The Tiffen 3 x 4" Black Diffusion/FX 3 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 3 density provides more softening than the 2, but less than the 4.

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 3 x 4" / 76.2 x 101.6mm.

Diffusion Filter Creates Glow Effect    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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this lens work with one of the Nikon Z teleconverters?

A: No, it is only compatible with the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.

Q: 2. Is this lens parfocal?

A: No, the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens is not a parfocal lens.

Q: 3. Can this lens be use with the Nikon Z50?

A: Yes Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens is compatible with the Nikon Z50.

Q: 4. I own both the Sony A7s ii and a Canon 7D. Can I use this lens on both? Thanks!

A: No, it will only mount on the sony A7 cameras.

Q: 5. B&H description reads: "pairs with both ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings" whereas at Nikon's web site it says it only has ARNEO (Anti Reflection coating) but not Nano coating (internal Antireflection coatings for inner optical elements). So Arneo plus Nano or just Arneo coating?

A: The lens has Anti Reflection and Nano coatings.

Q: 6. Im using this lens on my inspire 2 (x5s) with balancing rings , my question is , if I was to add a filter to the lens do I install it on both balancing rings or remove one and add a filter in its place , last question what filter would you guys recommend thread size 37 mm , i got 3 so far but most of them are fat but weight same a regular filter . What would u guys do or recommend thx

A: I have that lens on an Inspire 1, which was an upgrade from a Phantom 4+, which was an upgrade from a 3DR Solo. The only filters I have used on any of the flying platforms have been ND, and then only to lower the capture speed. Frankly, I think you can live without it. You can get a kitchen scale and compare the weight of the filter and the balance rings. Close is good enough IMHO for balance.

Q: 7. Will this work on my lumix s5iix

A: The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S. Lens (Black) is not compatible on the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Mirrorless Camera. The camera is full frame and uses L mount lenses.

Q: 8. is this a power zoom lens?

A: Yes

Q: 9. Power O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization works with BMPCC OG HD camera ?

A: The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S. Lens (Black) O.S.I Image stabilization works on all Black Magic cameras.

Q: 10. I want to buy this lens to use it exclusively for video on a z6. How good is the autofocus of this lens in video mode?

A: The Nikon Z-mount lenses work brilliantly in photo and video mode on the Z-series cameras. The autofocus performance in this case will mostly depend on the capabilities on the camera in question, with the Mk II versions of the Z6/7 performing better than the original generation of Nikon mirrorless cameras.