Formatt 105mm 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.

Formatt, a company with three generations of professional filter-making experience produces every filter to the highest technical standards. The finest materials, together with state of-the-art production technology have resulted in a standard of optical excellence unmatched anywhere else.

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. When zooming, does the lens change in length?

A: It zooms internally, so the lens is a fixed size.

Q: 2. I got a A7 series slr, is this G lens weather sealed?

A: The Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens is not specified as weather sealed by Sony.

Q: 3. Is there a lens hood and if so is it included with the lens?

A: This lens does come with a lens hood EW-83N Lens Hood

Q: 4. The lens is fixed at F4 when zooming, but can the lens be manually set to larger or smaller F stops?

A: The aperture isn't fixed, but constant. f/4 is the largest aperture available, but you can set it to anything smaller if necessary and it won't change as you zoom. Whereas with variable aperture lenses, the largest aperture gets smaller as you zoom narrower.

Q: 5. How susceptible to sun flare is this lens in general sunny weather, not into the bright sun directly ...is the hood absolutely on all the time ?

A: I have taken dozens of pictures in Italy out over the Mediterranean shoreline, often oblique to the sun and never had a flare issue. I have yet to use the hood and do not see any issues in any pictures yet.

Q: 6. Does this lens pair well with the R8?

A: Yes, the canon rf 24-105 lens is a great choice for any professional or advanced shooter. covering 80% of most shooting scenarios.

Q: 7. I have the Sony Alpha remote control. With this being a power zoom lens, can I zoom in and zoom out using the remote control? Thanks! I'll be using it with a6300 camera.

A: With this lens on my Sony A6000, the Sony Wireless Remote (RMT-DSLR2) does not zoom the lens. The control rocker button you think would just zooms in/out when viewing an image already taken. The mobile device remote control application from Sony does allow lens zooming but only in a very slow mode.

Q: 8. Would this lens fit sony a7r II without any adapters?

A: yes. you can use the lens in super 35mm mode where the a7R II 4k mode has the best quality.

Q: 9. I have a Sony a6000 with the kit lenses 16-50 and 55-210. Is there a better lens than the 16-50? What about the 18-105, would that lens have better contrast and color?

A: I use it on a Nex7 and in my opinion it is a better lens for sharpness, contrast and color; but you have to be using software that allows for lens correction as this lens has some wicked distortion issues.

Q: 10. If I purchase this used, will I be able to purchase Canon CarePAK for this lens?

A: No, but a end-user can apply our all state coverage to the used canon 24-105mm lens. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/shared/warranty-allstate.jsp