The Tiffen 86mm 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. This filter has a 1/4 density, providing a very subtle 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. Is this OTA compatible with this equatorial mount? I want to buy the SE8 and upgrade it with this mount to improve stability https://www.bhphotovideo.com/spanish/c/product/917599-REG/celestron_91519_advanced_vx_computerized_mount.html

A: Yes, the NexStar 8SE optical tube features a narrow dovetail bar which can be mounted on an Advanced VX mount.

Q: 2. Will FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS have working auto focus on Sony FX9?

A: sorry, yes it will work, it will work on all FE not A.

Q: 3. Can you do a 2 or 3 star align with a Starsense HC,or do you need standard HC?

A: You can do all of the standard Nexstar functions with the Starsense hand controller.

Q: 4. I don't see holes for piggybacking a DSLR. If there are holes, what adapter can be used?

A: A DSLR can be connected through the eyepiece 1.25 hole with a T mount connected to the T mount adapter for a specific camera mount., instead of the eyepiece giving the user 1X magnification. have a Canon DSLR you would use this T mount adapter: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/261256-REG/Celestron_93419_T_Mount_SLR_Camera_Adapter.html and you would connect it to the T mount tube in the eyepiece 1.25 hole: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/202135-REG/Celestron_93625_SLR_35mm_OR_Digital.html

Q: 5. Its this lenses made in Japan

A: It is not manufactured in Japan.

Q: 6. Can you not use Starsense camera, with a Starsense HC, or do you need standard HC?

A: Good morning, If the StarSense autoalign system is used, it is mandatory that the dedicated StarSense hand controller be used for the autoalignment process. However, If the StarSense camera and the autoalign system is not used, the StarSense hand controller can be used to "manually" control the telescope in place of the standard Nexstar Plus hand controller.

Q: 7. Is it by design that the manual focus ring on the 70-200GM lens remains active when the camera (and the lens) are set to Auto Focus mode?

A: Yes; in some focus modes, the lens can be auto-focused, followed by a a manual-focus override by rotating the lens focus ring.

Q: 8. I’m thinking of purchasing this, how would I mount an M50 or M6 MKII to it?

A: All you need to add is a T-mount adapter and camera-specific T-ring. The T-Ring couples your 35mm SLR camera body to the T-Adapter, radial guider, or tele-extender. This accessory is mandatory if you want to do photography through the telescope. Each camera make has its own unique mount and therefore, its own T-Ring. Celestron has 8 different models for 35mm cameras. you may also need an Canon EF-M Lens Adapter Kit for Canon EF / EF-S Lenses for your camera body.

Q: 9. I have just taken delivery of this telescope. The 'Celestron' logo on the side of the fork mount arm (above the WIFI symbol indicator) does not light up under any circumstances. (The WIFI connection symbol light and tray accessory light work fine. ) On the regular 'Evolution' models (IE not this limited edition model) this 'Celestron' logo serves as a battery indicator light and power light. It pulses when the battery is charging and it is illuminated when the mount power is switched on. The regular 'Evolution' user manual refers to this light as the 'Celestron Power Logo'. To be clear - I am not talking about the WIFI symbol light, which is working fine. So my question is - does this Limited Edition model actually have a working 'Celestron Power Logo' light? The design of the Celestron logo on the fork arm on this limited Edition model is different from the regular Evolution models and I am wondering if it is actually meant to light up on my model?? Otherwise, how am I meant to be able to see if the battery is charging, etc??? (See "Appendix C: L.E.D. Status" of the regular Evolution manual where it confirms about the Power Logo lighting up during charging, etc) So, right now, I don't know if my Celestron Power Logo light is broken or if this precise model does not have one?? Please only respond if you are SURE of the answer to this question. I don't mean to sound rude, I just want to know if I have a defective mount or not :) I dont have a smart phone to check battery status, so it's very important for me to have a working battery status light. Celestron agree with me, because they designed the regular Evolution model with this light ;) Thanks for any help you can give me in solving this mystery.

A: Your mount is not defective. The plastic in the fork arm in front of the Power Logo is opaque on the Limited 60th Anniversary NexStar Evolution 8 #12098, so the battery light is not visible. Customers will need to download the SkyPortal App to see what the battery level on the mount is and verify that the battery is charging. We apologize for the confusion and will be making an official statement regarding this for our website shortly.

Q: 10. Is the dovetail rail removable?

A: The Dovetail is not removable. My sincere apologies.