The Tiffen 86mm Coarse Thread Fog 3 Filter simulates the effects of natural fog or mist by creating a soft glow around highlights and lowering the overall contrast of the scene. There can also be a softening effect due to how the light interacts with the subject matter. The 3 density provides a noticeable amount of fog effect and requires no exposure compensation.

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.

Provides a Fog-Like Effect to Image    Soft Glow and Lowered Contrast    ColorCore Technology

Provides a fog-like effect with glowing highlights and lowered overall contrast.

3 density gives a noticeable fog effect.

Does not require exposure compensation to make up for filter effect.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. will it work on a canon 6D?

A: No, sorry. This lens was made specifically for a crop camera. The Canon 6D is a full frame camera.

Q: 2. 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: 3. IS this lens compatable with the Canon 6D Camera?

A: This lens was not intended for it. The Tamron 16-300mm lens is exclusively designed for APS-C sensor typ cameras, while the Canon 6D is a full frame camera. Besides the optical shortcomings, functional problems may occur. I have used that lens with a Canon 70D, which has an APS-C sensor and experienced unrelaible exposure and occasional freeze-up of the camera. Inquiries at Canon were not very helpful. The lens worked absolutely flawless with an older Canon ti4 for which I actually bought the lens anyway as my light travel outfit.As to the lens itself, one has to remember the enormous zoom range when making any judgement or comparison to other lenses in regard to sharpness, distortion and other qualities. For the convenience of such zoom range, the optical performance of this lens is surprising. After recalibration at the factory, my lens shows decent sharpness at minimum distortions. Only the C/A is annoyingly strong and always requires editing. But at least I have my action shot with this lens range, which I would have otherwise lost while having to change lenses.

Q: 4. will this lens fit the d800?

A: Yes, but since it is a crop lens you will lose more than half your resolution using this lens. You would be better off using a full frame lens to take advantage of all the benefits of your full frame camera.

Q: 5. Will this lens work on my Nikon D800? Although the lens is configured for APS-C sensors, and not for full frame sensors, I note from some reader comments that the lens has been used successfully on the D800.

A: You can use this lens on a full frame camera like the D800, however, you will be able to see the crop factor within your frame and there will be vignette. There is an aps-c mode that you can also use on the D800 to avoid vignette.

Q: 6. 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: 7. 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: 8. will this fit my canon 600 d ?

A: Yes. The 600D (Rebel T3i) is compatible with all Canon mount lenses.

Q: 9. 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: 10. Keep the 70 to 300 Is stm when you convert into a 35 mm format You would be getting one 05 mm to 450 In reality you would be duplicating the Tamron as far as the reach. Which is 35 mm terms is 24 to 450 Tamron lens are great because you don't have to change them it's more or less one lens. However the Tamron is very dark and it will not give you the sharpness that you are now getting in your's canon 70 mm to 300 mm. s I know that you would not to like changing lenses. But in this case it's best to stay with what you have right now. You're 18 to 135 mm STM is about two times sharper than a Tamron I keep the same lens as you have which is 18 to 135 STM on the camera most of the time. The Tamron's macro is OK however the only way the macros going to work is if you have it on a tripod. In the final analysis stay with what you have in both cases they are sharper than the Tamron.

A: actually use this lens on a sony, needed to replace a 18-250 lens. good walk around lens, super sharpness was not a requirement, just zoom range. if i need the sharpness i switch to a prime lens, 85mm or 135mm works very well depending how much room you have to work.