Formatt 86mm Low Contrast 1 Filters are for use when the sun is too bright and the shadows too dark and it is difficult to get good detail in both at the same time. Formatt Low Contrast Filters reduce contrast by allowing more shadow detail.

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Use in Video for Film Look    Reduces Contrast    Increases Shadow Detail    High-Quality Schott Glass

Brings back detail into deepest black

Creates muted pastel colors

Ideal when used in combination with other filters; for example, when used with a 0.3 Neutral Density (one-stop), you can maintain your depth of field for sharpness of image while reducing excessive highlight brightness and subtly lightening shadows

Each filter is manufactured from quality Schott-Desag B270 Crown Optical Glass

Absolute consistency in color and density to Kodak Wratten standards

Precision grinding and polishing result in unbeatable optical flatness allowing use on even ultra-long focal length lenses

Filter edges are protected with a unique frame for maximum protection and easy handling

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The new Sony lens SEL70200GM ships with a petal-shaped lens hood ALC-SH145. What is the diameter of this lens hood at its widest point? (This should assist me to prepare room for the lens in the face of the long delay in availability.)

A: 4 1/2 at the widest point.

Q: 2. The description says the lens is quiet, but is the focusing quiet enough to use a hot shoe-mounted mic when shooting video? How's it compare to the AF-S in focusing noise?

A: The lens is very quiet and a hotshoe mic will not pick up any lens noise.

Q: 3. 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: 4. How is the weight on the camera body, is a tripod mounted needed on the lens?

A: The lens weighs as much or more than the body. Most of my shots are hand held. My arms are firm against my rib cage and I exhale slowly while I take the shot. There is a slight recoil but the stabilizer works well. I would like the images to be sharper and more crisp. The polarizer seems to make the colors brighter and a little crisper.I have a Sony G 90mm with macro. It does to work for me and I am planning to sell it back to B&H. The 24 to 240 works well for me and travels with me everywhere. I use a tripod for some nature shots or low light situations. In Cathedrals, I use HDR to shot interior shots and rarely use a tripod (not allowed in most places with lots of people).Have fun and enjoy Japan. (Returning from 6 weeks in the UK, Netherlands, Norway, Iceland and Ireland.Anthony

Q: 5. can i use it for sony a7 3 ?

A: You can use it on the A73 but it is made for smaller apsc sensors, so it will crop the sensor, less than half of the available megapixels will be used and the angle of view will increase by 1.5x.

Q: 6. I have a Z6 with a 14/30 F4 lens. Will the 24/70 F2, enable me to get better astrophotography shots, particularly the Milky Way?

A: Also ceck out - https://petapixel.com/2019/03/11/a-guide-to-shooting-the-milky-way/

Q: 7. can it do manual zoom?

A: Yes, you can manually zoom with this lens. I would note that when on servo the zoom is very slow but overall a universal lens.

Q: 8. What is the actual, as opposed to the advertised, focal length of this lens?

A: Hello. The actual focal length of the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM lens is 70-200mm if you mount it to a Full Frame E-mount camera body. If you mount it to an APS-C E-mount camera body, the equivalent focal length will be 105-300mm. -Nick

Q: 9. With the lens being so heavy, do you need to handle it from the tripod collar or will the E-Mount handle the weight?

A: like most 70-200/2.8 lenses on any system, I wouldn't recommend using it just on the camera mount. I have found that the e-mount on the a7rii is strong enough to hold it but there is a fair amount of torque and anything in the wrong direction or too quick could put it past it's tolerance. That expensive of gear should be treated with respect I think. I'm just not one to risk it when the collar isn't unwieldy in the first place

Q: 10. How does this lens' manual focus compare to that of a mechanical focus lens?

A: It is similar and does allow for very precise focusing, but does not have hard stops like a mechanical focus lens.