This Hoya 72mm Mist Diffuser Black No.1 Filterfrom Hoya 72mm Mist Diffuser Black No.1 Filterdiffuses light sources to create a soft glowing effect around highlights. It reduces overall contrast, but especially in the shadows, and helps to create a cinematic look and film feel in still images and video. The effect is an increase in halation or "blooming" of highlights and specular light sources, plus a reduction in contrast, wrinkles, and skin blemishes for a softer, more romantic look. The effect of the Mist Diffuser Black No. 1 is similar to filters rated 1/4 when compared to cinematic mist filters.

The cinematic mist effect is created by equally distributing a fine black nano powder between two layers of optical glass then bonding them together. This filter is made of optical glass to retain image detail, but the glass is not multicoated to provide enhanced flares. The slim aluminum frame can be used on wide angle lenses without vignetting.

Diffusion Level: Grade 1    Create a Cinematic Look and Filmic Feel    Reduces Contrast, Increases Halation    Softens Wrinkles and Skin Blemishes    For Still or Video Applications    Optical Glass with Fine Black Diffusion    Slim Aluminum Frame with Black Finish

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the Olympus hood for the Olympus 75mm f/1.8 Lens fit over this filter?

A: I am not familiar with this particular lens but as far as I know any 58mm lens cap will fit.I had no problem with my Canon 58mm lens cap.

Q: 2. How is the weight of these close up filters? I want to use them (one at a time) on my Sony RX10 IV and am wondering if their weight is too great and would mess the lens at 600mm.

A: The following Hoya 40.5 filter will not work with Sony drop in filter system. The Hoya filters are to thick to fit in Sony drop in filter system.

Q: 3. As these are metal, will they scratch the filters or lens barrel?

A: Yes they metal. Have not had occasion to use them yet.

Q: 4. Does it fit with the lens hood on?

A: Yes.

Q: 5. will this fit a nikon af-s nikkor 24-120 lense?

A: The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens B&H # NI241204GAF has 77mm filter threads. Therefore the 49mm filter will not work. This one is the one you need. ZEISS 77mm Carl ZEISS T* Circular Polarizer Filter B&H # ZEPOLF77.

Q: 6. will this work with the canon 28-70mm f2 lens?

A: Yes :) The 28-70 f/2L USM takes 95mm filters.

Q: 7. Is there a lens cap or cover that I can put on this Zeiss 95mm Circular Polarizer Filter to protect it while I have it attached to my Zeiss Milvus 15mm/2.8 lens? The Zeiss Milvus lens cap (or a Nikon 95mm lens cap) does not snap on to the front of this polarizer filter.

A: The Lens Cap for the Milvus 2.8/15 lens does fit to the ZEISS 95mm Polarizing filter.

Q: 8. Is it very smooth and effortless to rotate the outer ring (I bought another brand with different size and its outer ring is very sticky)? Thank you very much for your help.

A: Yes it very smooth and effortless. (I too own another filter of another brand for a different lens that is difficult to turn.)

Q: 9. Will this fit on my 55mm sonnar T FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA zeiss lens ?

A: Yes, the ZEISS 49mm POL filter will fit to this Sony lens.

Q: 10. What is the outer diameter of this filter? I would like to use a chrosziel clamp on matte box with a step up ring, should I get the 98mm or the 100mm ring to clamp onto this filter?

A: This has a front thread size of 95mm.