The Tiffen 6.6 x 6.6" 2 Magenta Soft-Edge Graduated Filter helps to specifically add a pinkish, magenta coloration to skies and other bright areas of an image while allowing a portion of the image to remain neutrally colored. The filter's coloring is densest at the edge and tapers to clear by the middle, with a soft-edged transition between the density and clear areas. The 2 color density provides less magenta coloration than the 3 density, but more than the 1 density filter.

This filter is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch. It measures 6.6 x 6.6" / 167.6 x 167.6mm.

2 Density Color Graduated Filter    Magenta Coloring in Select Areas    Soft-Step Graduation    ColorCore Technology

Provides a magenta coloring to select areas of the image.

Graduated filter design keeps a portion of the image neutral, resulting in a more realistic look while allowing for the sky or other bright areas to take on the color of the density.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hello,I am looking to use this with my 18-55mm ED II Nikkor lens and I have never used a screw-on GND filter before, so will this attach easily and will it be easy to adjust the GND horizon line? I am reading some reviews that say it's difficult to locate which is top and bottom for this filter...I am looking to use it mainly for sunrise/sunset shots on the coast and in the mountains. Will this be a good choice? The price is what's attractive me the most here...Thank you for your feedback!

A: Attaching the Tiffen 52mm Graduated 0.6 ND Filter is as easy as screwing the filter onto the filter threads on the front of the lens. As the horizon line is built into the filter, it is not adjustable. You would have to frame your image to correspond with the horizon line on the filter. A graduated neutral density filter will have some effect for sunrise/sunset, especially when the sun is higher in the sky. However, when the sun is close to the horizon, a reverse graduated filter is usually recommended to better even out the brightness in the center of the frame from the sun as opposed to a standard graduated filter when the sun is higher in the sky.

Q: 2. will this filter works with a sigma art 35mm lens?

A: This filter will work on any lens with a 52mm filter thread.

Q: 3. What is the practical or functional difference between this filter and the Tiffen ND digital filter with the same specifications? Is the ND digital model worth the extra cost (It lists at $120) ?

A: The difference between the normal 72mm Graduated 0.6 ND filter and the Tiffen 72mm Graduated 0.6 ND Digital HT Filter a href= http://http://bhpho.to/1xRFwr9 target= _blank http://bhpho.to/1xRFwr9/a is in the coatings. The Digital HT filter has a high transmission coating that is optimized for digital cameras, as well as scratch resistance and a low-profile titanium filter rings for increased strength and vignetting reduction.

Q: 4. What is the best holder for the 4.x4 graduated filter. Because of its thickness what brand works?

A: Cokin Z Filter Holder works fine, plasticity. Better is Sioti, aluminum, plastic and better made. Newer filter holder slots are for the now popular 2mm glass. This filter is thick, 5mm? I own one, bought at B

Q: 5. I am not certain whether I should use a neutral density or polarizing filter for the photography I do.At present, I shoot a lot of landscape, nature, waterfalls, lakes, ponds and close up I wish to shoot photos that are well contrasted and have that jump off the page type of distinct quality. Well saturated photos, vibrant colors, no wash outs are also my hope and objective. Is this level of neutrality serve my objectives. Should the ND and polarizer be graduated?. If so, why? I own a Nikon D90, 3000 and 7000What do you suggest?

A: I would suggest getting a polarizer for the type of image you want. A circular polarizer will saturate blues and enrich color. A circular polarizer is essentially 3 stops of a ND filter as it is, but it is rotate-able. A neutral density filter is more useful in applications where you would want to blur water or shoot wide open for long exposures. Take a look at the B+W 77mm Kaesemann XS-Pro Circular Polarizer MRC Nano Filter, which is one of the highest quality circular polarizers available: http://bhpho.to/1ke87X9

Q: 6. can I mount another filter in front of that?

A: Yes, the Tiffen 77mm Glimmerglass 1/4 Filter has 77mm front filter threads.

Q: 7. What is the thickness of the filter?(I'm concerned to get vignetting in wide angle lenses)Does it rotate too?Thank you very much!

A: I am not completely sure of its thickness but it seems to be in the .5mm to 1.0 mm range. Very lightIt does not rotate.I use it with my Sigma 10-20mm lens and unless I use it with another filter it does not produce any vignetting. I have used it together with a polarizing filter and it produces some vignetting at 10mm but it disappears at 15mm.O hope this helps.

Q: 8. I am looking into buying this filter for shooting sunrises and sets where the mountains and forests are very shade compared to the sky. Should I go for something darker or lighter?

A: There is no definitive answer to your question based upon the information provided. Your question depends on the difference in correct exposure value between the mountains/forest and the sky. Each .3 of ND is equal to one stop of light loss. If the difference in exposure values is two stops, go with a graduated ND .6, if it is three stops then use a .9, etc. For best results, keep a few of these filters in your camera bag with varying ND densities.

Q: 9. Is there a 1/4 strength version that you are not listing?I am looking for the lowest strength in 77mm glimmer glass. Does the rating go from 1 upwards?thanks

A: The rating system for the Tiffen Glimmerglass filters will range from 1-5. 1 will be the lowest strength level.

Q: 10. Is this a hard edge or a soft edge?

A: soft edge