This Hoya 82mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 1 Filterfrom Hoya 82mm 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. The hood of the Canon RF 70-200 no longer fits. Is there a hood that will fit over the filter?

A: The outer diameter of the PolarPro 77mm Peter McKinnon Mist Edition II VND ND4 to ND32 Filter (2 to 5-Stop) is 90mm; therefore, you will not be able to connect the Canon ET-83FW III Lens Hood on the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens. Unfortunately, the filter is not designed with front threads to connect clips on or thread in lens hoods.

Q: 2. I have a 67mm threaded Kit lens currently, but use 82mm filters with a step up ring, so when I get my new 82mm lenses, I don’t have to repurchase. Would 82mm close up lenses work on my 67mm with the step up ring?

A: Yes, they will work.

Q: 3. Do they fit my D5300 equipped w/ 18-140mm lense?

A: it depends on the thread size of your lens. it it si 67mm yes other wise you need to order the correct size.

Q: 4. Would this be ideal for someone recording nighttime conerts with lots of artificial lights at night time?

A: I would not recommend using any filter for night time concerts. The Red Enhancer filter is made to enhance fall foliage.

Q: 5. Do all the filters have the HMC coating? Only the UV filter is specified.

A: Only the UV filter has HMC coating, however, the circular polarizer and neutral density filter have a single layer coating.

Q: 6. Is the Hoya RA54 filter coated for anti-reflection, or, more to the point, is flaring an issue with it?

A: I have used a 49 mm in my optical train on a refracting telescope setup after the field flattener optics and before the t ring adapter for a Nikon D3300 camera body. My stars are circular through out the image plane, no coma or fringing. It does reduce light pollution, so longer exposures can be made for astrophotography. Never used it for day light photography. I would think if it performs well as an inexpensive light pollution filter for astrophotography, it should perform well for other non-wide angle applications.

Q: 7. Do these filters have a thread on the front for using a cap?

A: Yes, they are threaded the cap will work

Q: 8. How much better is the image equality on these compared to the $15 Vivitar set?

A: Image quality with the Hoya 82mm HMC Close-Up Filter Set II (+1, +2, and +4) is superior to the image quality when using the Vivitar 82mm Close-Up Macro Lens Kit. The Hoya filters are coated. The coatings will reduce flair.

Q: 9. Are Hoya 82mm diopters compatible with Sirui 1.6x Full-Frame Anamorphic Lenses?

A: The Sirui 35mm T2.9 1.6x Full-Frame Anamorphic Lens (Sony E) does accept 82mm filters so the Hoya 82mm HMC Close-Up Filter Set II (+1, +2, and +4) will fit it.

Q: 10. Is this one achromatic?

A: The Hoya 82mm HMC Close-Up Filter Set II (+1, +2, and +4) (B&H# HOCUS2MC82) features lenses that are made of optical glass with anti-reflection coatings to improve clarity, light transmission, and to reduce reflections and ghosting. As such, they offer good image quality even if they're not specifically claimed to be achromatic, which is indeed the case. If that's a major concern then you may want to opt for a macro lens.