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Black glass filter with thin silver ring, 72mm

HOYA Filter

Hoya 72mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 Glass Filter

SKU CH-HSQ8-2CAQY

A 72mm black mist diffuser filter that subtly softens highlights and reduces contrast for a cinematic film look

  • Cinematic film look with subtle No. 0.5 diffusion
  • Reduces contrast and softens skin blemishes naturally
  • Increases highlight halation for dreamy blooming effect
  • 72mm thread fits compatible lenses directly
  • Professional glass construction for cinema and stills

Cinematic Look for Photo and Video

The Hoya 72mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 Glass Filter creates a cinematic look and film feel for cinema and still photo applications. It reduces contrast, wrinkles, and skin blemishes while increasing halation or blooming of highlights and specular light sources. The No. 0.5 version produces a more subtle effect than No. 1 for refined visual storytelling. Buyers needing a stronger diffusion effect should select the higher strength variant.

Sustained Shooting Consistency

The filter delivers a consistently repeatable vintage aesthetic across various scenes during extended video or cinema sessions. Its subtle diffusion counters excessive sharpness without compromising colour integrity or introducing unwanted whiteness. This allows photographers and videographers to maintain a natural, dreamlike quality straight out of the camera throughout a production.

Optical Performance in Normal Use

The professional-grade glass construction maintains image clarity while effectively diffusing light in strong backlighting conditions. It softens the scene gently to impart a timeless look without degrading sharpness or colour accuracy. The durable filter handles highlight blooming smoothly for a polished result in everyday shooting.

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Price $71.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 1,281 comparable items (median $48.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the 72mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 generate any heat or noise when used continuously for video?

No, this is a passive glass filter with no moving parts or electronics, so it produces zero heat and no noise during all-day shooting.

What thread size must my lens have for the 72mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 0.5 to attach directly?

Your lens needs a 72mm front filter thread; step-up or step-down rings are required for any other diameter.

Will the No. 0.5 strength still soften highlights on older manual-focus lenses that already have lower contrast?

Yes, the 0.5 density adds a subtle halation bloom that complements vintage optics without overwhelming their character.

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