PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter 49mm

PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter 49mm – Reduces contrast by blooming highlights for a retro-film look

The PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter gives images a retro, filmic look by reducing contrast and blooming highlights. It works for both film and digital photography, taking overly sharp images and softening them while preserving shadow depth.

Filmic design and inspiration

Celebrate the nostalgia of the 70s and the golden era of film cameras. The 135 Series blends a throwback design with modern glass technology to produce cinematic-quality images inspired by classic film grades. Additionally, the lineup includes an endorsement-style reference to Peter McKinnon’s appreciation for film filters, highlighting the filter’s retro aesthetic.

Canister and practical additions

The filter comes in a 135 Series canister that features front and rear threaded covers designed to emulate the look and feel of nostalgic film reels. Inside each filter cap, you will find a quick Sunny 16 Rule cheat sheet. This on-the-go guide helps with effortless exposure adjustments and supports faster, more confident shooting in varied lighting conditions.

Optical effect and color handling

The Black Mist version reduces contrast by blooming highlights, creating a softer image quality. Importantly, the mist treatment retains shadow depth without altering the color temperature, so skin tones and colors remain neutral while highlights bloom.

Features

• Black Mist creates a Kodak Portra film look and reduces contrast by blooming highlights
• Includes a retro film canister to hold the filter
• Modern Chroma Glass 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

• 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 following filter sizes:

• 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What visual effect does the Black Mist filter produce?
Answer: The filter reduces contrast by blooming highlights to create a retro, filmic look reminiscent of Kodak Portra. It softens overly sharp images while maintaining shadow depth.

Question: Will this filter change the color temperature of my images?
Answer: No. The Black Mist version retains shadow depth without altering the color temperature, so color tones remain neutral.

Question: What materials and coatings are used on the filter?
Answer: The filter uses Chroma glass made in Germany and features anti-reflective, anti-fingerprint, and anti-scratch coatings. The frame and canister are aluminum, weather sealed and anodized.

Question: What practical items come with the filter for field use?
Answer: The filter includes a retro film canister with front and rear threaded covers that emulate film reels. Additionally, a Sunny 16 Rule cheat sheet is inside the filter cap to help with exposure adjustments on the go.

Question: Which filter size is this product listing for?
Answer: This listing describes the PolarPro 135 Series Black Mist Filter in the 49 mm size, with the 135 Series also available in a range of other popular filter sizes listed above.