The Tiffen 105mm Coarse Thread Low Contrast 4 Filter can be applied to purposely reduce contrast while photographing an image or while recording video. By redistributing illumination from brighter to darker areas within a scene, this filter is useful in helping to balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows. Detail is increased within shadow regions while a halation effect around highlights is created which can further enhance a scene's appearance or produce a desired effect.

This filter has a grade of 4. Grades of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 3, and 5 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase.

This filter is 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.

Useful for Reducing Contrast    Helps Balance Highlights and Shadows    Increases Illumination in Shadows    Increases Detail in Shadows    Halation Effect for Highlights    ColorCore Technology    105mm Front Filter Threads    Coarse Front and Rear Threads    Padded Pouch

• Reduces contrast for photography or while recording video
• Redistributes illumination from highlights to shadows within a scene
• Helps balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows
• Increases shadow detail while creating halation effect around highlights
• 105mm front filter threads for coarse rear threads allow for use with other filters
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this lens have autofocus and if so can you turn it off?

A: Yes, and yes! :)

Q: 2. does this lens come with a hood?

A: The Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens includes a lens hood.

Q: 3. Does it work with Sigma FP? Specifically, does the OIS work with Sigma FP?

A: The Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens will work perfectly with Sigma FP as it uses a Leica L mount.

Q: 4. Which E-mount adapter goes with this lens?

A: The Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens has a Sony E-mount. You do not need an adapter. This lens has a small image circle and cannot be used on full frame cameras.

Q: 5. I need a macro lens to photograph 90 degrees downward, will the zoom slip on this lens?

A: The panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens wont creep if you get it brand new, however as the lens gets older it will eventualy slip out when placed on a 90 degress downward angle do to gravity and the weight of the optics. Please keep in mind that this is a normal behavior under the circunstance and that there are accesories to support with lens creep.

Q: 6. Do OIS and SL2 body stabilization work together?

A: Unfortunately no, you can only use one stabilization system or the other.

Q: 7. How many stops of stabilization does this have when used with a body that doesn't have IBIS, e.g. the Blackmagic Cinema 6K?

A: Panasonic does not list the amount of stops the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens supports for stabilization.

Q: 8. Is the original firmware of Leica CL compatible with this lens? Its taking me long time between shot and shot...

A: Yes it is compatible with the Leica CL.

Q: 9. Is this lens weather sealed ?

A: The Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens is weather sealed.

Q: 10. Does this lens extend when zoomed or is it an internal zoom lens?

A: Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens protrude outside the lens barrel between 118mm to 160mm.