The Tiffen 86mm Pro-Mist 3 Filterhelps to reduce the value of the highlights while noticeably lowering the overall contrast. This filter is especially useful for smoothing out and softening facial wrinkles and other blemishes. While designed for use with movies, this filter can also be used for fashion and beauty applications. Unlike a traditional diffusion or soft focus filter, Pro-Mist filters provide little loss of detail across the image. The 3 density provides more contrast and highlight reduction than the 2, but less than the 4, while also allowing for a soft, pastel-like quality of light.

Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

Reduces Highlights and Lowers Contrast    Softens Wrinkles and Blemishes    Creates a Soft Quality of Light    ColorCore Technology

Pro-Mist filters provide little loss of detail across the image compared to traditional diffusion and soft focus filters.

Especially useful for smoothing out and softening facial wrinkles and other blemishes.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I stack another filter on top of this?

A: As the Tiffen 77mm Black Pro-Mist 1 Filter, B&H # TIBPM177, has a 77mm front accessory thread, yes, you may connect a filter with rear 77mm filter threads onto the front of the Tiffen 77mm Black Pro-Mist 1 Filter.

Q: 2. Does this filter have front threads so I can mount a lens hood in front of it?

A: Yes the Tiffen 77mm Black Pro-Mist 1/8 Filter has 77mm front threads.

Q: 3. is there any loss of light that I need to account for when using an external meter using one of these filters?

A: There is no listed filter factor, but you should test the filter to see if there is a significant loss of light.

Q: 4. Is this compatible with a Lee 100 filter holder?

A: The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Black Pro-Mist 1/4 Filter would not be compatible with the Lee 100 Filter Holder.

Q: 5. Is this good for a 18-400 tamron lens

A: This would be good enough, though a a clear, multicoated filter would offer more light transmission for better contrast and color. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/756817-REG/B_W_66_1066110_72mm_XS_Pro_NANO_Clear.html

Q: 6. What is the exposure compensation?

A: Tiffen says the Tiffen 77mm Black Pro-Mist 1/4 light loss is negligible.

Q: 7. Will the 1/8 reduce the overall amount of light hitting the camera sensor? If so, by how much (approximately)?

A: No, there won't be any light loss.

Q: 8. Will this work with the Bright Tangerine Misfit Kick 2?

A: Yes, the NiSi True Color Variable ND Filter (6mm, 1 to 5-Stop) will fit in the Bright Tangerine 4 x 5.65" / 4 x 4" Filter Tray for Misfit Kick Mk I/Mk II, Prodigy, ARRI LMB Matte Box.

Q: 9. What range of matteboxes can you use this filter with?

A: The NiSi True Color 6mm Variable ND Filter (1-5 Stops) is compatible with any mattebox that can accommodate a 4 x 5.65" filter.

Q: 10. I have a Bower 35mm 1.5 cinelens. Will this filter fit on that lens?

A: This filter will fit on any lens with 77mm filter threads.