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Black glass filter with thin metal ring, 49mm threads

HOYA Filter

Hoya 49mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 1 Glass Filter

SKU CH-NGCE-P9TGP

A 49 mm glass filter that softens contrast, reduces skin blemishes and adds cinematic highlight bloom for photo and video

  • Creates a cinematic film look with the No. 1 strength mist diffuser
  • Reduces contrast and softens wrinkles or skin blemishes for flattering portraits
  • Increases halation and blooming on highlights and specular light sources
  • Stronger diffusion effect than the No. 0.5 version for a more pronounced vintage aesthetic
  • Works for both cinema and still photography to counter over-sharpness in-camera

Cinematic Diffusion Filter

The Hoya 49mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 1 Glass Filter adds a cinematic feel and film look to stills and video. It reduces contrast, wrinkles and skin blemishes while increasing halation of highlights. The No. 1 version produces a stronger effect than the No. .5 variant. Photographers and filmmakers seeking vintage texture on set will value this tool.

Thermals Noise Power

This passive glass filter generates no heat, draws no power and operates in complete silence. It mounts directly to a 49mm thread without adding electronic load or mechanical noise. The optical construction maintains consistent performance across temperature ranges encountered in normal shooting. No active cooling or power supply is required for operation.

Upgrade Path

The filter replaces software diffusion applied in post-production with an optical effect visible on set. It upgrades workflows that previously relied on digital retouching to soften over-sharp modern lenses. The jump is worth it when repeatable, in-camera results are needed across multiple cameras or when immediate visual feedback saves production time. Builders needing autofocus communication or electronic contacts should look elsewhere.

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Price $52.99
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Questions about this item

How do I install the 49mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 1 filter and what step do people often miss?

Screw the filter onto the front threads of your lens until it seats evenly; the step people miss is cleaning both the lens threads and the filter ring first so nothing binds or cross-threads.

What maintenance or replacement will the 49mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 1 filter need later?

Only periodic cleaning with a microfibre cloth and lens fluid; the glass and black coating have no consumable parts, so replacement is only needed if the filter is dropped or scratched.

What limit shows up first when I use the 49mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 1 filter continuously in bright scenes?

The No. 1 strength adds the strongest halation and contrast reduction in the series, so highlight bloom becomes the visible limit before any optical degradation occurs.

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