The Tiffen 62mm Low Contrast 3 Filter can be applied to purposely reduce contrast while photographing an image or while recording video. By redistributing illumination from brighter to darker areas within a scene, this filter is useful in helping to balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows. Detail is increased within shadow regions while a halation effect around highlights is created which can further enhance a scene's appearance or produce a desired effect.

This filter has a grade of 3. Grades of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, and 5 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase.

This filter is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch.

Useful for Reducing Contrast    Helps Balance Highlights and Shadows    Increases Illumination in Shadows    Increases Detail in Shadows    Halation Effect for Highlights    ColorCore Technology    62mm Front Filter Threads    Plastic Case

• Reduces contrast for photography or while recording video
• Redistributes illumination from highlights to shadows within a scene
• Helps balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows
• Increases shadow detail while creating halation effect around highlights
• 62mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Plastic case included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this camera have metal or plastic treads?

A: I would say that it looks more like rubber to me. The lens is heavy, if you are looking for a versatile lens I recommend it

Q: 2. Is this lens compatible with Canon Rebel XT?

A: I never have used on XT

Q: 3. Is this an FX lens?

A: No this is a dx lens so if you do have a dx camera I highly recomend this lense. It's a great value and high quality

Q: 4. who made this lens?

A: This lens was manufactured by Tamron, but is compatible with Canon APS-C crop sensor bodies.

Q: 5. Would this be a good replacement for a canon 18-200 on a 7D? Is image quality worst/similar/better? same thing for AF?

A: I liked the Tamron, but it was not sharp enough at the long end. I went back to the 18-200 on my 7Dmii and ultimately bought the Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM that turned out to be better at 300mm. I wish Canon would offer an 18-300mm, don't you? I rented the new 100-400mm and it was by far the best, really really good, but sadly, too heavy for me. I hope this helps.

Q: 6. Will this work on an old canon D60. Not the newer 60D. It is a small sensor camera but made long before the specific mounts for small sensored cameras. I assume it won't work but figured I'd ask.

A: Sorry Buddy, I don't have a clue about the D60 electronics.

Q: 7. Is it made in Japan?

A: According to the information we have, our current inventory's Country of Origin is China. Please be aware this can change over the product's production life without notice.

Q: 8. does this lens have lens creep?

A: I've been using this lens for over a year and have never had an issue with lens creep. This is a great all in one lens that I highly recommend!

Q: 9. Can this lens be used for video with a Canon C100? I'm concerned about two things: 1) Will the lack of image stabilization make hand-held work impossible due to shake? And 2) Another commenter mentioned a very thin focus ring making quick manual focusing a challenge. Thoughts?

A: The lens does have stabilization. While I am unfamiliar with the Canon C100, it works exceedingly well on The Canon 70D, 7D, and 7D Mark II. All of the knurled front of the lens is the focus ring. With the each of the Canon cameras mentioned, extremely fast focus is attained and maintained. With the touch screen on 70D it is possible during a basketball game to touch the screen, have it focus on one person and stay focused while moving.

Q: 10. I currently have a Canon EF-S 18-135mm (f/3.5-5.6) IS STM lens and a Canon EF 70-300mm IS USM lens that I use on my 70D. Q1) Is this Tamron 16-300mm lens as sharp as my 18-135mm lens? If not, where would the difference be most noticeable?Q2) Since the Tamron 16-300mm is designed for APS-C cameras and my EF 70-300 is designed for full-frame cameras, will I get clearer images from the Tamron throughout the 70-300mm range? If not, where would the difference be most noticeable?

A: I have the same camera and lenses you have and I did buy the Tamron 16-300mm too - more for the convenience of traveling with one lens. While I am not super knowledgable (still learning!!), what I did notice is that when I took pictures with my Canon 70-300mm at the 300mm range, then took the exact picture in the exact spot with the Tamron lens, the picture taken with the Tamron lens is NOT as close. There is definitely a difference. As far as clarity, I do not see a differnce, but again, I'm not super knowledgable in being able to pick out the differences. I've had a Tamron lens in the past with a different camera and was very satisfied with the quality as well as the customer service and support when I encountered an issue. I'm keeping all three lenses - absolutely love the convenience of the 16-300mm range on the Tamron when wanting to travel light, but I still fall back to my Canon 18-135mm when taking pictures of the grandkids, and will continue to fall back to my Canon 70-300mm when I know I'm doing longer range shots only.