The Tiffen 138mm Warm Black Diffusion/FX 5 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. In addition to the diffusion provided, a warming effect is also integrated into the filter helping to further balance skin tones. This filter has a 5 density, providing a very noticeable amount of softening.

Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

Diffusion Filter Creates Glow Effect    Softens Skin and Blemishes    Warming Effect Incorporated    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.

Additional warmth provided adds more of a glowing effect and helps to further balance skin tones.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it have a metal mounting ring?

A: The camera mount is metal.

Q: 2. How equal is or not is the Sony 16 to 35mm F4 versus the Sony 16 to 35mm F2.8 (such as wide open versus stepped down comparison on each)? thank you

A: I've not compared the two. I'm very satisfied with the F2.8

Q: 3. Does it have a linear motor?

A: Yes, the FUJIFILM XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens features a linear motor.

Q: 4. Why does it come with a sack - as opposed to a real case - like most other $2500 lenses?

A: Unfortunately, Nikon packaged the lens with a sort of sack type case instead of a nice padded zippered case. Hopefully they will reconsider and package it with a nicer case.

Q: 5. How's this lens on the Sony FS7 ? Works well for video and no compatibility issues?

A: The Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens is fully compatible with the Sony FS7.

Q: 6. What is the country of origin of this lens?

A: The FUJIFILM XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens is manufactured in the PHILIPPINES.

Q: 7. Is the lens with the filter kit EXACTLY the same as the one without, in every respect?

A: Yes, the lens in the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens with UV Filter Kit is the same lens whether you get the kit or not.

Q: 8. Is this focus by wire?

A: Yes, it is focus by wire.

Q: 9. If the camera has "Image Stabilization" - is there a need in "vibration reduction" in the lens?

A: Yes, even though your camera body has stabilization, the lens stabilization will make shooting more stable and enable you to shoot at even lower shutter speeds.

Q: 10. Can lens VR and IBIS work together or I have to turn off IBIS?

A: If you are using the Nikon Z7, Z7 II, Z6, Z6 II, or Z5 Mirrorless Digital Cameras, you may use both in-camera sensor-shift image stabilization simultaneously with the Vibration Reduction stabilization inside the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens with UV Filter Kit; both IBIS and VR would work together.