Hey guys, should I buy the Skyreat or Freewell ND Filters?

Freewell filters for the win.  Bit more expensive but much better quality.

DowntownRDB Posted at 7-4 02:58
Freewell filters for the win.  Bit more expensive but much better quality.

I can't find a Freewell Filter pack on sale in the UK.

They come from the EU and then I would have to pay customs etc

Alvara74 Posted at 7-4 03:33
They come from the EU and then I would have to pay customs etc

That's the result of the Brexit. Sorry for you.
Btw., have you tried on Amazon ?

MySky Posted at 7-4 13:08
That's the result of the Brexit. Sorry for you.
Btw., have you tried on Amazon ?

That is where I looked

There are 1 piece sets available but not a a pack e.g the 4 pack or the 8 pack

I couldn't get the Freewell non-CPLs in the UK, so I bought the Skyreat, and I have no complaints whatsoever. They work really well.

Also FWIW I saw someone post on FB a couple of days ago that they bought theirs direct from Skyreat - they were delivered next-day to the UK via Amazon Prime and they were significantly cheaper than buying direct from Amazon.

pgytech...

wateroftyne Posted at 7-5 12:05
I couldn't get the Freewell non-CPLs in the UK, so I bought the Skyreat, and I have no complaints whatsoever. They work really well.

I might give em a try then!

wateroftyne Posted at 7-5 12:07
Also FWIW I saw someone post on FB a couple of days ago that they bought theirs direct from Skyreat - they were delivered next-day to the UK via Amazon Prime and they were significantly cheaper than buying direct from Amazon.

Can you send me a link please?

sbonev Posted at 7-5 12:30
pgytech...

I've heard the quality isn't as good

sbonev Posted at 7-5 12:30
pgytech...

I've heard the quality isn't as good

Is that true?

Alvara74 Posted at 7-5 14:29
I've heard the quality isn't as good

well i'd say they are one of the best, they use german glass, I have them and i'd say they are really good. not sure what quality you refer to that is not good.
And bear in mind the shape of the filter, the round ones can and will introduce flairs at certain angles towards the sun. and vignetting .

Alvara74 Posted at 7-5 14:28
Can you send me a link please?

Hmm.. I can't find it now, but the general gist was they bought from their direct online store (in $), but the order was fulfilled by Amazon in the UK... for about £35. I wish I'd known before I ordered mine...!

sbonev Posted at 7-6 03:14
well i'd say they are one of the best, they use german glass, I have them and i'd say they are really good. not sure what quality you refer to that is not good.
And bear in mind the shape of the filter, the round ones can and will introduce flairs at certain angles towards the sun. and vignetting .

I was referring to the quality of glass

But since its German made, I think it's good quality

I'll give em a try

wateroftyne Posted at 7-6 07:38
Hmm.. I can't find it now, but the general gist was they bought from their direct online store (in $), but the order was fulfilled by Amazon in the UK... for about £35. I wish I'd known before I ordered mine...!

Ah, okay. I'll try to find them

wateroftyne Posted at 7-6 07:38
Hmm.. I can't find it now, but the general gist was they bought from their direct online store (in $), but the order was fulfilled by Amazon in the UK... for about £35. I wish I'd known before I ordered mine...!

Ah, okay. I'll try to find them

Thank you for the info!