EVO represents the ultimate evolution of the internationally acclaimed CREATIVE filter holders, created by Cokin over 30 years ago. The new EVO filter holders were designed based on Cokin’s unrivaled expertise in filter making. The introduction of very high density filters such as Cokin’s NUANCES ND1024 roused interest in long exposure photography, which involves important physical contraints. While the exposure lasts, wether it is for several seconds, minutes or even hours, the neutral density filter should be placed in a completely light-tight filter holder system. Otherwise, any light beam coming between the filter and the filter holder structure can reverberate on the front lens and generate ghost images, flare or loss of contrast.

The EVO filter holder line solves the problem by using a non-abrasive foam that blocks light and keeps physical contact between the filter and the filter holder. The foam is mounted on the filter holders to limit mechanical friction and wear, unlike other systems with protective foam placed on the filters themselves, which are no longer efficient once the foam is worn out.

The EVO filter holder is made of aluminum for both trays, and the filter inserts are crafted from durable polyamide. The EVO system in size M is compatible with COKIN CREATIVE adapter rings ranging from 49 to 62mm.

Currently, the EVO system is only available in size M, and it is destined to be discontinued in the future.

The EVO filter holder comes with a removable tray for mounting a screw-in circular polarizing filter with a diameter of 95mm for the size M system. The circular polarizing filter enables spectacular effects that cannot be reproduced through digital retouching. The EVO system is modular and allows the use of up to 3 filters for extended possibilities.

In this configuration you can use up to three square or rectangular filters together. A foam mask prevents light leaks between the filter and the filter‑holder. You can reduce the thickness of the filter‑holder by taking the four nuts off the screws, and removing one or even two pairs of filter slots. This interesting trick can help you fix vignetting issues when using a wide-angle or ultra-wide-angle lens.

The #3 filter slot in the standard configuration is replaced by the front tray for the circular filter. On this tray, you can screw in the Cokin C‐PL filter with a diameter of 95mm (EVO M). In this configuration, the filter holder can accommodate up to two square or rectangular filters in addition to the Cokin C‐PL filter.

The Cokin EVO filter‑holder in its various configurations is not compatible with the following Cokin filters :
• Polarizers 160 (linear) or 164 (circular)
• Polacolor 161, 162, 163 – Varicolor 172, 173, 174
• Dream 091, 092, 093 – Star 055, 056, 057, 058
• Close-up 101, 102, 103 – Split-field 111, 112, 113