D 1/4 – balanced effect
Softens highlights and contrast with a subtler effect than D 1/2. For portraits, weddings and video.
VFFOTO 77 mm Gold Mist D 1/4 NANO-PRO
Softens highlights and contrast with a subtler effect than D 1/2. For portraits, weddings and video.
Creates a soft golden glow around bright lights, giving photographs and video a warm character.
Screw-in and magnetic mounting in a single frame. Can be combined with compatible VFFOTO filters.
Optical glass, 16 anti-reflective layers and durable nano coatings for easy cleaning.
VFFOTO GOLD MIST NANO-PRO
The VFFOTO 77 mm hybrid Gold Mist D1/4 NANO-PRO filter softens bright highlights and creates a warm, golden glow around them. It softens contrast and gives photos and video a warm atmosphere directly in-camera.

Practical comparison
Drag the dividing line to see how Gold Mist changes the glow around the light source. The comparison uses actual photographs of the same scene.


Gold Mist softens light and gives the diffused glow a warm, golden character. This example compares a photograph taken without a filter with one taken using Gold Mist D 1/4.
Practical comparison
Gold Mist stays on the right. Use the buttons to select Black Mist or White Mist on the left and compare the character of the light in the same scene. All three filters have a strength of D 1/4.


In this scene, Gold Mist creates a warmer glow. Black Mist softens highlights while retaining more definition in darker areas.
Choosing a strength
Both strengths diffuse bright highlights into a soft, golden glow. D 1/4 provides a subtler effect, while D 1/2 produces stronger diffusion and a greater reduction in contrast. The final effect also depends on the lighting in the scene.
Choose this strength for a visible golden glow and subtler softening than D 1/2. A suitable choice for portraits, weddings, video and evening scenes.
Choose this strength for a stronger glow around lights, more pronounced softening and a greater reduction in contrast. It suits shots where diffusion is intended to play a prominent part in the atmosphere.
When to use the filter
Choose a scene where you want to soften bright highlights and enhance a warm atmosphere.

Softens skin and highlights, adding a warm glow in backlit scenes for an inviting portrait atmosphere.

Softens harsh light and gives footage a warm, atmospheric character.

Creates a golden glow around street lamps, car lights, shop windows and other point light sources.

Softens bright highlights and diffuses them into a warm glow for a warmer rendition of the scene.
These photographs illustrate possible uses. Actual comparisons of the filter effects are shown in the sliders above.
Practical tip
Gold Mist D 1/4 is most noticeable around bright lights and in backlit scenes. Its effect is subtler in soft, even lighting. Check the glow and highlight detail before shooting; diffusion recorded in the image cannot be fully removed in post-production.
VFFOTO hybrid system
Screw the filter directly onto a lens with a 77 mm filter thread, or attach it magnetically to a compatible VFFOTO adapter or filter.
For magnetic mounting directly on a lens, you need a compatible VFFOTO adapter. The adapter is sold separately and is not included. No adapter is needed for screw-in mounting.
Attach another compatible VFFOTO hybrid or magnetic filter with a diameter of 77 mm to the front magnetic surface, such as a CPL or ND filter. When stacking filters, check for vignetting, particularly with wide-angle lenses.

Combining with VND
Gold Mist 77 mm attaches magnetically to the following VFFOTO VND filters. Combine a soft golden glow with continuously adjustable light reduction for photography and video.
A magnetic VND for continuously adjustable light reduction. Attach Gold Mist to its front magnetic surface.
A hybrid VND with screw-in and magnetic mounting. Attach Gold Mist magnetically to its front.
Understanding the diameters: The 72 mm and 67 mm sizes refer to the VND mounting size for the lens. Both filters listed have a front magnetic interface compatible with Gold Mist 77 mm.
NANO-PRO quality
Gold Mist deliberately softens the image. NANO-PRO coatings reduce unwanted reflections on the glass and make the filter easier to maintain.

Package contents
Compatibility
Check that your lens hood has enough clearance for the larger outer diameter of the hybrid frame.

The hood must fit and lock into place without touching the filter frame.

If the hood touches the frame, do not force it into place. The filter can also be used without a hood.

Not sure? Tell us the exact model of your lens and lens hood. We will help you check compatibility.
Compatible protective cap
The VFFOTO hybrid filter is not compatible with the lens manufacturer’s original cap. To protect your lens with a hybrid Gold Mist filter attached, use a compatible VFFOTO magnetic protective cap with a diameter of 77 mm and a grip.
View compatible cap
Your choice for portraits and video
Choose Gold Mist D 1/4 for a visible warm glow around lights and subtler diffusion than D 1/2. Suitable for portraits, weddings, evening scenes and video.
The 77 mm version screws onto a lens with a 77 mm filter thread, or attaches magnetically to a compatible VFFOTO VND filter with a front magnetic surface measuring 77 mm.
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Contact usVFFOTO 77 mm hybrid Gold Mist D 1/4 NANO-PRO filter
The VFFOTO 77 mm hybrid Gold Mist D 1/4 NANO-PRO filter softens bright highlights and contrast and creates a warm, golden atmosphere.
Effect characteristics: The strength of the diffusion depends on scene contrast, the direction of the light and the presence of bright light sources. The effect is usually more pronounced in backlit scenes and night photography.
Combining with VND: Gold Mist 77 mm attaches magnetically to the front of the VND filters listed above.