The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Warm Black Diffusion/FX 1 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. The 1 density provides more softening than the 1/2, but less than the 2.

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 4 x 5.65" / 101.6 x 143.5mm.

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. Can I use it on Sony A7R?

A: Yes it works very good

Q: 2. Would this work on an a6300? And is it ideal for astrophotography?

A: This will work on the a6300 and will bring everything possible out of that APS-C sensor. It is of exceptional quality so the big bug-a-boo of astrophotography, coma, should not be an issue. The f/1.4 will give you the light you need without undue loss of sharpness. I would caution that on the a6300 APS-C a 35mm creates approximately a 40° field of view coverage which is some what narrow for astrophotography. If you have a 18mm and need something tighter than this will be a terrific choice.

Q: 3. Can this lens be use with the Nikon Z7?

A: Yes, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens, will work perfectly on the Nikon Z7.

Q: 4. What are your thoughts between the Sony Distagon T* FE 35MM f/1.4 [SEL35F14Z] versus Sony - 35mm f/1.8 FE [SEL35F18F]. Money is not an issue but I still can't decide?

A: There is only 2/3 of a stop difference in the maximum apertures of these lenses and they would both be very sharp. One might choose the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens if they are shooting more video being that the lens offers a de-clicked aperture ring, while someone looking to spend less but needs the low light performance might choose the FE 35mm f/1.8 instead.

Q: 5. How hard is it to balance on a Ronin S?

A: Ronin S will stabilize a camera with this lens without any problems

Q: 6. This lens is NOT a "S" lens. Does that mean its not the same quailty as the other "S" lens?

A: Nikkor S lenses are designed to be the best possible lenses. Superzoom do not have the same optical quality as a Pro zoom or a prime lens.

Q: 7. HOW GOOD FOR WILD BIRDS PHOTOS ?

A: The NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens will work well for photographing birds, although the f/6.3 maximum aperture at 200mm might be a bit limiting in low light.

Q: 8. Will the RRS foot LCF-11 fit the tripod collar?

A: No, the Really Right Stuff LCF-11 will not fit the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens. For this lens use the LCF-21 Really Right Stuff Foot for NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR-S Lens, BH #RELCF21 (https://bhpho.to/3JmIQGs).

Q: 9. How much does it block the ovf of an x pro 3? Would love to use this as a walk-around setup

A: You would need to use the EVF on the XPro 3 with the FUJIFILM XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens.

Q: 10. Is 50 cm the real minimum distance ? Thanks from ... Paris, France

A: Yes at 70mm zoom position the minimum focus distance is 50 cm.