[0.2 lb] This is a must-have accessory for the Tilta Mirage matte box system. Build quality is typical Tilta quality, which is great. The Mirage system design is small and light, which is perfect for smaller camera rigs and gimbal use.

I'm very pleased to see that this will accommodate TWO 95mm Vaxis circular filters in a single holder. I thought the stackable filter holder tray would be required to do this, but...no.

A BIG advantage with this dual filter holder is that it will avoid the vignetting that occurs with lenses wider than 35mm when using the stackable filter tray holder. I just tested this dual filter holder with a 24mm lens, and don't have any vignetting. The 24mm is the widest FF lens I have, so I can't confirm if there is an issue with wider lenses.

[Glass] I got this to reduce the jaggies in video on my 6d. It does not totally eliminate them, but it definitely improves them. I haven't yet used this for portraits, but that's in the cards. when I started using this, I got the general veiling that you expect from one of the mist filters. I was disappointed. However, then I cleaned the filter thoroughly. Much much better. I think this is going to work out nicely. I bought another one for a different lens. When I pulled it from the package, it was pretty dirty, too. So my advice is to thoroughly clean your filters. You'll be amazed.

[Glass] I love these filters, and I have the FX2 on all of my lenses for wedding videography. I like how it softens faces and reduces fine textures without adding any halation or losing contrast. My only gripe would be the artifacts in the filter are pretty noticeable in the bokeh or when the lens flares, but that's easy enough to work around.

[Glass] Not much to say, it's just do what it should.

[0.2 lb] So I love this dual tray. It's actually much more secure and secure than I anticipated. But this piece is just one piece to a potentially expensive puzzle. If your like me, you probably bought this intending this to solve the issue of wanting to hold multiple filter. Which is not an issue, but your really going to want the stackable tray holder to go along with this. The very delicate Vaxis filters need to live in their own filter trays without being taken out during a shoot day. So you will want the ability to "hot swap" them quickly. At least this dual tray allows you to keep two filters together that will likely live together like a pure mist and polarizer while you swap out the IRNDs depending on the ND strength you need. Still glad I bought this but it didn't solve my immediate problem with "swapping quickly" during a fast pace shoot day. What shoot day isn't fast paced???

[0.2 lb] I'm very happy with the Tilta Mirage matte box, largely due to the affordable filter options from Vaxis. The IRND filters are more neutral than the variable ND option, and also reduce IR pollution (red tone in shadows). At the affordable prices they are, there is little reason not to own a few IRND filters.

[0.2 lb] I bought it for video to have smoother images but I discovered that I also like it very much for portrait photography to smooth skin without having the dreamy halo effect. To my taste, the effect is very subttle, though...

[0.2 lb] Not much to say, its just do the job.

[Glass] I originally bout the variable ND filter for my Tilta Mirage matte box. As with all variable NDs I've tried, there was some noticeble IR pollution (shadows and dark neutrals take on a red cast). I have since invested in 3 of the Vaxis IRND filters, and I'm very happy with the results. I also have 2 strengths of the Vaxis Black Mist filters.

These filters are affordable, light weight and obviously a perfect fit for the Mirage matte box. I hope Vaxis continues to make these available in the event that I ever loose or break any of them.

[0.2 lb] I have used this several times on an FX3 with Sony GM 24 & 35 primes. I have not had an issues stacking two Vaxis NDs in the dual circular tray and a mist or pola in this tray. The 24 & 35mm lenses are a 67 filter diameter. I never tried the 24-70 zoom, where vignetting complaints seem to come from, but that lens is a larger 82mm filter spec.


I wouldn't suggest putting the Tilta Mirage on a lens with an external zoom or focus. I tried it on vintage contax zeiss and the focus ring turns hard and likely would damage with repeated use. I suggest trying in store if you can, but for smaller diameter prime lenses with an internal focus ring this tray is the perfect add to the Tilta Mirage mattebox.