Camera lens Mist filter Calumet CALSAB1462 — 62 mm size, single-piece

Calumet CALSAB1462 is a 62 mm single-piece Black Mist (diffusion) filter designed to soften highlights, reduce contrast and produce a subtle glow without significantly altering overall image transparency. Constructed from Japanese AGC glass with 6H hardness and finished with a slim aircraft-aluminum frame, this mist filter features 28 multilayer coatings that improve durability, reduce reflections and make cleaning easier. The filter includes a protective storage box and a double-threaded frame that allows stacking with additional filters or accessories.

Advantages

The Calumet Black Mist SMC Ultra Slim filter delivers controlled diffusion that smooths skin tones and creates an atmospheric halo around light sources while preserving color neutrality thanks to quality AGC glass. Twenty-eight multilayer coatings provide hydrophobic, oleophobic, scratch-resistant and anti-reflective properties, improving resistance to dirt, water and mechanical wear. Its slim 3.3 mm aerospace-aluminum frame with unscrewing tabs is easy to handle and minimizes vignetting on wide-angle lenses. The included protective box helps keep the filter safe during transport and storage.

Suitable for

• Portrait photography to soften facial details and reduce the appearance of minor imperfections
• Cinematic and creative photography where a gentle glow and lowered contrast are desired
• Landscape and sunrise/sunset scenes to add a dreamlike atmosphere
• Night and urban photography to diffuse artificial lights and create nostalgic highlights
• Imitating film-like or analog photographic aesthetics

Key specifications

• Filter type: Black Mist (diffusion) filter
• Thread size: 62 mm
• Glass: Japanese AGC glass, 6H hardness
• Coating: 28 multilayer coatings (hydrophobic, oleophobic, scratch-resistant, anti-reflective)
• Frame material and thickness: aerospace-grade aluminum, slim 3.3 mm profile
• Finish: black/transparent
• Included accessories: protective storage box

How to use

Screw the 62 mm Calumet Black Mist filter onto a lens with a matching thread diameter. Use the small tabs on the frame to tighten or loosen the filter by hand; avoid using excessive force or metal tools that could damage the frame or lens thread. The filter can be left on the lens to maintain a consistent diffusion look or removed when a sharp, high-contrast result is required. For stacking with other filters or lens accessories, use the double-threaded frame to attach an additional filter on top while monitoring for potential vignetting on wide-angle lenses.

Usage recommendations

Choose the strength of diffusion based on the scene and subject: weaker mist effects suit portraits and subtle skin smoothing, while stronger diffusion levels work well for night photography and heavily atmospheric landscapes. Clean the filter using a soft blower, microfiber cloth and appropriate lens-cleaning fluid to preserve the multilayer coatings. When shooting critical color work, verify white balance as the filter produces a neutral color effect but may slightly affect contrast and highlights.