The NiSi 77mm Black Mist 1/4 filter is a diffusion filter designed for 77mm lens threads, popular for adding a cinematic glow to photos and videos. It softens highlights, reduces contrast, and subtly blooms light sources while preserving overall sharpness and detail.

Key Effects

This filter lowers highlights and lifts shadows for balanced contrast, creating a pastel-like, filmic quality. It also softens skin blemishes and wrinkles, making it ideal for portraits, without the heavy detail loss of stronger diffusion filters.

Build Quality

Made from high-definition optical glass with nano multi-coating for waterproofing, scratch resistance, and anti-reflective properties. The slim brass frame minimizes vignetting on wide-angle lenses.

Compatibility

Optimized for NiSi’s Swift System and True Color VND filters (1-5 or 5-9 stops), but works standalone on any 77mm thread. An optional friction mount adapter ring may be needed for VND stacking.

Use Cases

Best for backlit scenes, low-light portraits, or cinematic video to delicately flare light and mimic vintage lenses. Strength (1/4) is mild—stronger than 1/8 but subtler than 1/2.