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58mm circular diffusion filter with black metal ring and clear glass

B + W Filter Company

B + W 58mm White Mist 1/4 MRC Nano Diffusion Filter

SKU CH-7N62-SABTN

A 58 mm diffusion filter that softens highlights and adds a gentle halation for a cinematic, dreamy look

  • Subtle highlight glow for cinematic portraits
  • 1/4 White Mist softens harsh digital sharpness
  • MRC Nano coating cuts reflections and glare
  • Water and oil repellent surface cleans easily
  • 58mm thread fits standard portrait lenses

B + W 58mm White Mist Diffusion Filter

The B + W 58mm White Mist 1/4 MRC Nano Diffusion Filter softens highlights and adds a gentle halation around bright light sources. It creates a dreamy, cinematic atmosphere suited to portrait and landscape photography. The 1/4 strength offers a subtle effect that mimics vintage soft-focus aesthetics. Photographers seeking clinical sharpness or clinical contrast should choose a clear protector instead.

Sustained optical behaviour under bright light

Multi-Resistant Coating with an additional nano layer reduces reflections, glare and ghosting during extended shooting sessions. High light transmission preserves contrast and colour vibrancy across the frame. The even coating application ensures consistent performance from centre to edge. Water and oil repellency keeps the surface clean when humidity or fingerprints appear.

Installation notes and common issues

The 58mm thread mounts directly onto compatible lens barrels without tools. Matte black ring finish minimises stray reflections from the filter edge. Schott optical glass resists scratches better than uncoated alternatives. Vignetting can occur on ultra-wide lenses or when stacking multiple filters; test before critical work.

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Price $65.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 1,281 comparable items (median $48.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the 58mm White Mist 1/4 filter cause any noticeable light loss or heat buildup during all-day shooting?

The MRC Nano coating increases light transmission, so the filter passes most incoming light and adds no measurable heat to the lens barrel.

What thread size must my lens already have for this 58mm filter to screw on directly?

Your lens needs a 58mm front filter thread; otherwise a step-up or step-down ring is required.

Will the White Mist 1/4 effect look the same on an older manual-focus lens as on a modern autofocus optic?

The diffusion strength is fixed at 1/4, so highlight halation and softening appear identical regardless of lens age or coating.

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