Comparision of the top 2 selling
4x4 100mm camera filter holders
systems in the world.

New review in the works for 2012
Now on 4 100mm filter holders,
2 super size holders and
3 very much the same 84mm filter holders
Call 2filter now to understand the differances


The Lee FK 4x4 Holder vs Cokin Z Pro Holder
The Cokin Z Pro holder is made in France.
The Lee FK holder is made in The United Kingdom (Great Britain)
No changes in 2012 for either of the 2 holders reviewed below

The Lee FK Holder /Foundation Kit is supplied in a box with a deluxe carrying case
with room for an Lee adapter ring for storage in most camera bags more info

The Cokin Z- Pro 100mm holder comes in a cardboard box ( the one pictured)
for storage more info


The Lee FK holder uses a brass spring loaded locking knob
to hold the Lee holder safely locked on the Lee adapter ring.
You have to pull the knob to release the Lee FK filter holder from the adapter.
Note: the thickness of the Lee FK Foundation Kit mounting base.

The Cokin Z Pro uses a mounting method very similar
to the Cokin P series mounting plates, just larger.
The Cokin Z pro holder has a locking pin you have to remember
to push forward to lock the adapter to the Cokin Z Pro holder.


Both have useful changeable rail sizes and locking methods.

To by Cokin Z Pro products visit here

To buy Lee FK Foundation Kit Holder and rings visit here


The Lee FK has longer filter guides/rails to assure filter flatness
and a thicker mounting base to keep everything as flat as possible.
The Lee FK holder costs a little more than the Cokin Z Pro.

New 100mm 4x4 holder in the USA for 2012
the Hitech Modular Holder more information and prices


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No 4x5-4x6 or larger CR39 resin filter will ever be as flat as a mounted screw on glass round filter.
Long telephoto lenses do not operate well without a perfectly flat optical filter material.
The infinity telephoto focus goes soft.
In 2012 glass filters have been introduced for the 4x4 holder systems
This is flatness issue is not a problem with resin gradual filters
which are used mainly on ultra wide lenses.

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