The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Warm Soft/FX 2 Filter diffuses strong light entering the lens and produces a glowing effect. While the resulting image appears softer and ethereal, there is little loss of clarity or detail. This filter works by diffusing the light entering the lens with small aberrations; by spreading the light more evenly, a soft glow is created rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter. The 2 density provides more softening than the 1, but less than the 3.

This filter also combines the diffusion effect with an 812 warming filter for providing a general warmth to the image and for improving skin tones. This warming effect also helps to reduce blue sensitivity and for cutting through overly cool tones within the scene.

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.

Diffusion Filter Creates Glow Effect    Warming Filter Combination    Softens Skin and Blemishes    Slight Reduction in Contrast    ColorCore Technology

Diffuser filter provides an ethereal quality to photographs, resulting in a dream-like atmosphere.

Soft image quality does not detract from the overall detail of the image.

Light entering the lens is diffused by small aberrations, creating a soft glow rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter.

Warming filter helps to reduce bluish casts and provide more balanced skin tones.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. are the dimensions really 11.0 x 10.0 x 3.0" as stated in the specs? seems awfully large!!!

A: Hi, You are right: 4.9 x 5.1 x 1.7" are the correct dimensions for this case.

Q: 2. What does enhanced range mean?

A: According to Cavision, the filter has an "enhanced range design to maintain image sharpness when used with lenses that feature a focal length of up to 300mm".

Q: 3. Are there 7 velcro stubs above each filter slot. Where can I find veclro/patches/labels with nd strengths to attach

A: The NiSi Cinema Filter Pouch for Seven 4 x 4" or 4 x 5.65" Filters' Velcro straps are intended to help secure the filters inside of each pocket of the pouch, and to my knowledge, there are no patches or labels in production that could be used to mount to the Velcro straps. You will likely have to come up with a custom solution if you are wanting Velcro labels to mount to the pouch's Velcro straps.

Q: 4. Are those filters needed or helpful when using Davinci resolve color grading?

A: Effects filters will change the look of the video or stills that you capture before color grading. They would not necessarily help or hurt the color grading process, when using Davinci Resolve.

Q: 5. In the digital age is there anything a warm polarizer can do compared to a regular polarizer and warming the image when editing?

A: No not really, you can achieve similar results in post, but it is almost always better to expose the image as intended in the camera compared to in post. It gives a more authentic/natural and cleaner look.

Q: 6. What are the dimensions of this case when holding 5 filters?

A: Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not list the thickness of the case when holding filters. Also, the thickness would differ due to the filter pouch's expanding accordion-style design, and would depend on if you are using 2mm thick filters or 4mm thick filters (as 4mm thick filters in the same holder would take up more room than 2mm thick filters), or if you are using a combination of 2mm and 4mm thick filters.

Q: 7. The product description says it accepts multiple 4x5.65" filters with 4mm thickness, so you can stack filters in one tray?

A: Yes, The SmallRig Filter Tray for Mini Matte Box (4 x 5.65") supports multiple filters at the same time.

Q: 8. Looking for some install info on filter. Is it self adhesive? Thank you!

A: The LEE Filters 809 Zircon Warm Amber 8 Filter (24 x 24" Sheet) is not self-adhesive, but it can be attached using gaffer's tape, wooden clothes pins or a specific gel frame for your light where applicable.

Q: 9. What are the exterior dimensions of this case?

A: This case is 7.5x5x3 inches.

Q: 10. Does this have front threads for filter stacking?

A: Yes, the Hoya 82mm Moose Peterson warm circular polarizer has front filter threads for stacking additional filters. Please be aware that due to the thickness of this filter, stacking more filters could potentially lead to vignetting issues with certain lenses (usually wider-angle lenses).