NiSi Filter Swift System Black Mist 1/4 52mm

NiSi Filter Swift System Black Mist 1/4 – soft, pastel-like diffusion with preserved shadow detail

This NiSi Black Mist 1/4 is designed for use with the NiSi Swift System. It adds a soft, pastel-like quality to light while keeping shadows deep and retaining blackness. The filter also lowers contrast and gently softens skin imperfections, making it suitable for portrait work and scenes where controlled diffusion is desired.

Compatibility and mounting options

You can add this filter directly to components in the NiSi Swift System. Specifically, you can mount it on:

• NiSi True Color VND 1–5 stops
• NiSi Swift System VND 5–9 stops
• NiSi Swift System adapter ring

Optical effect and image characteristics

The Black Mist 1/4 creates a pleasant diffusion around light sources while maintaining the darkness and shade in shadow areas. It reduces overall contrast and produces a softer rendering of wrinkles and blemishes. Compared with traditional diffusion filters, it provides little loss of detail across the image, so you retain image clarity where it matters.

Coating and durability

This filter carries a nano coating that offers waterproof and antireflective properties. These coatings help keep the glass easier to clean and reduce unwanted reflections during shooting.

Available sizes

The filter is available in a wide range of thread sizes to fit many lenses. Sizes include:

• 49mm
• 52mm
• 55mm
• 58mm
• 62mm
• 67mm
• 72mm
• 77mm
• 82mm
• 95mm

FAQ

Question: Will this filter work with my NiSi VND? Answer: Yes. You can add the Black Mist 1/4 to the NiSi True Color VND 1–5 stops and to the NiSi Swift System VND 5–9 stops, or mount it on the NiSi Swift adapter ring.

Question: How does the Black Mist 1/4 affect image detail? Answer: The filter offers soft diffusion while causing little loss of detail compared to traditional diffusion filters, so you keep important image information while gaining a softer look.

Question: Is the filter protected against reflections and moisture? Answer: Yes. It features a nano coating that is both waterproof and antireflective, helping reduce unwanted reflections and making the surface easier to clean.

Question: Which shooting situations benefit most from this filter? Answer: Use it when you want gentle diffusion around light sources, lower contrast, and softened facial features—commonly for portraits and scenes where a controlled, pastel-like look is desired.