Urth 55mm Ethereal Black Mist 1/4 Filter Plus+

Sale price£59.00
Only 1 left

Order by 2pm for same-day dispatch

Insured UK delivery £5.99, or collect free from our Harrogate shop

Hassle-free returns

Inside the Bass & Bligh shop on Beulah Street, Harrogate Open Mon–Sat, 9:30am–5pm

Not sure it’s the right one?

Talk it through with people who use this kit every day, or come in and try it in your hands.

The details

Buy with confidence

Stock In stock at Bass & Bligh
Dealer Bass & Bligh is an authorised UK Urth dealer

At a glance: A medium-strength Black Mist 1/4 for 55mm lens threads, with SCHOTT B270 glass, for a clear filmic glow and softer contrast.

About this accessory

This 55mm Black Mist 1/4 from Urth's Ethereal range lowers contrast and blooms highlights in a visible way. It has SCHOTT B270 glass, a 20-layer dual-side coating and a slim threaded frame to limit vignetting.

Choose 1/4 when you want the glow to show rather than hint. It is a step stronger than 1/8 and well short of the 1/1, so it suits both stills and video where a defined filmic look is wanted.

Build & handling

Filter type Black Mist diffusion, 1/4 strength
Range Ethereal
Tier Plus+
Filter thread 55mm
Glass German SCHOTT B270
Coating CoraNano 20-layer dual-side nano-coating
Frame Ultra-slim, warp-resistant aluminium
Warranty Lifetime

Works with

  • Lenses with a 55mm filter thread

Best for

A good match for photographers and filmmakers who want a clear filmic bloom around lights and highlights, on portraits and urban scenes. At 55mm this is a mid-small thread, so confirm the ø mark on your lens.

Frequently asked questions

Will the 55mm Black Mist 1/4 Filter fit my lens?

It fits lenses with a 55mm front filter thread. Check the ø figure marked on the front of your lens or on its cap. A lens marked ø55 takes this filter directly, and the lens manual lists the thread size too.

How strong is a 1/4 Black Mist filter?

It is a medium strength, with noticeable halation around highlights and lower contrast. In Urth's Ethereal range it sits between the light 1/8 and the strongest 1/1.

Does a Black Mist filter suit video as well as photos?

Yes. The lowered contrast and highlight bloom give a filmic look, and many videographers use Black Mist filters for that reason. It works equally well on stills.

Can one 55mm filter be shared between lenses?

If your other lenses have smaller threads, an inexpensive step-up ring up to 55mm lets you reuse this filter. Check wide-angle shots for dark corners when using a ring.

Why buy from Bass & Bligh

Bought from a real shop, not a warehouse.

4.9 137 Google reviews
  • Dispatched on the Monday… great service

    Ordered a Panasonic four thirds lens dispatched on the Monday after purchase and delivered on the following Tuesday great service. Tried on the camera and initial thoughts are wow pin sharp and clear photos. Thank you

    George P.Ordered a lens online
  • A proper little treasure trove

    3rd time I've been to this shop to treat myself to some new kit. Always very friendly and knowledgeable. Fairly priced too. I would highly recommend a visit if your nearby and looking for camera gear. I'd say if they don't have what your looking for, it's probably not possible to find anywhere. It's a proper little treasure trove.

    Philip B.Third visit to the shop
  • Brilliant advice with awesome customer service

    Sure you can buy online and possibly save a few pounds.. but if you require and appreciate knowledge and brilliant advice with awesome customer service then it's a no brainer...This is a real camera shop like it used to be back int day..

    Malcolm S.