GoldStache: a warm diffusion filter from Polar Pro

The combination of a Gold Mist filter and a Chroma polarizer gives your photos a touch of nostalgic film vibes and deep color tones for days. Discover the GoldStache filter from Polar Pro!

With the introduction of GoldStache, PolarPro continues its collaboration with photographer and filmmaker Garrett King, known as ShortStache. The original ShortStache filter brought subtle halation and softened highlights to stills and video. GoldStache follows the same approach but adds a golden colour shift, targeting warmer rendering and richer-looking skin tones at the point of capture rather than in post-production.

GoldStache is two of PolarPro’s most popular filters in one, blending a 1/4 Gold Mist filter and a circular polarizer. The 1/4 Gold Mist element produces subtle glow, lifted highlights and balanced skin tones without reducing clarity. The filter is co-developed with ShortStache and delivers a clean, film-inspired warmth straight out of camera while maintaining crisp detail.

The filter combines controlled diffusion with a built-in circular polarizer element, letting shooters manage reflections and enhance colour while keeping shadows clean and important areas sharp. This makes GoldStache more than a standard diffusion filter, as the polarizer adds practical control over the image without requiring a separate filter in the stack.

GoldStache is built with PolarPro Cinema Series glass in a durable aluminum frame. The filter is designed for hybrid photo and video workflows and tuned to deliver consistent results in natural light, whether shooting stills, motion or both. Key features of the new filter are:

• 1/4 Gold Mist Diffusion: Adds a timeless warmth to highlights.
• Chroma Polarizer Control: Reduce reflections and enhance contrast
• Rotatable Polarizer: Choose the amount of reflection you want in each frame
• Threaded Sizes: 43mm to 95Cmm. Compatible with lenses from Film to Production
• Helix Maglock Version: Select this version to use with your Helix Maglock System

Designed for photographers and filmmakers who want warmth with control, the new GoldStache filter is available with thread sizes from 43 mm to 82 mm, with 86 mm and 95 mm in cinema (clamp-on) mount. A Helix Maglock version is also offered for quick attachment and removal. The 43 mm has a recommended selling price of $89.99 with the 82mm version costing $149.99. The Helix version costs $249.99. Check the PolarPro website for the price for different diameters and the clamp-on mount.