B+W Black Mist 1/8 MRC Nano V-PRO 39mm
B+W Black Mist 1/8 MRC Nano V-PRO 39mm | A restrained, film-like halo
The 1/8 diffusion strength is the defining optical choice: it gives bright highlights a restrained halo while keeping the overall image crisp. The B+W Black Mist 1/8 MRC Nano V-PRO 39mm is a diffusion filter for lenses with a 39mm filter size. Rather than adding an even softness across the frame, its black mist effect lets bright areas bloom gently into their surroundings, bringing a softer, film-like mood to scenes with contrast. I’d consider it for portraits where a gentler rendering of bright highlights is welcome, night streets where lamps and signs can bloom, or interior footage with practical lights in the frame. The 1/8 rating is the mildest strength in this range; 1/4 and 1/2 versions are also available for a more pronounced halo. This is the version for a quiet touch of diffusion, not an obvious glow effect.
In the field
- Subtle 1/8 diffusion: This is the lightest strength in the stated range. It keeps the effect restrained, while the 1/4 and 1/2 options offer a stronger halo.
- Soft highlight bloom: Bright parts of the image spread gently into surrounding areas. That softening is especially visible around light sources against darker backgrounds.
- MRC Nano multicoating: The coating is specified for minimal reflections and high light transmission. That matters when you want to retain a clear, contrasty image alongside the diffusion effect.
- Water- and dirt-repellent surface: The coating resists water and dirt, and is intended to make cleaning the filter easier when the glass needs attention.
- Optical glass and finished ring: Optical glass sits in a neatly finished filter ring. The filter size is 39mm, for lenses with a matching filter diameter.
Specialist Note
The glow appears around bright points, but at 1/8 it stays restrained rather than turning every highlight into a strong haze. I recommend this version to portrait makers and people filming interiors: include a bright window, lamp or practical light in the composition and the highlight takes on a softer edge. The 39mm size makes this a specific fit for lenses with that filter diameter, so it’s worth matching the filter size to your lens. I also appreciate the MRC Nano treatment for its stated low reflections and high light transmission. If you want a more obvious bloom, the 1/4 or 1/2 strength is the better direction.
What's Included
- B+W Black Mist 1/8 MRC Nano V-PRO 39mm filter
Technical Specifications
- Brand: B+W
- Model: Black Mist 1/8 MRC Nano V-PRO 39mm
- Type: Diffusion filter
- Filter size: 39mm
- Strength: 1/8
- Coating: MRC Nano multicoating
- Glass: Optical glass
B+W Black Mist 1/8 MRC Nano V-PRO 39mm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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B+W Black Mist 1/8 MRC Nano V-PRO 39mm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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