NiSi Filter Swift System Black Mist 1/8 82mm

NiSi Filter Swift System Black Mist 1/8 82mm – Soft, pastel-like diffusion with black specks

This NiSi Black Mist 1/8 filter is designed for use with the NiSi Swift System and adds a controlled diffusion to your images. It creates a soft, pastel-like quality of light while maintaining contrast in dark areas. The filter gently softens highlights and reduces the appearance of skin imperfections, making it particularly useful for portrait work.

What the Black Mist 1/8 does to your image

The filter diffuses bright light sources so they appear softer and more cinematic. At the same time, shadows keep their shade and blackness, which preserves the overall tonality of the scene. Moreover, it lowers contrast slightly and softens wrinkles and blemishes, helping to produce flattering portraits without heavy loss of detail.

Design and coatings

This filter includes an extra layer of black specks embedded in the glass to achieve its characteristic look. In addition, NiSi has applied nano coating with waterproof and antireflective properties to the filter surface. These coatings help with durability and reduce reflections during shooting.

Compatibility and system use

You can add the Black Mist 1/8 filter directly to several NiSi Swift System components. Specifically, it can be used on the NiSi True Color VND 1-5 stops, on the NiSi Swift System VND 5-9 stops, or mounted on a NiSi Swift System adapter ring. Because it is designed for the Swift System, you can easily combine it with other filters in the same system for more creative control.

Typical uses

• Softening highlights and creating a pastel-like light quality.
• Portrait photography where reduced blemishes and softened skin tones are desirable.
• Cinematic scenes where diffusion is needed without heavy detail loss in shadows.
• Multi-filter setups within the NiSi Swift System for flexible looks.

Available sizes

The Black Mist 1/8 is available in multiple thread sizes, including 67, 72, 77, 82 and 95mm. The product name above refers to the 82mm version.

Key specifications

FAQ

Question: How does this filter affect highlights and shadows?
Answer: The Black Mist 1/8 diffuses bright light sources so highlights appear softer and more pastel-like, while shadows retain their shade and blackness, preserving overall tonality.

Question: Can I use this filter with NiSi variable ND filters?
Answer: Yes. You can add the Black Mist 1/8 to the NiSi True Color VND 1-5 stops and the NiSi Swift System VND 5-9 stops, or mount it on a NiSi Swift System adapter ring.

Question: Is this filter suitable for portrait work?
Answer: Yes. It lowers contrast and softens wrinkles and blemishes, making it useful for flattering portrait images while maintaining image detail better than many traditional diffusion filters.

Question: What coatings does the filter have and why do they matter?
Answer: The filter has nano coating that is waterproof and an antireflective coating. These coatings improve durability, make the surface easier to clean, and reduce unwanted reflections during shooting.

Question: Which sizes are available if I need a different thread diameter?
Answer: The Black Mist 1/8 is available in 67, 72, 77, 82 and 95mm, so you can choose the size that matches your lens or Swift System adapter.