Tiffen77BPM18 77mm Black Pro Mist 1/8Camera Lens Filter

I was hesistant to put so much money into a single filter for a niche effect, but through a lot of research, the Tiffen line of diffusion filters all seem to be in a league of their own.The Black Pro Mist 1/8th strength is an incredibly subtle, smooth diffusion, that you notice more when it is not there. It brings away just a hint of the ultrasharp details, and in bright highlights, adds a soft and subtle glow.For those who really want to see the effect, the 1/4 strength may be a better choice. But the 1/8th is a great choice for a filter you might want to keep on your lens 24/7. It has become my second most used filter, after my circular polariser.Attached are a few of the images that have come out of my Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/8th, so far.

As a professional photographer I wouldn't be without a pro-mist on any of my lenses. I used to use them only periodically, worrying that they degraded the detail in landscapes. However, as landscape are merely context for lifestyle portraiture, which is my primary focus, I would rather sacrifice a little detail in return for the wonderful qualities these filters burn into the RAW. Vastly better than relying on halation in Alien Skin Exposure, especially when you're trying to get as much right in camera as possible. A useful investment.

The only difference i saw in my images after multiple testing was that it has really bad glare. I dont think its coated for glares.As for the effect that its supposed to give there was none, all i saw was the saturation rise slightly and the image got slightly darker which is the opposite of what i was expecting. very disappointing to say the least.

Love the filter, however due to the condition I asked for a replacement. The replacement was even more beat up and refunded completely.Perhaps a bad batch, but both had damage to the storage cases, one was missing documentation, and both showed obvious signs of previous usage/handling - including scratches, and thumbprints.For something that goes in front of your lens to be scratched and marked, it is far from ideal for intended use.Great filter to use, but check your order for signs of usage.