NiSi Filter Black Mist 1/8 67mm

NiSi Filter Black Mist 1/8 67mm – Subtle diffusion for softer highlights and reduced contrast

This NiSi Black Mist 1/8 filter gently diffuses bright light sources while keeping shadows deep and black. It softens contrast and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes, making it useful for portrait work and atmospheric imagery. The filter adds character without heavily degrading fine detail.

How this filter affects your images

Use the filter when you want a pastel-like quality in highlights and a mild reduction in overall contrast. Light sources gain a pleasant diffusion, creating a softer look. At the same time, shadows retain their shade and blackness so the image keeps its depth. Consequently, you get softer skin tones and reduced blemishes while preserving important image information.

Key features

• Creates a soft, pastel-like quality of light.
• Includes an extra layer of black specks to control the diffusion character.
• Provides little loss of details across the image compared to traditional diffusion filters.
• The frame is made of brass, which makes it easy to screw on and off your lens.

Available sizes and strengths

The NiSi Black Mist series comes in multiple thread sizes and three diffusion strengths. This 67mm item corresponds to the listed available sizes, and you can choose the strength that matches your creative needs.

• Available sizes: 49, 52, 67, 72, 77, 82 and 95mm.
• Strengths: 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8. (1/2 is the strongest effect and 1/8 provides only a small effect.)

Specifications

Practical tips for use

For portraits, try the 1/8 strength if you want only a subtle softening of skin and highlights. For a stronger, more noticeable diffusion and glow around lights, consider the 1/4 or 1/2 strengths. Because the filter retains much of the image detail, you can use it when you need character without sacrificing important texture and definition.

FAQ

question: Which strength should I choose for subtle portrait softening?
Answer: The 1/8 strength provides a small, subtle effect that softens skin and highlights while keeping details, so it is a common choice for understated portrait work.

question: Will this filter make my image lose fine detail?
Answer: The NiSi Black Mist is designed to provide little loss of detail compared to traditional diffusion filters, so it preserves much of the image information while altering contrast and highlights.

question: What thread sizes are available if I need a different lens size?
Answer: The Black Mist series is available in 49, 52, 67, 72, 77, 82 and 95mm sizes, so you can select the correct thread size for your lens.

question: How easy is the filter to mount and remove?
Answer: The filter frame is made of brass, which makes it easy to screw on and off your lens during a shoot or when swapping filters.