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Mist diffusion filter example with moderate strength, adding a gentle soft focus and blooming effect to the scene

Mist diffusion filter example showing a pronounced hazy glow around guitar and a softening of details

A photograph taken with a mist filter, giving the image a soft, diffused look with lowered contrast and glowing highlights

Backlit silhouette photo taken with only available light, showing a subject in dark outline against a bright background

Concert photograph of John Mayer performing under stage lights, enhanced by a diffused glow that adds to the moody ambiance

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Kolari Mist Diffusion Lens Filter

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Kolari Mist Diffusion Lens Filter

Soften highlights and add cinematic glow for dreamy, atmospheric images.

Our Kolari Mist Diffusion Lens Filter brings a refined softness to your images, creating a gentle glowing haze without sacrificing sharpness or contrast. By diffusing highlights while maintaining detail, it delivers a cinematic look that feels both natural and expressive. Portraits take on a flattering, timeless quality, with softened skin tones and a subtle atmospheric character.

The filter ring is crafted from lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum, balancing durability with convenience. With both front and rear threads, it integrates easily into your setup, whether you’re stacking filters or using a standard lens cap. The optical glass is engineered for excellent clarity and flatness, ensuring consistent performance across focal lengths, including telephoto lenses.

With the Mist Diffusion Filter, you can add smooth light transitions and a distinctive, dreamlike mood to your photography, ideal for cinematic storytelling, nostalgic tones, or creative experimentation.

Mist Diffusion 1/4 – The 1/4 Mist Diffusion Filter creates a pronounced softening effect, giving highlights a stronger glow and reducing harsh contrast. It’s ideal for portraits, cinematic video, or any scene where you want a dreamy, atmospheric look with smoother skin tones and a more stylized finish.

Mist Diffusion 1/8 –The 1/8 Mist Diffusion Filter provides a more delicate effect, adding just a touch of glow to highlights while preserving overall clarity and contrast. It’s perfect for subtle enhancements, giving images and video a natural softness without overpowering fine details.

Kolari Mist Diffusion Lens Filter

Frequently Asked Questions

The Kolari Mist Diffusion Filter softens highlights and adds a gentle glow while preserving overall sharpness and contrast.

The 1/4 version creates a stronger cinematic glow, while the 1/8 version delivers a lighter, more subtle effect.

Yes, it maintains image detail and clarity while gently diffusing bright areas.

Yes, it smooths skin tones and adds a flattering, atmospheric look to portraits.

Absolutely, it’s a popular choice for creating a cinematic mood in both video and still photography.

Yes, it has front and rear threads, making it easy to stack with ND, CPL, or other filters.

No, it is designed to keep colors true while only diffusing light.

The Kolari Mist Diffusion Filter is considered a black mist filter, designed to reduce contrast and create a cinematic glow without washing out colors.

At Kolari, we build our filters to last and have complete confidence in their performance. You will too with our lifetime warranty against defects. If you find something wrong with your filter, at any time, write us at contact@kolarivision.com and get your filter replaced under our warranty.