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2-in-1 filter with True Color polarizer and diffusion for instant cinematic results
The idea of combining a circular polarizer with a Black Mist diffusion filter arose from the need to speed up the field workflow, especially when working with highly sharp and modern optics. Current sensors, when paired with high-end lenses, often produce images that are too "digital" and clinical; therefore, I was looking for a single tool capable of managing reflections on glossy surfaces while simultaneously giving highlights a more organic and mellow character.
Mounting it on a Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM lens, you immediately notice how the nanotechnology coating makes a difference in flare management. Even when aiming at lateral light sources, ghosting is minimized thanks to the extremely low reflectivity, which in practice translates into deep blacks and preserved local contrast. The transition between the polarized and non-polarized zones is seamless, without the abrupt chromatic shifts that often plague mid-range filters. I wonder if at even longer focal lengths, like a 16mm ultra-wide angle, a slight hint of mechanical vignetting might appear at the outer edges, but on the 67mm diameter tested, the profile remains sufficiently subtle.
In practice, the 1/4 Black Mist component acts subtly but effectively: it doesn't destroy fine detail, but creates a soft halo around highlights that makes the image decidedly more pleasing and less "sharp." It's an almost tactile sensation, the one you get on faces or architectural textures hit by direct sunlight.
The True Color technology seems to live up to its promises. By shifting the polarization axis, I didn't notice the yellow or green shift typical of traditional CPLs; whites remain neutral, and the sky maintains a natural saturation. The mechanical construction is precise, and the ring turns with just the right amount of resistance, allowing for micrometric adjustments without accidental movement. The glass surface is extremely water-repellent: during use, a few drops of condensation rolled off without leaving streaks, a technical detail that saves sessions in unstable weather.
It's not just an accessory, but a true light modifier that shifts part of the creative process from post-production directly to the shooting stage, allowing you to immediately visualize a finished aesthetic.
Mounting it on a Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM lens, you immediately notice how the nanotechnology coating makes a difference in flare management. Even when aiming at lateral light sources, ghosting is minimized thanks to the extremely low reflectivity, which in practice translates into deep blacks and preserved local contrast. The transition between the polarized and non-polarized zones is seamless, without the abrupt chromatic shifts that often plague mid-range filters. I wonder if at even longer focal lengths, like a 16mm ultra-wide angle, a slight hint of mechanical vignetting might appear at the outer edges, but on the 67mm diameter tested, the profile remains sufficiently subtle.
In practice, the 1/4 Black Mist component acts subtly but effectively: it doesn't destroy fine detail, but creates a soft halo around highlights that makes the image decidedly more pleasing and less "sharp." It's an almost tactile sensation, the one you get on faces or architectural textures hit by direct sunlight.
The True Color technology seems to live up to its promises. By shifting the polarization axis, I didn't notice the yellow or green shift typical of traditional CPLs; whites remain neutral, and the sky maintains a natural saturation. The mechanical construction is precise, and the ring turns with just the right amount of resistance, allowing for micrometric adjustments without accidental movement. The glass surface is extremely water-repellent: during use, a few drops of condensation rolled off without leaving streaks, a technical detail that saves sessions in unstable weather.
It's not just an accessory, but a true light modifier that shifts part of the creative process from post-production directly to the shooting stage, allowing you to immediately visualize a finished aesthetic.
29/12/2025