The Tiffen 4 x 5" 1/2 Low Contrast Filter works to lessen contrast across the image by creating a small amount of controlled flare near highlight areas. This enables greater detail to be attained in shadow regions, while unaffecting the values of highlights, in order to produce lower apparent contrast. This filter is ideal for use during midday and other high contrast lighting situations when it is difficult to control both overexposed highlights and underexposed shadows. The 1/2 density provides less contrast adjustment than the 1 density, but more than the 1/4 density filter.

Tiffen filters are 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 10,000th of an inch. This filter measures 4 x 5" / 101.6 x 127mm.

Low Contrast for Greater Shadow Detail    Does Not Affect Highlight Values    Ideal for Midday and Bright Conditions    ColorCore Technology

Ideal for use during midday and other high contrast lighting situations when it is difficult to control both overexposed highlights and underexposed shadows.

Lower contrast results in greater shadow detail when properly exposed.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this lens auto focus with Nikon D3300?

A: The Tamron 16-300mm lens for Nikon will be fully compatible with the D3300, including autofocus.

Q: 2. Will this work well with the Nikon d500? Is it full frame?

A: Yes, this lens is designed for use with DX sized sensor cameras like the Nikon D500.

Q: 3. Will it work with Canon 600D?

A: Yes, this lens is fully compatible with the Canon EOS 600D camera.

Q: 4. Does this lens retain all of it's functions on the original G9?

A: Yes, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens retains all of its functions on the Panasonic Lumix G9 Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 5. HI, will this work with a 6D?

A: No, this lens is not compatible with full-frame DSLRs. It is only compatible with DSLRs with the APS-C sized sensors.

Q: 6. Will this lens attached to a canon 70D shoot video? I have a 18-270 lens and I always get the lens not attached error when I try and use it to do video.

A: Yes it is fully compatible with the Canon 70D.

Q: 7. Do you accept tread in? I heave a Tamron 18-270mm lense and I won to trade for Tamron 16-300mm

A: B&H does have a trade-in program. You would need to contact our Used Department directly for this. UsedPhoto@bhphotovideo.com

Q: 8. 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: 9. Does the lock switch only work when set on mm18... cause I know the 18-270 tamron only had the lock switch work while on the 18mm mark.

A: yes, it only locks at 18mm setting.

Q: 10. How do the Tamron 16-300 mm and 18-400 mm lenses compare for sharpness, CA, etc?

A: The 18-400mm has the greater reach however it has CA. The 16-300mm has less reach but less CA plus macro and is much wider with 16mm. I would consider the 16-300mm myself.