The PolarPro Shortstache Everyday Filter Review | Best 2-in-1 Combo

I’ve always sought a filter that delivers a soft, misty aesthetic while preserving rich colors, and the versatility of one that combines this effect with a circular polarizer to eliminate reflections is simply unmatched.

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If you shoot portraits, cars, or landscapes with water, this lens filter is perfect for capturing stunning shots with a soft yet sharp aesthetic. It adds a unique artistic touch to your images, transforming the look of your subjects and giving your photos a distinct, creative feel. This versatile filter is a must-have for elevating your photography.

Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter

To Know:

PolarPro teamed up with Garrett King, aka Shortstache, to create a unique filter combo that embodies his signature photo aesthetic—a Polarizer + Black Mist. Deemed the “Everyday Filter,” it combines two sought-after effects and can stay loaded on your lens.

What We Love:

PolarPro teamed up with Garrett King, aka Shortstache, to create a unique filter combo that embodies his signature photo aesthetic—a Polarizer + Black Mist. Deemed the “Everyday Filter,” it combines two sought-after effects and can stay loaded on your lens.

The Details:

What It Is: Mist with a circular polarizer to remove reflections

Price: $69.99-$119.99 & 2-pack $129.99-$199.99

Ideal Use Cases: all photographers

Why Use It: Combine the dreamy softness of a mist filter with the reflection-reducing power of a circular polarizer in one versatile filter, simplifying

Design & Build Quality

The ShortStache Filter from PolarPro is a creative tool, not just another lens filter. Combining a circular polarizer with a mist effect lets you cut through glare and reflections and yet produce dreamy, soft photos. Without the hassle of stacking many filters, this filter streamlines your setup and enhances your images no matter the scene — landscape, portrait, or scene with reflections.

Thanks to its robust metal frame and scratch-resistant glass, the filter offers a luxury feel in touch. It's intended to last, even in severe conditions, and the sophisticated, neat design not only looks perfect but also delivers. You'll want to leave this filter on at all times because it works well with every shot.

The ShortStache Filter's simplicity of usage is among its better features. It fast and firmly threads on, so you won't have to battle about when inspiration occurs. Whether you operate alone or in a team, the fundamental design ensures an effective and straightforward workflow.

All those who wish to elevate their work to another level should definitely consider this filter. Professionals will respect its dual functionality and durability, while enthusiasts will value how it generates original creative photographs. The ShortStache Filter is an obvious choice if you wish to improve your photo quality without adding unnecessary clutter to your equipment. This kind of filter makes you wonder how one could have shot without it before.

Solid twist mechanism, feels good in the hands.
Solid twist mechanism, feels good in the hands.
The case.
The case.
Grab a filter case for added carrying protection.
Grab a filter case for added carrying protection.
Easy to twist on.
Easy to twist on.
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    👍 Pros

    • It delivers sharp images despite being a diffusion filter.

    • The quality of the build feels premium.

    • Two filters in one to help reduce the stacking of filters.

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    👎 Cons

    • Not ideal for stacking with variable ND filters due to the circular polarizer also rotating.

Hands-On Testing

The Shortstache filters are very easy to thread onto our lens for fast and easy use straight out of the box. Just put it on your lens and thread it like any other filter to start creating in seconds.

These filters are ideal for use indoors, outdoors, in low light, and in action shots. I've utilized this lens for a variety of photography projects. The effects that the filters provide help create any type of photo in any condition. I’ve used it for portraits, sports photography, through windows, car photography, and most scenarios of photoshoots where it thrived.

The quality of the images using this filter is phenomenal. You get a rich and sharp image while still being able to add a softened look. You can also bloom out the highlights of the image to add a more filmic look to your images. The circular polarizer is very easy to use. You rotate the filter around to remove your desired reflections from your image and capture a clean look in your shots. The circular polarizer effectively achieves a soft image and a clean look by reducing reflections.

Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
Sample Image on the Shortstache Everyday Filter
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Compared to Other Filters

This is a unique filter that combines the functions of a mist and a circular polarizer. This filter truly brings out a unique perspective on filters. You can combine a mist and circular polarizer into a single filter for maximum effectiveness. Currently, this 2-in-1 filter combo is one of the only types available on the market, making it a worthwhile upgrade from your typical black mist filter or circular polarizer.

Combining a professional black mist filter with a circular polarizer, such as the Everyday Filter and the Mist PL, can provide better results than using them separately. You can remove reflections and give the image a softer feel to keep its rich colors. This makes it a more popular choice because it reduces the need to stack filters, which can become cumbersome over time.

The Everyday and Mist PL filters provide a filmic effect similar to the popular Black Pro Mist and Cinebloom 5% and 10% filters. Where the Everyday and Mist PL filters truly shine is in providing the soft effect that the Black Pro Mist and Cinebloom filters provide, along with allowing you to remove undesirable reflections to help retain the image's colors and keep them accurate and vibrant.

The Everyday & Mist PL filters have excellent build quality and durability. The ridges on the lens enable easy mounting and unmounting, preserving the filters' high-quality material build and ensuring their durability. I've traveled the world using filters to capture photographs without worrying about breaking them. The design feels considerably sturdier than that of its competitors, such as the Tiffen Black Pro-Mist or the Moment Cinebloom filters, because PolarPro filters' ridges are a touch deeper for a better grasp and metallic feel while not seeming any bulkier.

Sample Images on the Mist PL Filter
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Final Thoughts

The ShortStache Filter is a must-have for shooters who want to make their gear easier to use while getting more creative. This filter is ideal for photographers who want to capture landscapes, portraits, or water scenes with artistic softness and less glare in a sleek package. This filter offers both a mist effect and a circular polarizer. This filter is a great addition to any kit because it provides great value and performance, whether you're a pro looking for efficiency or an amateur exploring new styles.

How We Rated It


  • Rugged Ability
    • Leave it the Studio
    • Daily Carry
    • Traveller
    • Mountain Goat

  • Build Quality
    • Cheap
    • What You’d Expect
    • Solid
    • Top Of The Line

  • Image Quality
    • Is that even in focus?
    • Passable
    • Sharp
    • Tack Sharp

  • Color Temperature
    • Super Cool
    • Slightly Cooler
    • Slightly Warmer
    • Super warm

  • How Wide Of A Lens
    • 35mm- Infinity
    • 24mm- Infinity
    • 16mm - infinity
    • 12mm - Zoom

  • Skill Level Required
    • Just getting started
    • Upgrading from Kit Lens
    • Shoots regularly
    • Professional

  • Filter Stacking
    • Can’t
    • 1-2
    • 2-3
    • 3+
Comes in a variety of thread sizes.
Comes in a variety of thread sizes.

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