PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter 86C

PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter 86C – Filmic Retro Look with Highlight Blooming

The PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter gives your images a retro-filmic look and works well for both film and digital photography. It takes overly sharp images and reduces contrast by blooming highlights, producing a softer, more cinematic appearance while keeping the overall tonal balance.

Filmic rendering and practical use

This Black Mist filter recreates nostalgic looks inspired by classic film grades. It reduces contrast by diffusing bright highlights, which helps to soften harsh edges and create a more film-like image. Photographers and filmmakers can use it to add a subtle vintage character without changing the original color tone.

Design, inspiration and presentation

The 135 Series combines PolarPro’s latest glass technology with a throwback design that channels analog craftsmanship. The lineup celebrates the aesthetic of the 1970s film era and blends that nostalgic feel with modern storytelling tools. Notably, this series earned recognition as Peter McKinnon’s ode to film filters and is designed to deliver cinematic quality images with vintage-inspired grades.

Filter canister and handy exposure guide

Each 135 Series filter ships in a retro film canister that features a front and rear threaded cover. The canister emulates the look and feel of a nostalgic film reel and protects the filter when it’s not in use. Inside every cap, you’ll find a quick Sunny 16 Rule cheat sheet. This small reference helps with straightforward exposure adjustments and serves as a compact, on-the-go guide for adapting to changing light conditions.

Optical characteristics

The Black Mist mist version preserves shadow depth while reducing contrast in highlights. It accomplishes this without altering the color temperature, so you maintain neutral color tone while gaining softer image quality. This combination makes it suitable for both digital and film workflows when you want a gentle, cinematic softening effect.

Features

• Black Mist creates a Kodak Portra film look and reduces contrast by blooming highlights
• Includes a retro film canister 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 with Anodization
• Canister: Aluminum - Weather Sealed with Anodization

Filter specifications

Available sizes

Black Mist filters in the 135 Series are offered in a range of popular thread sizes. The available sizes include:

• 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: Does this filter work with digital cameras?
Answer: Yes. The PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist filter works well for both film and digital photography, offering a retro-filmic look for either format.

Question: Will the filter change my color temperature?
Answer: No. The mist version retains shadow depth without altering color temperature, delivering a neutral color tone.

Question: What size is the product on this listing?
Answer: This listing is for the 86C size. The Black Mist filters are also available in multiple other popular sizes, which are listed above.

Question: What does the package include and how is the filter protected?
Answer: The package includes one PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist (1/4) filter and a retro film canister that serves as a protective case. The canister features front and rear threaded covers that emulate film reels.

Question: What materials and coatings are used in the filter?
Answer: The filter uses Chroma glass made in Germany, and it includes anti-reflective, anti-fingerprint, and anti-scratch coatings. The frame and canister are aluminum, both weather sealed with anodization.