NiSi releases the brand new S6 150mm Filter Holder Kit for Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM, which is the first of the new NiSi S6 range designed for wide-angle lenses without a standard filter thread. The S6 range was intended for release later in 2020, but due to Sony releasing such an awesome lens with the 12-24mm f/2.8 GM, we had to release it early!
The NiSi S6 system is designed for landscape photographers who wish to combine an ultra-wide-angle lens with a filter system supporting multiple filters. It allows the use of 2 filters with an integrated rotating CPL (PRO CPL or Landscape CPL). We have incorporated design changes to the S6 system based on user feedback regarding the previous NiSi S5 system.
Six features
Octagonal front holder – The design of the front holder has been refined to make it easier to insert and remove ND filters.
New matting treatment – Due to the wide focal length and a large amount of light entering from the bulb head, there is a potential for ghosting and flare to occur when using the filter system. To solve this problem, the S6 system uses flocking material on the main adaptor to reduce reflection, ghosting and flare. This is the same as the matting treatment for high-end lens hoods and absorbs light better than using a matting agent.
Silver locking ring – There is an oxidized silver rear locking ring which improves appearance.
New integrated locking system – The newly designed locking system features an integrated wheel, which can be easily rotated to lock the front holder and square filters in position. It feels more natural and easy to use.
Filter Pouch – The S6 kit includes a compact waterproof filter pouch, which has a flip-top design and can be mounted on a tripod.
Lens Cap – The S6 kit includes a lens cap dedicated to the S6 system, which is easy to fit and remove while protecting the CPL and lenses.
More details
The S6 kit includes an S6 holder, an S6 adaptor mount for the Sony 12-24mm, a CPL (PRO CPL or Landscape CPL), a lens cap and a pouch to store the holder and filters. The S6 holder features superb build quality. It is made from aviation-grade aluminum with single element processing by a CNC machine. The filter system has no vignetting at 12mm when the holder is in the normal straight position. There is a small amount of vignetting when the holder is oriented at a 45-degree angle.
Highlights
– Specially designed for SONY 12-24 F2.8 GM
– Allows the use of 2 filters with an integrated rotating CPL (PRO CPL or Landscape CPL)
– Aluminum alloy construction
– Octagonal design front holder makes it easy to insert and remove the filters
– Flocking material used on the main adapter to eliminate reflection, ghosting and flare
– Silver locking ring with a locking screw
– 360-degree rotation with a newly designed locking gear for fixing the filter position
– Rapid installation and quick release
– The kit includes a waterproof filter pouch and a lens cap
– No vignetting at 12mm when the holder is in the normal straight position, with a small amount of vignetting when the holder is placed at a 45-degree angle
