The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" 1 Low Contrast Filter works to lessen contrast across the image by creating a small amount of controlled flare near highlight areas. This enables greater detail to be attained in shadow regions, while unaffecting the values of highlights, in order to produce lower apparent contrast. This filter is ideal for use during midday and other high contrast lighting situations when it is difficult to control both overexposed highlights and underexposed shadows. The 1 density provides less contrast adjustment than the 2 density, but more than the 1/2 density filter.

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 10,000th of an inch. This filter measures 4 x 5.65" / 101.6 x 143.5mm.

Low Contrast for Greater Shadow Detail    Does Not Affect Highlight Values    Ideal for Midday and Bright Conditions    ColorCore Technology

Ideal for use during midday and other high contrast lighting situations when it is difficult to control both overexposed highlights and underexposed shadows.

Lower contrast results in greater shadow detail when properly exposed.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Which ND filter should I get for this? Planning on using this lens for video.

A: I purchased the filter that came with the lens, but I am not using it. In general I have quit using ND filters and work hard at making sure my lenses are well treated.

Q: 2. On Facebook, your ad says it's a "Top Seller". How can this be when your site shows it as "New Item - Coming Soon"?

A: The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens being the staple of event shooters, this item is in very high demand and is indeed a top seller on our website. To be clear, by "Top Seller" we mean to indicate its popularity with our customers. That's to be expected with this item since it's the only 70-200mm f/2.8 available that's native to Nikon Z mount cameras. It also happens to be optically fantastic and to focus very quickly and accurately. For many Nikon Z mount professionally shooters, having one is a sine qua non for shooting weddings and other events.

Q: 3. Will Nikon come out with a “S” version of this lens?

A: Nikon S lenses have superior performance and resolution. It is unlikely that Nikon will be able to produce a wide to telephoto zoom that meets the Nikon S lens standards.

Q: 4. What is the difference between the ASPH and ASPH II?

A: As far as I have been able to tell; one is grey and the other is black. I've been using the first for awhile now and it lives on my e-m1. I grabbed an ASPH II for my brother's e-m5 this Christmas. Optically we haven't been able to find any difference, my sensor is definitely dirtier though. Personally I think the black looks better but that just might be because I like to pretend I'm a ninja.

Q: 5. Will this work well on the bmpcc4k?

A: Yes. This is a great compact choice for the BMPCC4K.

Q: 6. Does this lens have an AF/M switch between Manual and Auto Focus?

A: This lens does not have an AF/MF switch on the lens.

Q: 7. Is this one of those "extend to use" lenses that Nikon is making now or will it shoot at its most compact length?

A: Hi Richard! It is not an "extend to use" lens. It will be ready to shoot as soon as you turn the camera on.

Q: 8. Has Nikon canceled the Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S lens?

A: Hi, this is a brand-new lens that hasn't been shipped yet.

Q: 9. Does it fits in a Nauticam N85 Macro Port 45? For Nauticam GH5 housing.

A: No, the Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. Lens does not work with the Nauticam N85 Macro Port 45. That port is only for Leica DG Macro Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm F3.5-5.6 Sony E Mount 30mm f/3.5 Macro

Q: 10. How is the distortion with this lens?

A: I haven't used it that much, but I did not notice and distortion when I have used it.