Controlled light diffusion

Black Mist works by deliberately diffusing part of the light. Highlights become softer, contrast is gently reduced and bright practical lights develop a smooth glow. The optical effect is captured in-camera rather than being created only in post-production.

Black Mist 1/8 – effect strength

The 1/8 version is the mildest strength in the range. It adds discreet diffusion to highlights and tonal transitions while retaining a modern sense of sharpness and fine detail.

Portraits and people – softer tonal transitions

1/8 works especially well for natural portraits, documentary work, weddings and beauty shots when you want highlights to feel softer but still want skin texture and fine detail to remain clearly visible.

Night scenes and video – glow around light sources

At night, 1/8 creates a restrained halo around lamps, neon signs and headlights. The effect stays subtle, making it useful for longer-form video where stronger diffusion might become too dominant.

MMS – Magnetic Mount System

All Irix Cine lenses (except 11 and 21 mm) have the Magnetic Mount System (MMS), which is compatible with Irix Edge MMS filters and the Irix MMS Lens Hood. Irix Edge magnetic filters have a unique, threadless design, making them extremely quick to replace. MMS filters can be stacked on top of each other, which not only allows you to connect them freely, but also saves a lot of space during storage.

18 anti-reflective coating layers on each side

High-quality optical glass is coated with18 anti-reflective layers on each side. These coatings help control unwanted reflections and maintain strong image quality alongside the creative diffusion effect.

SR – tempered glass for increased durability

SRtechnology uses reinforced tempered glass with increased resistance to mechanical damage, a practical benefit for outdoor work, travel and intensive filmmaking.

Nano coating – easier maintenance

ANanosurface treatment provides hydrophobic and oleophobic properties together with an antistatic top layer. It helps reduce water, greasy marks, fingerprints and dust while making cleaning easier.

Black Mist – video

Key specifications

• model:Irix Edge MMS Black Mist SR
• MMS:Magnetic Mount System
• type:Black Mist diffusion filter
• strength:1/8
• glass:high-quality optical glass
• construction:tempered SR glass
• coatings:18 anti-reflective layers on each side
• Nano coating:hydrophobic, oleophobic and antistatic
• frame:low-profile aluminum alloy

In the box

• Irix Edge MMS Black Mist 1/8 SR
• original packaging