The Tiffen 77mm Pro-Mist 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 4 density provides more contrast and highlight reduction than the 3, but less than the 5, 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. Is "3" equivalent to "1/4?"

A: Tiffen diffusion filters come in various strengths ranging from 1/8 to 5 depending upon the filter type. The lower the #, the less effect. The higher the #, the greater the effect. Each increment roughly double the effect, which is to say a #1 will be twice as as strong as a 1/2. A 3 is much stronger than a 1/4.

Q: 2. How thick is this filter and will it work in a LEE100 Filter Holder?

A: This filter is 4mm thick and is meant for a matte box, it will not fit in the Lee holder. The Lee holder takes 2mm thick filters.

Q: 3. Does this Promist filter have front filter threads? I want to stack the Tiffen 77mm Variable ND filter on top of this filter. Can I do that?

A: Yes you can stack these two filters. I have both of these filters and they will stack.

Q: 4. Is there a difference between this & ones being called "black pro mist"?

A: Black Pro Mist filters have a more subtle effect compared to a regular Pro Mist filter.

Q: 5. is this filter double-threaded? so I can use it with an ND filter?

A: Yes, this has front threads so you can stack filters.

Q: 6. Which bayonet lens do I use ?

A: Not sure what you mean by that question. But this will fit any lens that has a 67mm thread.

Q: 7. If I am shooting a longer lens like 85mm or 135mm will the intended strength of this beauty filter be considerably weaker with such a long focal length?

A: The rule of thumb is that you increase the strength of the filter with the focal length. Depending on the desired look, I use 1/8 for wide angle lenses up till 28mm and then use 1/4 from 35mm-75mm and if needed I use 1/2 from 85mm and upwards to keep a fairly consistent effect on all focal lengths. Obviously it depends on your preference and how strong an effect you want.

Q: 8. Does it fit the Sigma Art 85mm? In the reviews someone said it did not

A: I cannot say specific to the review. But we have not had any one come to us I am aware of with issues on that filter in the 86mm size or other sizes not fitting.

Q: 9. can I use this on fuji xc 15-45mm lens?

A: No, the Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter (37mm, Grade 1/4) will not fit onto the FUJIFILM XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens.

Q: 10. Is these filter coated filters or non -coated?

A: According to Tiffen, the Tiffen 4 x 4" Black Pro-Mist 1/4 Filter is not coated; it is a non-coated filter.