This 72mm Black Mist Filter from Ice has a 1/4 grade diffusion level to provide a reduction in contrast and create a softer quality of light. The effect creates a cinematic image quality for both still and moving images. The black mist also serves to soften wrinkles and blemishes for easy portraiture.

This filter is made of optical glass and features 8 layers of coatings on each side for optimal light transmission without adding any coloration. It also has a water-resistant finish for use in harsh and environments and for easy cleaning. The slim aluminum filter ring can be used on wide-angle lenses without vignetting.

1/4 Grade Diffusion    Reduces Contrast, Softens Light Quality    Softens Wrinkles and Blemishes    Multicoated Optical Glass    Slim 3.6mm Matte Black Filter Ring    Water Repellent Coating    No Color Cast    72mm Front Filter Ring Threads    Includes Storage Case

1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 grade diffusion levels provide increasing levels of the black mist diffusion effect.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does this affect the use of lens caps, filters, or bayonet-type lens hoods?

A: It really only affects bayonet type hoods. The bumper has filter threads on both sides, so it can mount to the lens directly like a filter, or directly to a filter, and also have filters mounted atop it. For rotating filters such as circular polarizers it is recommended to put them atop the bumper.

Q: 2. will it fit & work well with Sony f2.8 16-35 G lens?

A: Yes. This is a great filter for the Sony 16-35 f/2.8 GM lens.

Q: 3. Difficult to compare without actual purchase. Ex, compared to Formatt Hitech 67mm Firecrest SuperSlim Circular Polarizer Filter.....(for 67mm variant)....which has a thinner metal ring thickness? Which has a higher light transmission?

A: The Formatt Hitech would be a slightly thinner filter, but the NiSi would have higher light transmission.

Q: 4. Does this fit a Nikon AF Nikkor 28-200mm lens?

A: Are you asking about the AF-S Nikkor DX 18-200 3.5-5.6G ED lens? If so, the answer is yes.

Q: 5. How thick is this filter?

A: it is about 6-7 mm thick

Q: 6. What's the filter thickness?

A: It is about 6-7mm thick.

Q: 7. does this come with a lens keeper?

A: No, Nikon 72mm Snap-On Lens Cap does not come with a cap lens keeper. If you do want one this is one, https://bhpho.to/3LMTKYI .

Q: 8. Will this fit the 58mm 1.4?

A: Yes it does! I bought this cap to replace the one I lost from my 58/1.4. It works great.

Q: 9. does the Nisha split field lens allow you to turn the position of the glass to achieve a more directed image?

A: Yes, it has a ring you can turn without unscrewing the filter.

Q: 10. will it work with Sony - Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens without vigentting?

A: Yes, the adapter with the Lee foundation holder will work best to prevent vignette.