The Tiffen 86mm Coarse Thread Softnet Black 2 Filter is a softening filter meant to replicate the look of draping silk over the lens in order to soften or diffuse light. This filter works by scattering light entering the lens through a mesh pattern, resulting in an overall even, soft glow. The black distinction helps to maintain the overall contrast of the scene by reducing the overall spread of light into the shadows. This filter has a 2 density, providing a moderate amount of softening.

Tiffen filters are 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.

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Simulates the effect of placing fabric in front of the lens to soften the overall image quality.

Black distinction helps to maintain the general contrast and restore density to darker regions of the image.

Mesh pattern helps to break up the light and smooth out fine textures.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have a Sony mirrorless camera. Will my lens cap fit over this polarizer?

A: ElizabethI have a Sony RX10. The Zeiss T* 72 mm circular polarizer fits well and accepts the lens cap (and the hood).Tom

Q: 2. Does filter interfere with the use of the lens hood on the Sigma 150-600 Sport?

A: it won't interfere with the hood but it will affect the Auto focus, may hunt a little.

Q: 3. Is this suitable for checking the sun position?

A: This is a filter for reducing viewed tones to what they would be similar to as black & white renditions. Do not look into the sun with this! Don't risk your eyesight looking thru this. There are other filters and tools for that.

Q: 4. Will this 122mm filter fit on a Nikon 300mm AF F2.8 lens?

A: Unfortunately this lens does not accept front mounted filters. It uses a drop-in 52mm filter system . I have posted a link to an example below https://bhpho.to/2t6FQtT

Q: 5. Is this viewing filter the same as Wratten #90, or, does it produce the same result?

A: Yes!

Q: 6. will this 58mm zeiss filter also work with 58mm canon lenses?

A: Works perfectly well with 58mm canon lenses, and any 58mm screw-threaded type lense.

Q: 7. Is the thread size on the front of the filter the same as the rear?

A: Yes it is

Q: 8. Will this SS7746 pole work with the Electro Voice EKX15SP sub and EKX12P tops? I want to make sure that it won't wiggle or wobble. Thank you.

A: I'm not familiar with those tops. However, I do use them with speakers up to 100 pounds each, and they do not wobble.

Q: 9. Will this fit Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2T?

A: Yes it will, it's what I have on my G2

Q: 10. will this fit canon ef lenses?

A: If the canon lens is 82mm. Filters are universal.