The Tiffen 2 x 3" 2 Yellow Soft-Edge Graduated Filter helps to specifically add a warm, bright yellow coloration to skies and other bright areas of an image while allowing a portion of the image to remain neutrally colored. The filter's coloring is densest at the edge and tapers to clear by the middle, with a soft-edged transition between the density and clear areas. The 2 color density provides less yellow coloration than the 3 density, but more than the 1 density filter.

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. It measures 2 x 3" / 50.8 x 76.2mm.

Note: A vertical orientation filter's line of transition runs parallel to the short side of the filter.

2 Density Color Graduated Filter    Yellow Coloring in Select Areas    Tropic Blue Coloring in Select Areas    ColorCore Technology

Provides a bright yellow coloring to select areas of the image.

Graduated filter design keeps a portion of the image neutral, resulting in a more realistic look while allowing for the sky or other bright areas to take on the color of the density.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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.

Q: 2. 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: 3. who made this lens?

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

Q: 4. Will this lens fit my anon T3?

A: Yes, the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 will fit the Canon EOS Rebel T3.

Q: 5. Will this work with Canon 5D Mk 3?

A: The Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 is not compatible with the Canon 5D Mark III, as it is designed for APS-C sized sensor cameras. Take a look at the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for a full frame compatible all-in-one zoom: http://bhpho.to/1gJENFz

Q: 6. Is this lens compatible with Canon Rebel XT?

A: I never have used on XT

Q: 7. Is this compatible with the Nikon D3000?

A: Yes, the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 is compatible with the Nikon D3000.

Q: 8. Does tameron make a comparable lens in FX format that can be used with A Nikon d 750

A: This particular Tamron lens is for a DX not FX. Although it will work, to take full advantage of the full frame (FX) of a D750, you should use an FX lens. I use a Tamron 28-300mm which is an FX lens.

Q: 9. 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: 10. what is in the box?

A: Lens, lens hood, and instruction manual.