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58mm black glass mist diffuser filter with black metal ring

HOYA Filter

HOYA Filter 58mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 1 camera filter

SKU CH-X26W-CGQGS

A 58 mm glass filter that softens highlights, reduces contrast and smooths skin for a cinematic look

  • Creates cinematic film look with mist diffusion effect
  • Reduces contrast, wrinkles and skin blemishes for portraits
  • Increases halation and blooming of highlight light sources
  • Stronger No. 1 effect than .5 version available
  • 58mm thread fits compatible camera lenses directly

Cinematic Mist Diffuser for 58mm Lenses

The HOYA 58mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 1 is a glass camera filter that softens light and reduces contrast between highlights and shadows. It creates a cinematic, film-like texture directly in-camera for both still photography and video work. The No. 1 density delivers a stronger diffusion effect than the No. 0.5 version, making it suited for pronounced vintage looks.

Portrait and Low-Light Shooters Seeking In-Camera

This filter suits photographers and videographers who want to smooth skin texture, suppress wrinkles, and add halation around highlights without relying on post-production. It excels in low-light scenes where the blooming effect adds depth to nightscapes. Buyers needing a subtle, barely visible diffusion or those who prefer to control contrast entirely in editing software should consider a lower strength or no filter.

Stronger Diffusion with No Image Whitening

The No. 1 density comfortably handles portrait sessions where skin smoothing and highlight bloom are priorities, and it manages low-light cityscapes by expanding light sources into cinematic glows. It runs out when a scene demands maximum clinical sharpness or when the stronger effect overwhelms fine detail in wide architectural shots. The filter maintains colour neutrality while delivering its effect.

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Price $53.99
Pricier than about 54% of the 1,281 comparable items (median $48.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What filter thread size must my lens have for this 58mm Mist Diffuser Black No. 1 to fit?

The filter requires a lens with a 58 mm front thread to mount directly.

Will the No. 1 strength mist effect look different when used on vintage manual-focus lenses compared to modern autofocus glass?

The filter imparts its cinematic diffusion and highlight bloom consistently across various cameras and lenses, so the effect remains repeatable regardless of lens age.

How can I confirm the filter is producing the intended cinematic look once it is screwed on?

Check for softened skin texture, reduced contrast between highlights and shadows, and a visible halation bloom around bright light sources in the frame.

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