The Tiffen 138mm Warm Black Diffusion/FX 2 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 2 density, providing a moderate 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. My lens squeals high pitch noise when focusing. Is anybody experiencing that issue?

A: Hi Pavel, the lens might need to be looked at by a technician. Please set up service via this link : https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US

Q: 2. Is there any variable ND filter that fits inside the lens hood?

A: Like any other mainstream 70-200mm zoom, you can put as many filters as practical on this lense's filter threads and the hood will go over the filters and attach to the lens via its dedicated baynot mount.

Q: 3. why is this lens so expensive?

A: If you remember the Azanuma zooms of the 70's, this is way betterbut so was everything else& just rent it first if you are not sure so that you don't end up complaining and explaining that you purchased it and then got charged a restocking fee when you returned it in some insipid equipment review. At the end of the day people are gonna end up with what they can afford, like, and can actually live withirrespective of any reviews.

Q: 4. Is this lens is weather seal?

A: As per Sony, this lens is weather sealed.

Q: 5. How much image quality loss is there when using the 1.4 and 2.0 tele extenders with this lens?

A: There us no loss in image quality at all. But you will lose a stop...the lens will now be an F4.

Q: 6. Is this lens 2.8 @ 200?

A: This lens has a constant max aperture of f/2.8. So, its max aperture at 200mm would be f/2.8.

Q: 7. When it will be available to buy?

A: I apologize, but this type of request cannot be taken care of through this feature of our website. Please contact our Customer Service department by entering Live Chat, emailing directly to cs@a href= http://bhphoto.com, target= _blank bhphoto.com,/a or calling us toll-free at 800.221.5743.

Q: 8. Is the zoom motorized and will it work with the zoom rocker on the Sony FS5?

A: The zoom on this lens is operated manually. The zoom rocker will not work with this lens on the FS5.

Q: 9. Would anyone use this on the FS5?. We need a zoom that is fast. any suggestions from the staff?

A: the Sony PXW-FS5 XDCAM Super 35 Camera System is equipped with the Sony E-mount lens mount, it would be fully compatible for use with the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens. While the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens is a new lens, it is supposed to be one of Sony's best telephoto zoom lenses with a fast f/2.8 constant maximum aperture, and would be a good recommendation for your needs.

Q: 10. Does this lens focus and shoot quickly? I had a Tamron 70-200 2.8 that I used an adapter for that was sooooooo slow and I ended up selling it.

A: It is very fast to focus, but better than any adapted lens.