Cokin Square Filter Infrared Creative Kit - Infrared 720 89B

In this review the Cokin Square Filter Infrared Creative Kit is presented for photographers curious about infrared effects without complex camera modification. The kit pairs a Cokin P-Series filter holder with the Cokin 720-89b infrared filter, making it a simple entry to infrared photography for both digital and film shooters. The single biggest reason to buy is that it combines a versatile P-Series holder with a filter specifically cut for the high-red edge and near-infrared light, letting users create surreal landscape and creative images using standard lenses and familiar exposure workflows.

Key Features

• Cokin P-Series filter holder: Provides a secure, easy way to mount square filters on compatible lenses so users can swap filters quickly in the field.
• 720-89b infrared filter: Passes light from the high-red edge into infrared, enabling the distinctive tonal shifts and foliage response associated with infrared photography.
• Works with digital and film: Designed to be compatible with standard digital cameras and infrared film, giving flexibility across formats.
• Creative landscape results: Produces surreal skies and foliage contrast that help landscape and fine art photographers explore new visual styles.
• Compact kit: Combines holder and filter in a small package that is easy to pack with existing camera gear for location shoots.

Who It's For

The kit is best for enthusiast photographers and hobbyists who want to experiment with infrared without permanently modifying their camera sensor. It is particularly useful for landscape and outdoor photographers who want dramatic foliage and sky separation, and for film shooters planning infrared exposures with compatible film stocks.

It is less suitable for photographers who need extreme infrared sensitivity beyond the 720nm range or those who require a full turnkey infrared workflow with camera conversions; professionals needing guaranteed transmission curves for scientific or precision work may prefer dedicated equipment or converted bodies.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Includes a reliable P-Series filter holder that supports quick filter changes and works with many lenses.
• The 720-89b infrared filter yields strong creative infrared effects that are well suited to landscapes and creative portraits.
• Compatible with both digital and film, offering flexibility across shooting formats.

Cons

• Looking through the filter appears almost opaque, making composition and focusing with the filter on difficult; you will generally expose or focus with it off then fit it for the shot.

Specifications

Brand	Cokin
Filter type	Infrared 720-89b (P007)
Included holder	Cokin P-Series filter holder
Compatible formats	Digital cameras and infrared film
Primary use	Infrared creative and landscape photography

Our Verdict

The Cokin Square Filter Infrared Creative Kit is a practical, affordable way to explore infrared photography without sensor conversion. It offers a useful combination of a P-Series holder and the 720-89b infrared filter that produces striking creative results for landscape and experimental shooters, making it good value for enthusiasts who want to add infrared looks to their toolkit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this with both digital and film cameras?
Yes, the 720-89b filter is designed for use with digital cameras and infrared film, though results vary by sensor and film sensitivity.

Will I be able to see through the filter to focus?
No, the filter appears nearly opaque to the eye because it passes only high-red and infrared light, so frame and focus with the filter off then attach it for the exposure.

Does the kit include multiple filter sizes or adapters?
The kit includes the Cokin P-Series holder and the 720-89b filter; additional adapter rings or sizes may be required for lenses not compatible with the holder.