The Tiffen 3 x 4" 5 Magenta Hard-Edge Graduated Filter helps to specifically add a pinkish, magenta 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 hard-edged transition between the density and clear areas. The 5 color density provides more magenta coloration than the 4 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 3 x 4" / 76.2 x 101.6mm.

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

5 Density Color Graduated Filter    Magenta Coloring in Select Areas    Hard-Step Graduation    ColorCore Technology

Provides a magenta 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. Is this compatible with cannon 80d and do you think it is better than 18-400

A: Yes, both the 18-400 and 16-300 are compatible. Both are quite similar, but the 18-400 is slightly larger and heavier due to its slightly longer range/optical design and vibration compensation (VC) mechanisms.

Q: 2. I already have and am happy with the Tamron 18-270mm. Why upgrade?

A: If I had the Tamron 18-270 Nikon already, I wouldn't upgrade. There isn't that much difference in the two.

Q: 3. Will this work on the Nikon D80?

A: Yes, this lens is fully functional with the Nikon D80.

Q: 4. Does the lens suffer from zoom lens creep where the lens extends by itself when pointed down? Thank you.

A: The Tamron 16-300 f/3.5-6.3 will not creep when pointed downward.

Q: 5. 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.

Q: 6. Are lens profiles available in Photoshop or Lightroom?

A: Per the Adobe Lens Profile Support List, the lens was added in Lightroom 5.5 and Camera Raw 8.5

Q: 7. can i use it for nikon d90?

A: Yes, the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 is compatible with the Nikon D90.

Q: 8. I just purchased the Canon T6i and have an older Tamron 18-270 that I purchased about 7 years ago. It's been a great lens I used on my Canon T1i. Is there more improvement in this Tamron 18-300 that I would notice on my new camera?

A: I too had the Tamron 18-270mm on an older camera and now have the Tamron 16-300mm on my Canon 70D. In my opinion, moving up to a newer/better camera is the biggest plus - my 70D is far superior to the T3i I had prior. As for the lenses - there is a little more range (definitely a plus!) and I think the 16-300mm is a little quieter and focuses a little quicker. I've been very happy with the upgrade and chose another Tamron because they stand behind their product and actually honor the warranty - without attitudes!

Q: 9. Will this sense work with the Canon EOS Rebel XT?

A: Yes, I use it on our Rebel T2i. And it works like a dream.

Q: 10. i need to replace my seagate st2000vx003 but your unit is a st2000vx008 . would that work for me ??

A: If you are using the drive as part of a RAID, it would be best to use a drive that's identical.