The Tiffen 5 x 5" Soft/FX 2 Filter can be applied to purposely reduce the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles in portraits or to apply a general soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness. An array of small lenses distributed within the surface of this filter smooths fine lines and textures, which can be useful for creating a more flattering result of a subject.

This filter has a grade of 2. Grades of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 3, 4, and 5 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase. When higher grade numbers are applied, a halation effect around highlights can be created to further enhance a subject's appearance or produce a desired effect.

This filter is constructed from optical glass for clarity as well as color fidelity and is compatible with filter holders that can accommodate 4mm-thick, 5 x 5" rectangular filters. It is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between two pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch.

Soft-Focus Effect    Reduces Subject Blemishes and Wrinkles    Maintains Overall Sharpness    4mm-Thick Optical Glass Construction    ColorCore Technology    Padded Pouch

• General soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness
• Reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles
• Provides a smoother appearance of fine lines and textures
• Constructed from optical glass for clarity and color fidelity
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What size is this in terms of lens diameter?

A: This filter is 4.5 inches

Q: 2. What is the diameter?

A: The Tiffen Filter Wheel 1 Smoque 2 Filter (BH #TIS2FW1Q) has a 28mm diameter.

Q: 3. can i use this filter with my 24mm sony gm lens(67mm) and nd filter without vignette?

A: It is not a thin or slim filter so it would most likely vignette the image on a 24mm lens. I would recommend using a 67 to 77 step up ring and the 77mm version of the filter. Please take a look at the following links: https://bhpho.to/3aChEVP and https://bhpho.to/3azJ0vP

Q: 4. Does it have male/female threads? Whats the size of the threads? Whats the size of the outer barrel? can i clamp a 114mm clamp on matte box on it?

A: According to Tiffen, they state that the 4.5” filters are not threaded and has no internal/external threads, as they are a drop-in style filter made for adapters. As such, the listed 4.5" size reflects the total size of the filter (the outer diameter) which would fit into a 4.5” holder.

Q: 5. May I know how long the filter will arrive?

A: The filter takes 2-4 weeks to arrive.

Q: 6. Does it have male/female screw threads? Whats the size of the threads? Whats the size of the barrel? Can a 114mm Clamp on matte box fit on this?

A: According to Tiffen, they state that the 4.5” filters are not threaded and has no internal/external threads, as they are a drop-in style filter made for adapters. As such, the listed 4.5" size reflects the total size of the filter (the outer diameter) which would fit into a 4.5” holder.

Q: 7. Please help to verify that filter's frame label indicate as new soft 1 or soft 1 ? thanks.

A: The Nikon 77 Soft Focus Filter is labeled as New Soft . There is no numerical designation.

Q: 8. Is there a Canon EF-RF adapter drop-in filter version?

A: There is no version of the Tiffen 82mm Smoque 1 Filter for the Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R.

Q: 9. Is there a inner filter thread? So that you can attach more filters on top of this one?

A: Yes. The Tiffen 77mm Clear Uncoated Filter has 77mm front threads for stacking additional filters.

Q: 10. is this basically just a black mist/pro mist filter?

A: This Soft White Filter is similar to pro mist filters in that it diffuses and softens highlights, yes.