This 82mm Black Mist Filter from Ice has a 1/8 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.

1/8 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    82mm 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. Can this pouch accommodate 52mm filters that are left in their cases? I have Nikon black and white contrast filters that come in fitted screw-together shell. This makes them a bit wider but thicker as well. Thanks!

A: I don't think the B6 will. But the B4 (designed for filters up to 82mm) will. I've tried it and it's snug but not overly so.

Q: 2. Do the filters have 82mm front thread so that I can use mattebox and NDs if needed?

A: Yes. Each of the Hoya HMC close-up filters has a 82mm front-filter thread.

Q: 3. Is this lens filter coated?

A: Yes :)

Q: 4. Are there front threads and if so, what is the diameter?

A: The B+W 010 UV Haze MRC Nano Filter (95mm, Special 50th Anniversary Edition) has 95mm front threads.

Q: 5. How much better is the image equality on these compared to the $15 Vivitar set?

A: Image quality with the Hoya 82mm HMC Close-Up Filter Set II (+1, +2, and +4) is superior to the image quality when using the Vivitar 82mm Close-Up Macro Lens Kit. The Hoya filters are coated. The coatings will reduce flair.

Q: 6. Can the Expodisk v3 be purchased with both the 82 mm and the 77 mm Step-down Rings?

A: Yes the ExpoDisc V3 Professional White Balance Filter can be used with step rings but you can also just hold the larger filter over the smaller lens to take the reference photo. It does not need to be attached to the lens.

Q: 7. What does different between B+W 82mm T-PRO UV Filter BH #BWUVTP82 • MFR #1097759 ?

A: The B+W 82mm T-PRO UV Filter is a slim filter that helps prevent vignetting on wide-angle lenses.

Q: 8. Does it have rotating filter ring?

A: Yes, it does.

Q: 9. Is the Hoya RA54 filter coated for anti-reflection, or, more to the point, is flaring an issue with it?

A: I have used a 49 mm in my optical train on a refracting telescope setup after the field flattener optics and before the t ring adapter for a Nikon D3300 camera body. My stars are circular through out the image plane, no coma or fringing. It does reduce light pollution, so longer exposures can be made for astrophotography. Never used it for day light photography. I would think if it performs well as an inexpensive light pollution filter for astrophotography, it should perform well for other non-wide angle applications.

Q: 10. is this the same as Hoya 77mm Enhancing (Intensifier) Glass Filter except sizes?

A: Yes, this is the same filter.