مرشح NiSi 72mm Black Mist 1/4

The way this filter handles flare from streetlights is gorgeous, it transforms harsh points into a really soft cinematic glow. Even just holding it up to a lamp at home showed me the effect is much more subtle than I expected for a 1/4 strength.

I was skeptical about diffusion filters, but this one handles backlit scenes beautifully without washing out details. The 1/4 strength is just right for that subtle, cinematic softness.

The light bloom on street lamps at night is exactly the dreamy glow I wanted, and the 1/4 strength keeps faces looking natural instead of washed out. The glass is thin enough that I barely notice it's on my lens, which was my biggest worry with a filter this size.