The Tiffen 55mm Graduated Blue Glass Filter can make a run-of-the-mill sunrise or sunset into a memorable image. This unique filter adds spectacular color to one half the photo while leaving the other half untouched.

If you like shooting landscapes in the morning or at dusk, make them into breathtaking studies. Not only will  it add color but it does so with a subtle and extremely gradual transition between the two halves of the filter.

Soft/hard indicates the degree of transition. Horizontal/Vertical indicates the direction of the graduation.

ColorCore Glass

Add color selectively while leaving the rest of the scene unaffected

Half color, half clear with a graduated density transition for smooth blending into the scene

Available in a rainbow array of colors and Neutral Density filters

Used in combination, with one affecting the upper half of the image, the other affecting the lower half

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this lens allow in-body stabilization to operate, or must that feature be turned off?

A: Yes, this lens will work with in-body stabilization. So long as the camera body has in-body stabilization, and it is turned on.

Q: 2. Will this lens work with a Nikon D810?

A: Yes - it works just fine on a D810. The camera does not control the focus or f-stop. Both focus and f-stop are dialed in manually on the lens.

Q: 3. Does this lens come with a lens hood?

A: Yes. The Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V Lens comes with the lens hood.

Q: 4. Will it fit on a Nikkormat FTn?

A: Yes, the Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 Lens would be compatible for use with the Nikkormat FTn 35mm SLR Manual Film Camera.

Q: 5. Could I use this on a D500?

A: Sure, unless Nikon got tricky and ditched the F-Mount while we weren't looking.

Q: 6. What is the meaning of "V" ?

A: The “V” in the Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V Lens, and others of that line are styled a bit like the V-mount lenses from the film era but are very much high-performing X system lenses with improved AF, more compact and lightweight profiles, and new control rings. The handling of the lenses has been upgraded, too, and the leaf shutter design has been retained, with all lenses supporting shutter speeds up to 1/2000-second with flash sync at all speeds.

Q: 7. Will this fit a Nikon d3300 standard 18-55mm? Seeking super easy collapsible lens hood for kit lens for traveling.

A: No it won't fit. The Nikon 18-55mm lens has a 52mm threaded filter mount and this lens hood is 55mm so you would need a collapsible hood that was 52mm and not 55mm. Hope that helps.

Q: 8. What is the serial number of this lens, please?

A: All lenses have an individual serial number unique to each lens.

Q: 9. I have a Nikon F3 - is this lens compatible?

A: Yes, it works F_ professional series

Q: 10. Is this a grey market lens that Nikon would refuse to register? Thanks for clarification RolfB

A: While we do list and sell gray market Nikon products occasionally, this particular page is for a Nikon USA Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro. All our gray market products will display a gray market tag by the SKU code and advertise a B&H warranty instead of a Nikon one.