PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter 52mm
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Description
Article no.: 29922
PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter 52mm – Creates Kodak Portra-style look by blooming highlights
The PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter adds a retro-filmic aesthetic to your images by blooming highlights and reducing contrast. It works for both film and digital photography and helps tone down excessive sharpness while preserving a film-like softness.
Design and retro packaging
The 135 Series pairs modern glass technology with nostalgic design. Each filter ships in a retro film canister that features both a front and rear threaded cover, emulating the look and feel of classic film reels. Inside the canister cap you will find a quick Sunny 16 Rule cheat sheet for on-the-go exposure guidance.
Performance and visual effect
The Black Mist version preserves shadow depth while delivering a softer image with less contrast. In practice, this means highlights bloom gently rather than clipping, and the overall tone remains neutral without shifting color temperature. Photographers and filmmakers can use the filter to achieve cinematic looks inspired by retro film grades.
Notable endorsement
This lineup includes a model referenced by Peter McKinnon as an ode to film filters. The 135 Series aims to blend authentic analog craftsmanship with modern storytelling and visual needs.
Features
- Black Mist creates a Kodak Portra film look and reduces contrast by blooming highlights.
- Retro film canister included to hold and protect the filter.
- Modern Chroma Glass presented in a throwback design.
Materials
- Glass: Chroma - Made in Germany
- Coatings: Anti-Reflective, Anti-Fingerprint, Anti-Scratch
- Frame: Aluminum - Weather Sealed w/ Anodization
- Canister: Aluminum - Weather Sealed w/ Anodization
Filter Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 90% |
| Mist Strength | 1/4 |
| Image Quality | Softer with less contrast |
| Color Tone | Neutral |
Available sizes
Black Mist filters in the 135 Series are available in the most popular filter sizes. Choose the size that fits your lens:
- 46 mm
- 49 mm
- 52 mm
- 55 mm
- 58 mm
- 62 mm
- 67 mm
- 72 mm
- 77 mm
- 82 mm
- 86C
- 95C
What’s included
- 1x PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist (1/4) Filter
- 1x Retro Film Canister (Protective Case)
FAQ
Question: What look does the PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter create?
Answer: The filter creates a Kodak Portra-style, retro-filmic look by blooming highlights and reducing contrast, resulting in softer images with preserved shadow depth and a neutral color tone.
Question: Will this filter change my color temperature or shadows?
Answer: The Black Mist version retains shadow depth without altering color temperature, so you keep natural tones while achieving a softer, film-like image.
Question: Is the filter suitable for both digital and film photography?
Answer: Yes. The filter works well for both film and digital photography to deliver cinematic, nostalgic looks inspired by retro film grades.
Question: What comes in the package and how is it protected?
Answer: Each package includes one PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist (1/4) filter and a retro aluminum film canister with threaded covers. The canister protects the filter and contains a Sunny 16 Rule cheat sheet inside the cap for quick exposure reference.