SiGi 40in1 Graduated ND Gray Color filter set for DSLR Cameras

I used Cokin filters a lot way back in the day of film. Made a recent DSLR camera upgrade and wanted to get a P series Cokin setup, but not for the kind of money Cokin wants. Figured this kit sounded like a budget alternative with several good reviews. I’m not inclined to agree with any of the good reviews.

The filters are not labeled (Cokin prints a label on the corner of their filters). You have to take each filter out and hold it up to the light to guess what it is. The colors aren’t complicated, but picking out the ND filters is a pain. You may have to take out several ND filters and hold them side by side to guess which is which.

The storage pouches are serious overkill. They are plastic filters. They don’t need this much cushioning. They include 4 huge “wallets” for 24 filters. Each wallet is 8” x 4-1/2” x 1-1/4” when folded. That’s about 5” depth when all stacked together, taking up 180 cubic inches of space. And that doesn’t include the frames, adapters, or hood. Who has this kind of extra space in their camera bag? My old Cokin filters slide into plastic boxes that hold 10 filters in 2 inches of depth in a box just slightly larger than a filter.

Next big problem is the single filter frame. This one has such small tabs on the back that it doesn’t stay on the lens adapter. Looks like it was designed for an adapter with at least 1mm larger diameter flange on it. Also, the hood mounting tabs don’t fit the hood. Basically, the single filter holder is garbage. I tried using it and it just falls off the adapter ring during use.

The 3-filter frame looks to be modeled after Cokin and has tolerances that fit the adapters. So, at least one frame is usable. The hood also fits on this one.

Contrary to product description, the lens adapters are NOT double-threaded, so you cannot put your lens cap on the adapter.

Not sure what the deal is in the description about including “2 Tripods”. There are no tripods in the kit, nor would one expect there to be. Looks like a typo.

My overall opinion is that this filter set is not worth the price paid. I got a frame holder adapters and some budget filters. Need to find a more compact way to hold the filters from another source.

So I played around with this kit taking some pictures at sunset and it is cool what you can do with it. The thing I like most is that you not only get full color filters, but a graduated set of color and regular ND filters as well. One that I bought off of vsigi.com first stated the colored filters were graduated but they were not. You definitely would benefit from practicing in which scenarios to use these to get the best results but this is a very inclusive kit that in my opinion has pretty much anything you would need. I like the cases too and moved most of the ones I will use most into the same case so it's easy to take for a trip. The photos along with this review show the regular sky along with three of the graduated filter colors.

This kit really comes with alot of choices which can fit about every situation. pretty much every solid and gradient color. also several ND solid and gradients as well as the major size filter thread rings for almost every lens. it comes with 2 filter holders. one can hold multiple stacked filters but its a bit tight fitting, the second holder is for one filterand it has a perfect amount of tension. What is important to know is every filter cuts down the light value so If like me youre using a manual film camera with no light meter you will need to meter through the filter to get correct exposure before setting the camera, if youre using a digital or cam with through the lens metering this is not necessary. great budget kit.

Great deal for the price. All filters are plastic, each one is packaged in a plastic bag and inserted in the slots of the protective Velcro cases. The cases are foam lined to provide protection. The adapter rings are made of aluminum and easily slip in the back of the filter holders, the holders are a light weight plastic, but sturdy enough. The filters will also fit a Colkin P series holder. The holders hold the filter fairly tight so they do not slip out.

Firstly, the reality is that with a digital camera and decent software most filters to a large extend have been made redundant. Apart from ND filters which are absolutely essential for various photographs requiring longer exposure times such as the moving water pictures that are both popular and interesting.

Of course you can get some pretty pricey filters which, may or may not be of use to you.

Which brings me to this set. Both my wife and I have become far more interested in photography and of course started down the path of buying various items which can be an eye watering experience to say the least. So, here I am with a set of filters that are at the 'cost effective' end of the range.

Bought as a means to learn what works and does not work without spending a small fortune and for that purpose these are fantastic. You get a huge range of colour filters and of course solid and graduated ND filters.

Overall I don't regret buying this set, I will definitely use several of these filters but I particularly looked forward to using the ND Grads. I was very disappointed with them they all give a strong colour cast to the images. I have now decided to purchase more expensive ND Grads. Full ND filters are good and I will use them. They are well packed and wallets seem well made and sturdy enough to protect your filters.
One great thing about this set is the adaptor rings, I can have one on all my lenses in my bag, saves fiddling about out in the field.
Everything seems to be quite sturdy and holders hold the filters very securely.
I look forwards to experimenting with the colour filters.
The main reason I bought this budget set was to help me decide if I could benefit from using filters before spending a fortune on more expensive ones.
If it wasn't for the colour cast from the ND Grads I would have given 5 stars.

Was bakommt man für nicht einmal 50 €? Ein Set, bestehend aus 24 verschiedenen Filtern, zwei Halterungen, eine für bis zu drei Filter, eine für nur einen Filter, dazugehörig Adapter für fast alle gängigen Objektivdurchmesser, eine Sonnenblende, die allerdings besser Zuhause bleibt und vier gut verarbeitete Taschen für je sechs Filter. Die Dreifachhalterung erzeugt deutliche Abschattung in den Ecken bei Weitwinkelobjektiven. Bei der Einer-Halterung keine Abschattung bei 24mm, trotz noch dazwischengeschraubter Objektivverlängerung. Ist das Set brauchbar? Wenn man sich über ein paar Dinge im Klaren ist, absolut. Die Filter sind aus Resin, dementsprechend Kratzempfindlich, das hat man aber selbst in der Hand, man muß halt aufpassen. Die Dreier-Halterung ist, zumindest am Anfang sehr schwergängig ( daher auch nur vier Sterne ),ich denke, das gibt sich eventuell mit der Zeit noch. Bei der Einer-Halterung ist das nicht der Fall, die Filter halten gut, sind dennoch leicht einzuschieben. Thema Farbstich bei den Graufiltern: Wegen Farbstich ( meist ins Rote oder Violette gehend ) wird oft geurteilt, daß solche preisgünstigen Filter nicht brauchbar seien. Selbstverständlich haben diese hier auch einen ( recht kräftigen ) Farbstich in's Violette. Nun haben auch viele deutlich teurere Filter einen Farbstich, mehr oder weniger Ausgeprägt, zudem ist das in der Digitalfotografie kein so großes Kriterium mehr. In aller Regel werden die Bilder ja sowieso nachbearbeitet, so kann dabei auch ein eventueller Farbstich leicht korrigiert werden. Andere Bildfehler wie Verzeichnungen, konnte ich nicht feststellen. Mein Fazit: Wer keine 500.- € für ein entsprechend umfangreiches Marken-Filterset ausgeben kann oder will, ist mit diesem Set sehr gut Bedient, sofern er mit den kleinen Einschränkungen leben kann.

It's an extensive filter kit, there are several front lens adaptors so should suit most people’s requirements. The filter holder seems sturdy enough. I haven't really tried many filters on the camera in real terms as yet. However, I cannot give 5-stars for picture quality or overall rating as yet because of one simple thing - Neither the filters or holders have the names of the filter on them, so such filters as the polarising filter and ND filters don't have a name on them so you have to guess which they are at first and need to experiment on finding what you want, and I cannot be too sure that the filters could be easily scratched, so I'd a little careful if you do decide to buy the kit?! But compared to 'brand' name kit its worth getting if you're only going to use the filters every now and then, if not then pay the extra and get something that's probably stands up to constant use.

One set of adapter rings, one anti-glare hood but two filter holders. Lots of filters even if I was only after a few of the graduated ND filters. The four padded filter cases have a firm feel. The filters are held firmly by the holder. The filters themselves are quite thin but seems like good value for money.