Cokin

Cokin X121S Graduated ND8 Filter XL Series

3.6 (7 reviews)

Master the Light with Subtle TransitionsThe Cokin X121S graduated neutral density filter is designed to subtly darken bright areas in your images, such as skies, without affecting the rest of the scene. It features a soft-edged transition, making it perfect for landscapes with uneven horizons.Spe...

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Overview

Master the Light with Subtle Transitions

The Cokin X121S graduated neutral density filter is designed to subtly darken bright areas in your images, such as skies, without affecting the rest of the scene. It features a soft-edged transition, making it perfect for landscapes with uneven horizons.


Specifications:
  • Brand: Cokin
  • Model: X121S
  • Type: Graduated Neutral Density Filter
  • Density: ND8 (3-Stop)
  • Transition: Soft Edge
  • Compatibility: XL (X) Series Holder
  • Dimensions: 130mm x 170mm

Key Features

Light starts with the same neutral density, but feathers the grey almost from the colour edge and more gently graduates to clear. One stop of compensation

Package Dimensions: 1.8 H x 22.0 L x 15.4 W (centimetres)

Package Weight: 0.4 pounds

Country of Origin : France

Specifications

Model
X121S
Type
Graduated ND8 Filter
Series
XL Series
Light Compensation
One stop
Package Dimensions
1.8 H x 22.0 L x 15.4 W (centimetres)
Package Weight
0.4 pounds
Country of Origin
France

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Provides one stop of light compensation, allowing for controlled exposure in challenging lighting conditions.
  • Features a feathered grey gradient, ensuring a smooth and natural transition from dark to clear areas of an image.
  • Designed as part of the XL Series, indicating a larger size suitable for a wide range of lenses.
  • Manufactured in France, suggesting adherence to European quality standards in optical accessories.
  • The neutral density filter helps diminish the brightness of strong light sources, such as the sun, without affecting color.

👎 Cons

  • The package dimensions are fairly large, which might make it less portable for some photographers.
  • A weight of 0.4 pounds, while not excessive, is more than smaller filters and adds to overall gear weight.
  • Being a graduated filter, its effect is fixed in terms of density distribution, which might not suit all compositional needs.
  • The "one stop of compensation" is a specific value; users requiring more or less light reduction will need different filters.
  • As an XL Series filter, it may require a specific filter holder system, which is not included or detailed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary function of this filter is to diminish the brightness of the sun's rays and balance exposure by providing one stop of light compensation.
The light starts with the same neutral density and feathers the grey almost from the color edge, then gently graduates to clear.
This filter is part of the Cokin XL Series, indicating its compatibility with larger filter holder systems.
The package dimensions are 1.8 H x 22.0 L x 15.4 W (centimetres).
The country of origin for this filter is France.