The Tiffen 105mm Coarse Thread Softnet Black 4 Filter is a softening filter meant to replicate the look of draping silk over the lens in order to soften or diffuse light. This filter works by scattering light entering the lens through a mesh pattern, resulting in an overall even, soft glow. The black distinction helps to maintain the overall contrast of the scene by reducing the overall spread of light into the shadows. This filter has a 4 density, providing the greatest 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.

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Simulates the effect of placing fabric in front of the lens to soften the overall image quality.

Black distinction helps to maintain the general contrast and restore density to darker regions of the image.

Mesh pattern helps to break up the light and smooth out fine textures.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the length closed, and fully extended ?

A: 4-3/8 Internal zoom does not extend.

Q: 2. I have a NEX VG 10, which has been discontinued. Will this lens fully work with my camera, with the power zoom?

A: The E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens is fully compatible with the NEX-VG10, including the power zoom.

Q: 3. I want to use this lens for the A7siii. But, I would have to use APS-C mode and that is only available in 1080p. Is there a Sony full frame lens that has a power zoom?

A: As far as I know, there is no Sony FX power-zoom lens? This lens cannot not use on a7Siii to record 4K due to vignette. You need a camera which has sensor more than 12MP. Hope this helps.

Q: 4. how to stop power zoom 18-105mm sony?

A: Hi! You have to option to use the lever for power zoom or the zoom ring for manual zoom. -Anthony

Q: 5. Are the elements plastic or glasss?

A: Hello. The lens is made with glass elements.

Q: 6. Is this lens compatible with Leica CL?

A: Yes, it is compatible with the Leica CL.

Q: 7. Does it come with a top and bottom lens cap?

A: Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens BH #SO181054 comes with a front and a rear lens caps.

Q: 8. How bad is the focus breathing for video use?

A: Very minimal breathing with this lens, good choice for video.

Q: 9. compatible with nex 7?

A: The Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens is compatible with the Sony NEX 7 camera.

Q: 10. would this lens work with the sony a6500? and if it does, would the oss affect the stabilization on the camera? how would that work?

A: Yes it will work and OSS will work even better with the a6500. You should Google it and read the explanation.