NiSi Filter Black Mist 1/4 72mm

NiSi Filter Black Mist 1/4 72mm – soft, pastel-like diffusion that lowers contrast

The NiSi Black Mist 1/4 (72mm) gives your images a controlled diffusion that adds character without losing shadow depth. It softens highlights and light sources while keeping shadows dark and defined. Photographers and filmmakers commonly use it to reduce contrast and to soften skin details, making it well suited for portrait work.

What this filter does

The filter creates a gentle, pastel-like quality of light across the frame. At the same time, it preserves much of the image detail compared to traditional diffusion methods. In practice, highlights gain a pleasant diffusion, and facial blemishes and wrinkles appear softened, which helps when shooting portraits or atmospheric scenes.

Strengths and options

The NiSi Black Mist range is available in three strengths: 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8. Each strength produces a different amount of diffusion:

• 1/2 — the strongest effect in the series.
• 1/4 — a balanced, moderate effect (this product).
• 1/8 — a subtle, small effect for minimal diffusion.

Key features

• Creates a soft, pastel-like quality of light.
• Has an extra layer of black specks to shape the diffusion.
• Provides little loss of details across the image compared to traditional diffusion filters.
• The frame is made of brass, which makes it easy to screw on and off your lens.
• Available sizes: 49, 52, 67, 72, 77, 82 and 95mm in 3 different strengths: 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8.

Technical specifications

FAQ

Question: What visual effect does the NiSi Black Mist 1/4 produce?
Answer: It produces a soft, pastel-like diffusion of light that lowers overall contrast while keeping shadows dark and detailed. Highlights and light sources gain a pleasant diffusion, and skin blemishes and wrinkles appear softened.

Question: Which strengths are available and how do they differ?
Answer: The Black Mist filters come in 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 strengths. The 1/2 strength gives the most pronounced effect, 1/4 provides a moderate effect (the version described here), and 1/8 gives a subtle, minimal diffusion.

Question: What sizes can I buy and does this product come in other sizes?
Answer: The Black Mist series is available in 49, 52, 67, 72, 77, 82 and 95mm sizes. This specific product is the 72mm 1/4 strength, and other sizes are offered within the same range.

Question: What is the frame made of and does it affect mounting?
Answer: The frame is made of brass, which helps you screw the filter on and off your lens smoothly and securely.