The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" 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. The 2 density provides more softening than the 1, but less than the 3.

Tiffen filters are 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. This filter measures 4 x 5.65" / 101.6 x 143.5mm.

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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. Is the filter holder is available along with the Redrock micro Matt box,or should I buy as an accessory, which size filter is compatible with Canon cn-e 14.5 to 60mm t/2.6 lens(133 front diameter)

A: The filter holder in the Redrock micro Matt Box holds up to 4x5.65" filters. But if one is using the Canon cn-e 14.5 to 60mm t/2.6 lens with a 133mm diameter, one will need a Formatt Hitech 165mm Lucroit Filter Holder Kit: https://bhpho.to/2Lazzp8 for 165mm filters.such as the Formatt Hitech 165 x 165mm Firecrest ND 0.3 to 0.9 Filter Kit: https://bhpho.to/2KRpcHF

Q: 2. What is the diameter of this filter? Plastic or glass? I am presently using a piece of Kodak Wratten #90 gel in a 35mm slide mount, but I would like something more substantial.

A: The Tiffen viewing filters do not have front or back filter threads. So, the size of the viewer is not listed by the manufacture.

Q: 3. 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: 4. fits in Mini Matte Box Small Rig 4x4 ?

A: Yes, the system will adapt to all 4x4 filters that are up to 4 mm thick.

Q: 5. What filter holder do these work with?

A: It is advised to use these filters with a matte box, such as the Genustech GL GPVCMC Panavision Wide Clip-on Matte Box: a href= http://bhpho.to/1vtbfxb target= _blank http://bhpho.to/1vtbfxb/a

Q: 6. Has anyone had any experience using these with the RED Epic/ Dragon/ Weapon?

A: Tiffen has upgraded their glass to water white as well as making sure the ND material is a true grey and not green/brown. I have personally seen them and I am impressed. Therefore it is my opinion that not only would these filters would work well on the RED cameras in question but on any camera.

Q: 7. Is this viewing filter the same as Wratten #90, or, does it produce the same result?

A: Yes!

Q: 8. What is the difference between the grades?

A: The intensity of the gilter. The higher the number the on the filter the stronger the effect

Q: 9. Are these IR cut?

A: Yes, the SmallRig Cine Neutral Density Filter (4 x 5.65", 3-Stop) attenuates infrared light from 400nm to 1100nm.

Q: 10. how to use a black and white viewing filter?

A: I use this filter all the time. Essentially it helps you to preview light and shadows by minmizing color to a single band. It turns a scene into deep montone view. Slightly to the deep amber side while allowing contrast to be previewed.Perfect for getting an idea of how a color scene will convert to BE