PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter 46mm

PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter 46mm – Retro filmic look that blooms highlights

The PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter gives your images a retro-filmic look and works well for both film and digital photography. It reduces contrast by blooming highlights, which softens overly sharp images while preserving overall tonal balance.

Filmic design and inspiration

The 135 Series celebrates the nostalgia of the 70s, an era known for film cameras and cinematic storytelling. PolarPro combines its latest glass technology with a filmic, retro package to blend authentic analog craftsmanship and modern storytelling tools.

Peter McKinnon’s ode to film filters inspired this lineup, and the design aims to produce cinematic-quality images with nostalgic looks drawn from retro film grades.

Canister design and on-the-go exposure aid

The 135 Series filter canister features a front and rear threaded cover that emulates the look and feel of nostalgic film reels. Inside every 135 Series filter cap, you’ll find a quick Sunny 16 Rule cheat sheet. This cheat sheet is designed for effortless exposure adjustments and serves as an on-the-go guide for capturing shots in varied lighting conditions.

Optical effect and image character

The Black Mist filter creates a Kodak Portra–style film look by blooming highlights and reducing contrast. It produces a softer image quality with less contrast while keeping a neutral color tone. The mist version retains shadow depth without altering color temperature.

Key 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 and construction

• 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 available in the most popular filter sizes, including:

• 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: Will this filter work with both film and digital cameras?

Answer: Yes. The Black Mist Filter works well for both film and digital photography.

Question: Does the filter change color temperature?

Answer: No. The mist version retains your shadow depth without altering color temperature.

Question: What visual effect does the Black Mist deliver?

Answer: It reduces contrast by blooming highlights, creates a Kodak Portra film look, and yields a softer image quality with less contrast and a neutral color tone.

Question: What materials and coatings are used on the filter?

Answer: The filter uses Chroma glass made in Germany, with anti-reflective, anti-fingerprint, and anti-scratch coatings. The frame and canister are aluminum, weather sealed with anodization.

Question: What is included in the package?

Answer: The package includes one PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist (1/4) Filter and one retro film canister that serves as a protective case.

Question: Does the canister have any special design features?

Answer: Yes. The 135 Series filter canister features a front and rear threaded cover that emulates the look and feel of nostalgic film reels, and the cap contains a quick Sunny 16 Rule cheat sheet for exposure guidance.