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49 mm round camera filter with black metal ring and clear glass

B + W Filter Company

B + W Filter Company 49mm Black Mist 1/4 MRC Nano Diffusion Filter #66-1108744 camera filter

SKU CH-SP80-VBSEM

A 49 mm diffusion filter that softens highlights and adds a gentle glow around bright lights for a cinematic look

  • Adds cinematic glow with 1/4 Black Mist diffusion
  • Schott glass ensures high clarity and minimal distortion
  • MRC Nano coating cuts reflections for better contrast
  • Water and oil repellent surface simplifies cleaning
  • 49 mm thread fits compatible lenses directly

49 mm Black Mist Diffusion Filter

The B + W 49 mm Black Mist 1/4 filter adds a cinematic glow to highlights while preserving shadow depth. It is built for photographers and filmmakers who want a subtle halation effect straight from the camera without relying on post-production.

Creative shooters seeking vintage halation

This filter suits portrait, wedding and narrative filmmakers who favour a romantic, low-contrast look. It will not satisfy users who need clinically sharp detail or those shooting technical, scientific or product work where diffusion is unwanted.

MRC Nano coating benefits

The multi-resistant coating cuts reflections and repels water and oil, so the glass stays cleaner during long sessions. The nano top layer adds scratch resistance, keeping the diffusion effect consistent over time.

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Price $68.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 1,281 comparable items (median $48.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Which lens thread size do I need to match for the 49mm Black Mist 1/4 filter to mount directly?

The filter screws onto any lens with a 49 mm front thread, so check the Ø symbol on your lens barrel or cap before purchasing.

Will the Black Mist 1/4 effect overwhelm the look of vintage manual-focus lenses I already own?

It adds a subtle halation around highlights and slightly lifts shadows, giving older glass a gentle cinematic glow without obscuring their characteristic rendering.

How can I confirm the MRC Nano coating is performing after I fit the filter?

Point the coated surface at a bright light; you should see minimal reflected glare and water droplets should bead up and roll off rather than smear.

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