PolarPro 135 Series Gold Mist Filter 82mm

PolarPro 135 Series Gold Mist Filter 82mm – Warm, Kodak Gold–Style Highlight Glow

The PolarPro 135 Series Gold Mist Filter for 82mm lenses adds a warm, Kodak Gold film–inspired glow to your highlights while reducing contrast in those bright areas. It creates softer images with warmer highlights and neutral shadows, giving your photos and video a retro, filmic look without changing shadow tones.

Retro design with modern glass technology

The 135 Series blends a throwback aesthetic with contemporary optical components. PolarPro combines modern Chroma glass with a design that nods to classic film reels. As a result, you get a vintage appearance paired with high-quality glass performance.

Notably, the product line includes a design element inspired by film canisters. Each filter ships in a retro film canister with front and rear threaded covers that emulate the look and feel of nostalgic film reels.

Endorsement and creative intent

The 135 Series received attention from creators such as Peter McKinnon, who described these filters as an ode to film filters. Consequently, the lineup aims to deliver cinematic quality images with nostalgic looks influenced by retro film grades.

Key features

• Gold Mist effect: Produces a Kodak Gold film look by reducing highlight contrast and adding a warm glow to highlights.
• Retro canister included: The filter comes packaged in a retro film canister that protects the filter and echoes classic film packaging.
• Modern Chroma Glass: Utilizes contemporary Chroma glass in a throwback exterior design for a balance of style and optical quality.

Materials and coatings

• Glass: Chroma glass — Made in Germany.
• Coatings: Anti-Reflective, Anti-Fingerprint, Anti-Scratch.
• Frame: Aluminum — weather sealed with anodization.
• Canister: Aluminum — weather sealed with anodization.

Filter specifications

Design details and useful extras

Each 135 Series filter canister features a front and rear threaded cover, which not only protects the filter but also mirrors the look of classic film reels. Inside the filter cap, PolarPro includes a quick Sunny 16 Rule cheat sheet. This on-the-go guide helps you estimate exposure settings quickly and is useful when shooting in variable lighting conditions.

What’s included

• 1x PolarPro 135 Series Gold Mist (1/4) Filter — 82mm
• 1x Retro Film Canister (Protective Case)

Available sizes

The Gold Mist filters are available in popular filter sizes: 49mm, 67mm, 77mm, and 82mm. This listing is for the 82mm version.

FAQ

• Question: Will this filter affect the shadows as well as the highlights?
  Answer: The Gold Mist filter is designed to warm highlights while keeping shadows neutral, producing a softer image without significantly altering shadow tones.
• Question: Does the filter come with a protective case?
  Answer: Yes. The filter ships in a retro aluminum film canister with threaded front and rear covers that protect the glass and reflect a nostalgic design.
• Question: What does the Sunny 16 cheat sheet inside the cap help me do?
  Answer: The Sunny 16 Rule cheat sheet provides quick exposure guidance for common lighting situations, helping you choose aperture and shutter speed settings when you need a fast reference.
• Question: Are the glass and coatings durable for regular field use?
  Answer: The filter uses Chroma glass made in Germany and features anti-reflective, anti-fingerprint, and anti-scratch coatings. Additionally, the aluminum frame and canister are weather sealed and anodized for added durability.
• Question: Which sizes are offered if I need a different thread size?
  Answer: Besides 82mm, PolarPro Gold Mist filters are available in 49mm, 67mm, and 77mm, so you can choose the size that matches your lens thread.