this morning. I'm still waiting for my adapter rings so had to use hand held but was very pleased with the resulting pictures. Had great cloud detail and well balance exposure. My shots usually turn out with a washed out sky but with the ND Grad Filters I had great results. I would recommend this product to anyone that wants to balance the sky and landscape.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cokin Graduated Neutral Density Filter Kit for "P" Series (3 Filters and Filter Holder):
I use these filters when shooting landscapes, specifically when there is a large difference in exposure between the foreground and background. They work great for making a good exposure when shooting things like sunsets- using these you can properly expose for the ground and not get a washed out sky.
This kit in particular is great. Having three filters with different ranges of darkness is convenient, and the filter holder is compatible with all P-series Cokin filters, and holds three of them, so you could layer up to three filters for a variety of effects.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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