The Tiffen 5 x 5" Warm Black Diffusion/FX 1/4 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 1/4 density provides less softening than the 1/2.

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 5 x 5" / 127 x 127mm.

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. 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: 2. 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: 3. Can I use this with the Zfc?

A: Yes, the Nikon 24-200lens is designed and made for Z-bodies and will work with a Nikon ZFC.

Q: 4. 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: 5. 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: 6. Will the lens hood fit if I use a 67 to 77 mm step up converter?

A: Unfortunately it won't the converter would get in the way of the lens hood.

Q: 7. 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: 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 will the VR function with the in body stabilization of the the Z6 and Z7 bodies? With both function together?!

A: yes, and yes, both will work together

Q: 10. 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.