Quick correction I own the Mini light, and the top knob does have a spring on it. It works just like the regular Mini matte box. At least mine does. Great video it helped me decide. I appreciate it. Keep up the good work.
Hi thanks! Yeah to me those we’re some key differences I wanted to point out and to me the selling point for me to keep it over the lite. Thanks for checking out the video and hope it was helpful.
Today I have received the lite version. It DOES have the spring loaded knob on top and I use it with my canon 24-70 f2.8, which had a thread of 82mm. With the matte box on it my circular ND filters from urth fit just fine.
That’s cool! Congratulations on the purchase! That’s cool you’re has the spring load ratchet style tightener for your flag. Yeah I had someone similar ask about the ND filters also, the one I have is the Tiffen ND filter and mine is to large of a diameter to fit in either one. I’m sure people will be able to fit different ND filter, it’s about the dimensions. That why I mentioned that I had the tiffen. Congratulations on the box, and thanks for checking out the video!!
@@FelipeAlmeida_media are you absolutely positive yours doesnt have the spring loaded knob? It looks exactly the same as mine. Sometimes they are a little bit stuck when you pull on them.
@@FelipeAlmeida_media I think so, you twist to the right, lift it up and turn it back without it engaging, twist to the rigth again etc. Same for twisting left ofcourse
The Matte Box has the ability to stack 2 rectangular filters. I have not stacked the rectangular filters and the circular filters because I only have the circular ones unfortunately.
Thanks for checking out the video! As far as the trays. They both come with the 4x5.56 tray for you to add your own ND filter. Now per Smallrig it does show that the lite has the ability to take a 4x4, bit u need to purchase that tray separate.
Thank you for giving over the differences. I went with the mini but the light option looks better. Especially due to the 1/4 under the matte box for adding rods to keep it in place. The mini always spins out of place.
Thanks for checking out the video!! Yes that is a great point that I did not mention. The lite those have a a tendency of moving around. And the mini does not because it has the option to hold it in place from the bottom . Not only does it hold it in place, it help support the weight of your lens and anything you choose to attach to the matte box if you use the bottoms support. Thanks again!
... you mean the lite always spins out of place? the NON LITE one has rail support, the LITE one doesn't so i think what you're tryin to say is that the LITE version does NOT look better.
So the mini does not have a adapter in the bottom to support a rail support. So it could spins. But it’s not something that is always happening, but will depending on the movement your making. Hope that answers your questions. Thanks for checking it out.
Unfortunately I have not used the modular version, so wouldn’t be able to really compare them. But it does have some nice features that comes with the modular Over both of these option. Thanks again for checking out the video.
Thanks for the video, I am wondering if the NISI True color VND will work with this, I imagine the first 2-5stops filter will but what if I need to add the 5-9 stop filter that just pops on the from of the 2-5 stop filter? It does not screw on but is just using suction to stay on the top filter? I hope that makes sense but has anybody used a NISI True color Filter system with this matte box? Thanks
It all depends on the ND filter you have. I have had some people express in the comments below that they were able to fit there ND filter on the Matt box. So it depends on which one you have, in my case mine did not fit.
My lens' filter thread size is 67mm. I have a 72mm VND filter and step up rings and I'm planning to buy the mattebox. Am I going to use the (stacked) step up rings from 67mm to 72mm to attach my VND filter to my lens then use the mattebox's 72-95mm ring to be able to attach the mattebox?
First you would use the smallrig set up ring included with the Matt box in your case it’s the 67mm-95mm. That will secure the your lens to the Matt box. The other side of the smallrig set up rings has threads and you will attach your 72mm VND to it that way. The thread size is the same of your lens thread. So then you use your normal set up ring to go to 67mm to 72mm. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions.
Just to be clear, I'm going to thread the included rings of the mattebox to my lens first (in my case 67-95mm), then attach the mattebox itself, and then thread my step up rings, 67mm up to 72mm, with the VND?
Thanks for checking out the video and for your question. The circumference of my 82mm ND filter is to large to fit inside the matte box. So I purchased a 77 mm ND filter and it fits inside the box.
yea you can, but it will move back and forth as you zoom in and out. The Mini does offer a support on the bottom of it to help with heavier lens, so you would not use that feature. Thanks for checking out the video.
Yes both mate box can support ND Filter. But it depends on the size of your ND filter. I had a 82MM filter and it did not fit, so I purchase a smaller one and it fit perfect.
Hey Felipe, how did you try that filter may I ask? I mean before putting the matte box on or after putting it and screwing to the matte box ring itself?
Thanks for checking out the video!! There are different rings and serve as step up rings to allow for a variety of sizes lenses to be used with the Matt box. The inter ring is attached to your lens to the back end of it. The outer ring is 95mm, all Rings outer rings are 95mm so u can attach it to the matte box. Let me know if you have any additional questions. Thanks
@@FelipeAlmeida_media My question is about the inside of the matte box. What is the size of the ring there? In your video (1:45) you said 77mm. Is this correct? Why is the outside 95mm and the inside is 77?
Gotcha, yes correct. I ended up having to purchase a smaller VND with a smaller outer dimension. The 80mm I have just barely does not fit. I don’t know what does dimensions are unfortunately, but I knew if I purchase a smaller that it would fit. I got a 77mm VDN cause then I could still use it with a rang of lens. I am not a fan of purchase tones of the same thing lol Does that answer your question?
So for my set up I have the small rig Matt box ring 67mm to 95mm (comes with the purchase). On the front side of that ring I have step up rings from 67mm to 77mm for the VND filter (not included) Does that make since? I also had someone ask me the same question before. Might make a quick video about that, would that be helpful?
It depends on the diameter of your ND and CPL on the comments in this video you’ll see that there’s a mix of people that said they had no problems with putting on their 82mm filters. But I have a tiffen ND 82 that did not fit.
The 82mm will not fit inside the matte box. I ended up ordering a 77mm ND filter and it fits perfect inside the box. The matte box does come with set up rings that go up to 90mm. So I use the set up Ring that attached from my lens to the Matt box size. All set up rings that come with the Matt box also have threads at the end of them that you can attach the ND filter to. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions.
@@FelipeAlmeida_mediaI'm confused, it's say 95mm on top. I actually have a 95mm Urth VND filter and was planning on just using step up rings for my lenses with 82mm, 72mm and 67mm, will this matte box not work?
Dude I’m pretty sure you got to put on your VND filter first like you put your 82 mm into the 95mm step up ring Because it has the 82mm thread inside then put it through the matte box , that’s why your 82’s aren’t fitting , I just saw someone else’s video explaining it , and you did it the opposite
Thanks for checking out the video. The circumference of that particular ND filter I have was too large, I have another 82 VND from another company that fits no problem now. Which is the reason I pointed that out in the video. People have commented the same thing and I’ve said that to everybody also.
@@FelipeAlmeida_media I know but did you try to screw that 82mm that you thought didn’t fit onto the 95mm step up it has a 82mm thread inside , then put it through the matte box .. th-cam.com/video/gDz_C0aurAc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SBsVxAa76VYIep7Z (this guys video does it this way ) I’m not saying I don’t believe you , just making sure you exausted all attempts , because you say in the video only the circular ones will work , but I’ve got confirmed 3 different people using the 82mm nisi variable nd that is bigger then the circular ones because of the knobs in it , but have been told the k&.f plus circular won’t work , cheers
@Tonellacam yep I tried every way possible lol, and I watched similar videos also to see if I was doing something wrong lol if you notice his ND filter is smaller then the step up ring, were my ND filter circumference is larger then the step up ring itself by a fraction of a hair lol 😭. At the time I ended up purchasing another Tiffin (77mm) ND to fit cause I wanted to keep the same color, but now I have a K&F 82 no problem. It sucked and I was frustrated but all good now. I do appreciate you sending over the video and the info! I appreciate our community!!
@@FelipeAlmeida_media Thank YOU. Just purchased the mini because of your video. Wanted to support by using the link but I'm in Europe and not the US. Maybe you could add European links as well for the future? :)
Wow! Thank you I am super happy it helped you make your decision!! I will for sure look into setting up in other countries! Thanks again!!! Hope you like your purchase I know I enjoyed having them!!
This video and the way you answer people's question is pretty frustrating. Listen, one of the most important parts for a lot of people here is the possibility or not of using an 82mm Tiffen Variable ND filter with this product. On the video you go over this aspect very quickly. But watching it several times, and looking at your somewhat careless answers to people, it seems pretty obvious to me that if you FIRST place the mattebox on the 95-82 adapter ring AND THEN screw on the 82mm Tiffen variable ND then you would be able to use it with it. Why not?! Could you please explain, pointing to the EXACT issue, without being vague (for instance, mentioning where the filter hits, or gets blocked by something), why this specific solution wouldn't work, if that is the case? Thank you!
Sorry that your all frustrated, I have answered these questions in the past and for the most part people are ok with what I have explained and it doesn’t come off as vague and seem to work for them. So I’ll give you an explanation and hope it helps. The diameter from edge to edge of the 82MM Tiffin filter is larger than the diameter of the 95-82 adapter ring. As you know the tiffin thread is 82mm and not the actual size of the ND filter. So it does not fit because the tiffen ND is larger than the actual whole in the Matt box where you insert the lens through . And it also does not fit from the front either because the Matt box gets narrower from the front to the back and as most Matt box. so it doesn’t even fit in the front. It’s why in almost every explanation that I have given on this video I’ve told everyone that I purchased a 77mm Tiffen so I could fit it in this Matt box. And as you probably read some other people have other brands that are 82 mm that fit just fine that are not tiffen. Hope this clarifies it for you and it helps.
Quick correction I own the Mini light, and the top knob does have a spring on it. It works just like the regular Mini matte box. At least mine does. Great video it helped me decide. I appreciate it. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for taking the time to do this video. It was very helpful.
Your welcome! Thanks for watching it!
Thanks. You're the only one that was clear on the spring loaded knob and thread at the bottom.
Hi thanks! Yeah to me those we’re some key differences I wanted to point out and to me the selling point for me to keep it over the lite. Thanks for checking out the video and hope it was helpful.
Thanks for making this video! This is exactly what I was looking for.
Nice review!
I have matte box mini and 82mm B+W variable ND and it fits just fine.
Thanks, I was looking for that exact difference and it was not too easy to find. Very informative video.
Today I have received the lite version. It DOES have the spring loaded knob on top and I use it with my canon 24-70 f2.8, which had a thread of 82mm. With the matte box on it my circular ND filters from urth fit just fine.
That’s cool! Congratulations on the purchase! That’s cool you’re has the spring load ratchet style tightener for your flag. Yeah I had someone similar ask about the ND filters also, the one I have is the Tiffen ND filter and mine is to large of a diameter to fit in either one. I’m sure people will be able to fit different ND filter, it’s about the dimensions. That why I mentioned that I had the tiffen. Congratulations on the box, and thanks for checking out the video!!
@@FelipeAlmeida_media are you absolutely positive yours doesnt have the spring loaded knob? It looks exactly the same as mine. Sometimes they are a little bit stuck when you pull on them.
Yep! I checked it, are we speaking of the rachet capabilities?
@@FelipeAlmeida_media I think so, you twist to the right, lift it up and turn it back without it engaging, twist to the rigth again etc. Same for twisting left ofcourse
You are saying your 82mm VND does fit and you can spin it around now problems? Thanks for confirming that if it is what you meant!
Dude thanks, I really appreciate
How many rectangular filters can you stack upon eachother along with the circular filter?
The Matte Box has the ability to stack 2 rectangular filters. I have not stacked the rectangular filters and the circular filters because I only have the circular ones unfortunately.
Dude, you answered my question about Tiffens compatibility. THX!!!
Absolutely!! Happy it helped!!!
dude thank you so much for this video!!! Really helped me figure out which one to get. THanks!
Absolutely!! Thanks for checking it out
thanks bro!
Thank you for the comparison. Exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks for checking it out!! Happy it help!!
Great comparison and explanation!!
Thank you!!
Excellent video, straight to the point 👍🏻👏
Thanks for checking it out!!!
you can use an 82mm on these..but not the once that have little handles to spin it if its a VND
What about the square filter trays ? I Think there's no 4x4 on the Mini, while the mini lite has both.
Thanks for checking out the video! As far as the trays. They both come with the 4x5.56 tray for you to add your own ND filter. Now per Smallrig it does show that the lite has the ability to take a 4x4, bit u need to purchase that tray separate.
Great stuff as always my friend.
Thank you for giving over the differences. I went with the mini but the light option looks better. Especially due to the 1/4 under the matte box for adding rods to keep it in place. The mini always spins out of place.
Thanks for checking out the video!! Yes that is a great point that I did not mention. The lite those have a a tendency of moving around. And the mini does not because it has the option to hold it in place from the bottom . Not only does it hold it in place, it help support the weight of your lens and anything you choose to attach to the matte box if you use the bottoms support. Thanks again!
@@FelipeAlmeida_media Thank you for your reply.
... you mean the lite always spins out of place? the NON LITE one has rail support, the LITE one doesn't
so i think what you're tryin to say is that the LITE version does NOT look better.
So the mini does not have a adapter in the bottom to support a rail support. So it could spins. But it’s not something that is always happening, but will depending on the movement your making. Hope that answers your questions. Thanks for checking it out.
Thanks a lot, very useful comparison! 👍
Thank you!
thanks
What about comparing to their "modular" version?
Unfortunately I have not used the modular version, so wouldn’t be able to really compare them. But it does have some nice features that comes with the modular Over both of these option. Thanks again for checking out the video.
Thanks for this comparison. Really helps! Quick question on your set up, what seinheiser mic have you mounted on top of the camera?
Hey! Thanks for checking out the video. Happy you found it helpful. The shotgun mic I have is Sennheiser MKE-600.
Thanks for the video, I am wondering if the NISI True color VND will work with this, I imagine the first 2-5stops filter will but what if I need to add the 5-9 stop filter that just pops on the from of the 2-5 stop filter? It does not screw on but is just using suction to stay on the top filter? I hope that makes sense but has anybody used a NISI True color Filter system with this matte box? Thanks
I don’t see why it wouldn’t. As long as it fits depending on the diameter of the filter you should have space.
Can i use ultra wide lens with it? Like maybe around 14mm lens
So I’m not sure about a 14mm because being that wide you might actually see it show through the lens.
Looks great! Thanks for the Review, definitely worth the extra few bucks for the Mini
Absolutely!! Thanks for checking it out!
Hi, so if i have a 82mm ND filter, i cant use it with this matte box ?
It all depends on the ND filter you have. I have had some people express in the comments below that they were able to fit there ND filter on the Matt box. So it depends on which one you have, in my case mine did not fit.
@@FelipeAlmeida_mediaoh, alright, thank you.
@@sureshk0505did you end up buying ? I have a 82 nisi vnd filter , doesn’t seem like it will fit , the way this guy is talking
Nice breakdown and love your presentation amigo 🤟🤟
Thanks bro!!!
My lens' filter thread size is 67mm. I have a 72mm VND filter and step up rings and I'm planning to buy the mattebox. Am I going to use the (stacked) step up rings from 67mm to 72mm to attach my VND filter to my lens then use the mattebox's 72-95mm ring to be able to attach the mattebox?
First you would use the smallrig set up ring included with the Matt box in your case it’s the 67mm-95mm. That will secure the your lens to the Matt box. The other side of the smallrig set up rings has threads and you will attach your 72mm VND to it that way. The thread size is the same of your lens thread. So then you use your normal set up ring to go to 67mm to 72mm.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions.
Just to be clear, I'm going to thread the included rings of the mattebox to my lens first (in my case 67-95mm), then attach the mattebox itself, and then thread my step up rings, 67mm up to 72mm, with the VND?
Correct
Can you clarify what you meant about an 82mm now working with both ?
Thanks for checking out the video and for your question. The circumference of my 82mm ND filter is to large to fit inside the matte box. So I purchased a 77 mm ND filter and it fits inside the box.
Both Matte box are both the same size. So that what I was meaning that it won’t fit on both.
@@FelipeAlmeida_media thanks Bro
Can you use it with zoom lenses?
yea you can, but it will move back and forth as you zoom in and out. The Mini does offer a support on the bottom of it to help with heavier lens, so you would not use that feature. Thanks for checking out the video.
@@FelipeAlmeida_mediathanks... but if you change the focal length, does the matte box turn?
It should not, if it’s tightened correctly
But overtime from moving it back-and-forth you might have to tighten it every once in a while
The rig looks great!
Great video man
Nice thanks
Thanks for the video bro. is Mate box lite can support with variable ND filter?
Yes both mate box can support ND Filter. But it depends on the size of your ND filter. I had a 82MM filter and it did not fit, so I purchase a smaller one and it fit perfect.
Hey Felipe, how did you try that filter may I ask? I mean before putting the matte box on or after putting it and screwing to the matte box ring itself?
I found putting it after the Mate box is on is easiest.
Thank you. I also saw your other detailed comments about the VND and the rings. Thank you for the video. ✌️
Absolutely! Happy I can help! Happy it’s helping people out! Thanks again for checking the video out!
Thanks for doing the comparison. Any chance you have a Amazon(Canadian) link? Thought I'd ask before I buy the mini lite
Hi! Thanks for checking out the video. I don’t think I have a Canadian link unfortunately. Thanks so much for asking :) happy the video helped
It seems weird that one side for 95mm lens, and the other side fits to 77 mm. Are you sure that this is the right size?
And of course, thanks for the useful video! 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for checking out the video!! There are different rings and serve as step up rings to allow for a variety of sizes lenses to be used with the Matt box. The inter ring is attached to your lens to the back end of it. The outer ring is 95mm, all Rings outer rings are 95mm so u can attach it to the matte box.
Let me know if you have any additional questions. Thanks
@@FelipeAlmeida_media
My question is about the inside of the matte box. What is the size of the ring there? In your video (1:45) you said 77mm. Is this correct?
Why is the outside 95mm and the inside is 77?
Gotcha, yes correct. I ended up having to purchase a smaller VND with a smaller outer dimension. The 80mm I have just barely does not fit. I don’t know what does dimensions are unfortunately, but I knew if I purchase a smaller that it would fit. I got a 77mm VDN cause then I could still use it with a rang of lens. I am not a fan of purchase tones of the same thing lol
Does that answer your question?
So for my set up I have the small rig Matt box ring 67mm to 95mm (comes with the purchase). On the front side of that ring I have step up rings from 67mm to 77mm for the VND filter (not included)
Does that make since? I also had someone ask me the same question before. Might make a quick video about that, would that be helpful?
I have a ND and a CPL filters 82mm. Can I use a mini or must use a lite?
It depends on the diameter of your ND and CPL on the comments in this video you’ll see that there’s a mix of people that said they had no problems with putting on their 82mm filters. But I have a tiffen ND 82 that did not fit.
Quick question, can you use a nd filter with a handle ( Haida nd) in combination with the mini matte?
It will all depend on the dimensions of the ND filter. The space inside the box is limited.
@FelipeAlmeida_media I know I thought you may know. Thanks anyways.
How to attach 82mm circular polarizer and ND filter with the mattebox on the lens diametre of 55mm ?
The 82mm will not fit inside the matte box. I ended up ordering a 77mm ND filter and it fits perfect inside the box. The matte box does come with set up rings that go up to 90mm. So I use the set up Ring that attached from my lens to the Matt box size.
All set up rings that come with the Matt box also have threads at the end of them that you can attach the ND filter to.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions.
@@FelipeAlmeida_mediaI'm confused, it's say 95mm on top. I actually have a 95mm Urth VND filter and was planning on just using step up rings for my lenses with 82mm, 72mm and 67mm, will this matte box not work?
So you’re looking to set down to 67mm from 95?
Dude I’m pretty sure you got to put on your VND filter first like you put your 82 mm into the 95mm step up ring Because it has the 82mm thread inside then put it through the matte box , that’s why your 82’s aren’t fitting , I just saw someone else’s video explaining it , and you did it the opposite
Thanks for checking out the video. The circumference of that particular ND filter I have was too large, I have another 82 VND from another company that fits no problem now. Which is the reason I pointed that out in the video. People have commented the same thing and I’ve said that to everybody also.
@@FelipeAlmeida_media I know but did you try to screw that 82mm that you thought didn’t fit onto the 95mm step up it has a 82mm thread inside , then put it through the matte box .. th-cam.com/video/gDz_C0aurAc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SBsVxAa76VYIep7Z (this guys video does it this way ) I’m not saying I don’t believe you , just making sure you exausted all attempts , because you say in the video only the circular ones will work , but I’ve got confirmed 3 different people using the 82mm nisi variable nd that is bigger then the circular ones because of the knobs in it , but have been told the k&.f plus circular won’t work , cheers
@Tonellacam yep I tried every way possible lol, and I watched similar videos also to see if I was doing something wrong lol if you notice his ND filter is smaller then the step up ring, were my ND filter circumference is larger then the step up ring itself by a fraction of a hair lol 😭. At the time I ended up purchasing another Tiffin (77mm) ND to fit cause I wanted to keep the same color, but now I have a K&F 82 no problem. It sucked and I was frustrated but all good now. I do appreciate you sending over the video and the info! I appreciate our community!!
@@FelipeAlmeida_media no worries !! I’m just getting mixed reviews, I think I’m gonna buy off Amazon and if it doesn’t work I will return it !
@Tonellacam absolutely! Best way to do it
I purchased the lite and sent it back straight away for how flimsy it was.
Yea it’s definitely on the smaller and lighter side, compared to other Matt boxes out in Market
Fred Van Fleet :)
Thanks for checking out the video!!
@@FelipeAlmeida_media Thank YOU. Just purchased the mini because of your video. Wanted to support by using the link but I'm in Europe and not the US. Maybe you could add European links as well for the future? :)
Wow! Thank you I am super happy it helped you make your decision!! I will for sure look into setting up in other countries! Thanks again!!! Hope you like your purchase I know I enjoyed having them!!
@@FelipeAlmeida_media Thank you. And no offense intended with the initial comment. Just reminded me of him. :)
Cool! No worries!
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This video and the way you answer people's question is pretty frustrating. Listen, one of the most important parts for a lot of people here is the possibility or not of using an 82mm Tiffen Variable ND filter with this product. On the video you go over this aspect very quickly. But watching it several times, and looking at your somewhat careless answers to people, it seems pretty obvious to me that if you FIRST place the mattebox on the 95-82 adapter ring AND THEN screw on the 82mm Tiffen variable ND then you would be able to use it with it. Why not?! Could you please explain, pointing to the EXACT issue, without being vague (for instance, mentioning where the filter hits, or gets blocked by something), why this specific solution wouldn't work, if that is the case? Thank you!
Sorry that your all frustrated, I have answered these questions in the past and for the most part people are ok with what I have explained and it doesn’t come off as vague and seem to work for them.
So I’ll give you an explanation and hope it helps. The diameter from edge to edge of the 82MM Tiffin filter is larger than the diameter of the 95-82 adapter ring. As you know the tiffin thread is 82mm and not the actual size of the ND filter. So it does not fit because the tiffen ND is larger than the actual whole in the Matt box where you insert the lens through . And it also does not fit from the front either because the Matt box gets narrower from the front to the back and as most Matt box. so it doesn’t even fit in the front. It’s why in almost every explanation that I have given on this video I’ve told everyone that I purchased a 77mm Tiffen so I could fit it in this Matt box. And as you probably read some other people have other brands that are 82 mm that fit just fine that are not tiffen. Hope this clarifies it for you and it helps.
thanks bro!