The Tiffen 82mm Soft Contrast 3 Filter is a contrast reduction filter that darkens highlights while maintaining the density of shadows within a scene. The effect of a light absorbing element within this filter is apparent in highlights without requiring a change in overall exposure. Details within bright areas are made more visible without a similar effect on dark areas. Tiffen Soft Contrast filters are available in grades numbering one through five. Each larger numbered grade corresponds to a stronger effect.

This filter is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

Contrast Reduction Filter    Darkens Highlights    Maintains Shadow Density    Increases Visible Details in Highlights    No Exposure Change Required    ColorCore Technology    82mm Front Filter Threads    Plastic Case

Darkens highlights within an image while maintaining shadow density.

Filter does not affect coloration of the image and does not require a change in exposure.

Plastic filter case for storage and transport.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This filter will fit my 67 mm lens but i also want to use this same filter for my 52 mm and 58 mm lens. Can i use step up rings from any brand?

A: Yes. Any brand will work and no need to buy expensive one.

Q: 2. I intend to use this on the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens. Has anyone seen vignetting at the extremes?

A: This would depend on if you are shooting a full frame or cropped sensor camera body. On a full frame sensor, vignetting is likely at the wider focal lengths of your lens. On a cropped sensor camera, this is less likely due to the magnification factor.

Q: 3. Will the Tiffen 58mm ND Filter fit onto my Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM LensCanon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens, or my Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM LensCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens? Will it fit onto my Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens? If not what mm size Tiffen Variable ND Filter should I purpose? Thank you

A: This filter will fit any lens with a 58mm filter thread. Look at your lens, usually near the end of the lens the filter size is marked next to a O with a slash through it. This indicates diameter. Otherwise, you can look up the specs of your lens filter diameter on your manufacturers website, or through the B&H website.

Q: 4. i dont know anything about NDs, so how does this compare to Genustech Eclipse ND Fader Filter

A: This is a variable ND which gives you 2 to 8 stops of light control. It won the Variable ND Shootout, see the review at the link below. It comes with an outstanding 10 year warranty and is Made in the USA.a href= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nECdBiu5Rrw target= _blank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nECdBiu5Rrw/a

Q: 5. Looking to put this on my voigtlander 17.5mm so I can shoot video at f/2.0 in daylight. With a 3stop ND filter I own, I have to shoot at f/8 to shoot at 1/50 shutter for video. If my math is correct, I would need at least 7 stop filter for f/2.0. When does the infamous cross pattern show up on this filter?

A: Thanks for your interest in the Tiffen VND filter. The X Bar is dependent upon three factors.... the sensor size of your camera, your focal length and your VND setting. There is no way to say when exactly it will happen. The X Bar typically happens when shooting wide angle and when using higher density settings on the VND. This will happen sooner with a full frame sensor. To eliminate the X Bar you would simply adjust your focal length (zoom in), go to a lighter density setting on the VND or a combination of both.The X Bar effect is a product of optical physics and does not indicate that anything is wrong with the VND filter. If it appears you are simply operating outside of the recommended VND parameters.

Q: 6. What is the cut off wavelength of this filter?

A: The 87 begins transmitting just past 700nm .3% and reaches 50% at 800nm and hits a maximum transmission of around 85% at 1200nm

Q: 7. My sony rx100 mark v has a 52mm filter holder, can this nd filter be used?

A: This filter will fit any camera lens with 52mm filter threads

Q: 8. Will this cause a vignette on the Sony 24-105mm at the wise end?

A: No, it should not vignette on the 24mm end.

Q: 9. since this filter use two polarizing filters to achieve blocking of the light, will this cause uneven distribution of the light, depending on the shooting angle?

A: As long as you are within the lens specifications you will not experience any uneven light distribution. I have never had a problem unless using at the dense or dark end of the limit and with a wide focal length on zoom or a wide angle lens

Q: 10. Can I Mount this Tiffen VND filter with my Rokinon DS lenses..?

A: This filter will fit any lens with a 72mm filter thread. Tiffen also makes the VND in 52, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77 and 82mm