The Tiffen 125C (Coarse Thread) Softnet White 2 Effect Glass Filter uses a tried and true famous Hollywood diffusion technique. This filter contains a net material that is laminated between clear optical glass. The result is a filter which produces a diffusion effect that minimizes unwanted details but maintains clarity. The best results are achieved when this filter is used for portraits. The best results are attained when larger apertures are used.

The mesh "net" material that makes up this filter lets light pass between the threads while "diffusing" the light that touches the threads. Shadow areas are subjected to lower contrast. Diffusion is achieved by the redirection of light since when "bent", it creates a slightly out of focus effect.  

The mesh "net" material that makes up this filter lets light pass between the threads while "diffusing" the light that touches the threads. Shadow areas are subjected to lower contrast. Diffusion is achieved by the redirection of light since when "bent", it creates a slightly out of focus effect.  

Ideal portrait filter that softens image without losing detail or sharpness

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can you put a lens filter on?

A: Yes, it takes a 67mm filter.

Q: 2. Why doesn't this lens doesn't say USA after the product heading?The other lens do.

A: In situations where B&H offers both a USA and an imported version of a product, we label each version clearly and explicitly. If a product does not have an indication either way, it is understood to be by default a USA product. In situations where only a USA version is offered it will not be labled USA.

Q: 3. will this work with a 40d?

A: Yes this EF-S lens is compatible with the Canon 40D.

Q: 4. c100 mk ii compatible?

A: As the Canon EOS C100 Mark II Cinema EOS Camera is compatible with both EF mount and EF-S mount lenses, yes, the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens would be compatible for use with the Canon EOS C100 Mark II Cinema EOS Camera.

Q: 5. Is this a lens with mechanical full-time manual focus (FT-M) built in?

A: Yes, you can manually focus full time with this lens.

Q: 6. Is this lens compatible with the Canon EOS 50D?

A: Yes, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens would be compatible for use with the Canon EOS 50D DSLR camera.

Q: 7. Does this lens work well for video with a 7D Mark II?

A: Yes, this lens will work. Even though the 7D Mark II is not a full frame image, I would suggest using EF-L lenses with a Mark Series.

Q: 8. Does Canon make a lens hood for this lens?

A: yes

Q: 9. Is this a better starting out lens on Rebel T3i then a regular 55mm lens?

A: I think so. We bought this lens to replace another one that had been used so much it wore out! You can't go wrong with a workhorse lens like this, especially if you're just starting out.

Q: 10. Is the front of the lens non-rotating when focusing (in either manual or auto)? I believe it has internal focusing so the answer is probably non-rotating.

A: Front of lens does not rotate when focusing or zooming