Camera lens Mist filter Calumet CALSAB1262, 62 mm, single-piece

Calumet CALSAB1262 is a 62 mm single-piece Black Mist filter designed to introduce subtle diffusion and softening of highlights while preserving overall image contrast. Constructed from Japanese AGC optical glass with a 6H hardness rating and protected by 28 multilayer coatings, this ultra-slim filter produces a gentle glow around light sources and reduces the visibility of minor imperfections without significantly altering color balance. The filter is mounted in a slim aerospace-grade aluminum frame with unscrewing tabs and includes a protective storage box for transport and safekeeping.

Advantages

The Calumet Black Mist SMC Ultra Slim filter scatters light to create a controlled diffusion effect that reduces specular highlights and slightly lowers contrast, producing a film-like, atmospheric look. Multiple advanced coatings—hydrophobic, oleophobic, scratch-resistant and anti-reflective—improve durability, resist fingerprints and water marks, and reduce unwanted reflections. The slim 3.3 mm frame minimizes vignetting on wide-angle lenses and the double-threaded construction allows stacking with other filters or accessories.

Suitable for

• Portrait photography to soften skin texture and reduce minor imperfections
• Landscape and sunrise/sunset shoots for a dreamy, cinematic atmosphere
• Night and urban photography to soften artificial light sources and create glow
• Video and cinematic work to achieve subtle diffusion and vintage film-like effects

Key specifications

• Filter type: Black Mist / diffusion (mist) filter
• Mount/thread size: 62 mm
• Optical material: Japanese AGC glass, 6H hardness
• Coatings: 28-layer multilayer (hydrophobic, oleophobic, scratch-resistant, anti-reflective)
• Frame: ultra-slim aerospace-grade aluminum, approx. 3.3 mm thickness, unscrewing tabs
• Finish: black frame with transparent coated optical element
• Included accessories: protective storage box

How to use

Screw the Calumet 62 mm mist filter onto a lens with a matching 62 mm thread. Use the frame tabs to gently tighten or loosen the filter for secure attachment and easy removal. Compose and focus as usual; the filter will introduce subtle diffusion and a gentle glow around bright points without requiring camera adjustments. For stacked effects, use the double-threaded design to mount an additional filter or accessory. Clean the coated surface with a soft microfiber cloth and standard lens cleaning solution as needed to maintain optical performance.

Usage recommendations

Choose the Calumet Black Mist when you need a gentle diffusion effect rather than strong softening. Use weaker diffusion for close-up portraits to preserve detail and stronger diffusion for distant lights or night scenes to emphasize glow. Avoid combining heavy diffusion with already soft-focus lenses if maintaining fine detail is required. Store the filter in its protective box when not in use and keep the coated surface free of grit to protect the scratch-resistant layer.