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Clear round glass filter with textured surface 82mm diameter

HOYA Filter

HOYA Filter 82mm Creative Diffuser No1 Soft-Focus Glass Filter

SKU CH-1THM-K1WNZ

An 82 mm glass filter that softens skin tones and highlights for a subtle soft-focus effect in portraits and video

  • Softens skin tones and reduces blemishes for flattering portraits
  • Lowers overall contrast to create a gentle, dreamy atmosphere
  • Tames harsh blown-out highlights in bright light sources
  • Unique irregular glass texture produced by hydrogen-fluoride etching
  • 82 mm thread fits compatible lenses for photo or video use

Purpose and audience

The HOYA 82mm Creative Diffuser No1 is a soft-focus glass filter designed for photographers and videographers who want to add a stylised, gentle unsharpness to their images. It suits portrait work where flattering skin tones are a priority.

Effect of the irregular surface

A unique hydrogen-fluoride etching process creates an uneven texture on the glass that consistently softens highlights and reduces edge sharpness without lowering overall contrast. This gives skin a smoother appearance and tames harsh blown-out highlights in light sources.

Thread size constraint

The filter fits lenses with an 82mm front thread, so it will only work on optics that share that exact diameter. Buyers using smaller or larger filter threads cannot mount this unit.

How it compares

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Price $76.99
Pricier than about 71% of the 1,281 comparable items (median $48.99).

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I clean the hydrogen-fluoride-etched glass surface without damaging the irregular texture?

Use a soft lens brush to remove dust, then gently wipe with a microfibre cloth and a drop of optical cleaning fluid; avoid abrasive pads or heavy pressure that could wear the uneven pattern.

Will the soft-focus effect reduce the amount of light reaching the sensor during long portrait sessions?

The filter is translucent and designed to maintain overall contrast, so exposure compensation is typically minimal; any slight loss can be offset by a small aperture or ISO adjustment.

Does the 82mm thread heat up or cause vignetting when the filter is left on for all-day video recording?

The glass filter itself generates no heat and adds negligible thickness, so it does not increase lens-barrel temperature or introduce vignetting beyond what the lens hood already allows.

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