NiSi Filter Black Mist 1/8 82mm

NiSi Filter Black Mist 1/8 82mm – Subtle diffusion for softer highlights and portrait-friendly skin tones

The NiSi Black Mist 1/8 in 82mm size adds a gentle diffusion to your images while keeping shadows dark and detailed. It softens highlights, lowers contrast slightly, and reduces the visibility of wrinkles and blemishes, making it well suited for portrait work. At the same time, the filter preserves much of the image detail compared to traditional diffusion filters.

How this Black Mist filter affects your images

Use the Black Mist filter to introduce a soft, pastel-like character to your light sources and overall scene. Light points and specular highlights get a pleasant diffusion, creating atmosphere without blowing out highlights. Meanwhile, shadows retain their shade and blackness, so the image keeps depth and dimension.

Also, the filter softens excess sharpness and contrast, which helps reduce the appearance of small skin blemishes and fine wrinkles—one reason filmmakers and portrait photographers choose this diffusion effect.

Available strengths and what they mean

The NiSi Black Mist series comes in three strengths: 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8. The 1/2 strength produces the strongest diffusion effect, while the 1/8 strength produces only a small, subtle effect. Choose the strength that matches the amount of atmosphere or softening you want in your footage or stills.

Key specifications

Sizes and compatibility

• Available sizes: 49mm, 52mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, 82mm and 95mm.
• This listing is for the 82mm size in the 1/8 strength.
• The brass frame makes mounting and removing the filter straightforward on lenses that match the filter thread size.

Use cases

• Portraits — softens skin texture and reduces the prominence of small blemishes and wrinkles.
• Atmospheric scenes — diffuses lights and highlights to create mood while maintaining shadow depth.
• Filmmaking and photography where a gentle reduction in contrast and controlled diffusion are desired.

FAQ

Question: How strong is the diffusion effect of the 1/8 Black Mist?
Answer: The 1/8 strength provides a small, subtle diffusion effect. It is the least pronounced of the three available strengths, so it gives a gentle softening without dramatically changing the image.

Question: What is the difference between the available strengths (1/2, 1/4, 1/8)?
Answer: The strengths determine how much diffusion you get. The 1/2 strength delivers the most visible effect, the 1/4 is intermediate, and the 1/8 offers a minimal, subtle effect. Choose according to how much atmosphere or softening you want.

Question: Will the filter affect image detail and contrast?
Answer: The NiSi Black Mist is designed to lower contrast slightly and soften highlights while providing little loss of detail across the image compared to traditional diffusion filters. Shadows remain dark, helping to retain overall image depth.

Question: Which filter sizes are available and how do I mount them?
Answer: Sizes available include 49, 52, 67, 72, 77, 82 and 95mm. The filter has a brass frame, which makes it easy to screw on and off lenses that match the thread size.