This 4.5" Round Combination Light Balancing 81EF/ND Glass Filter combines the effects of an 81EF light balancing filter with a  neutral density filter.

81EF
An 81EF filter (the strongest in the 81 series) will more than replace the yellow missing from the image and place all skin tones on a distinctly "warmish" level. You might even consider using an 81EF at the beach to make a hot scene even "hotter."

It's Autumn. The clouds are low hanging and the sky is "patchy blue." You've gone for a ride upstate to the mountains and the light in open shade is bluish. A photo taken of your girlfriend with daylight balanced film leaning against the side of a barn will yield bluish tones that she might not find particularly flattering.

The 81 series (81A, B, C, D, and EF) allows you to choose how much warmth you wish to replace in the image.

Tiffen makes the 81 series of filters in many sizes to accommodate the many uses this filter has. This filter can be used by the pro and amateur alike, weekend photo warrior, or pro cinematographer and must be considered an essential addition to any photo arsenal.

Neutral Density
Neutral density filters appear gray and reduce the amount of light reaching the film; they have no effect on color balance. They are very useful when you want to shoot high speed film outdoors on a very bright day.

Determining which neutral density filter yields ideal results for any given lighting situation takes knowledge, experience, and a collection of such filters. Speaking generally, the 2-stop value (ND 0.6) effectively compensates average situations.

Tiffen, a leader in the filter industry, proudly makes its filters in the USA.

0.6 Optical Density    ColorCore Glass    Black Filter Ring    81EF Adds Significant Warmth to Image    Allows Use of Fast Film in Bright Light    Made in the USA

Good for general scenics when the photographer wishes to remove the bluish cast from open shade or just add warmth to the photograph, with an 81EF having the greatest effect

The 81EF decreases color temperature from 3900 to 3200 Kelvin

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does the IS work on the Leica CL?

A: The IS when paired with the CL would be quite effective.

Q: 2. I need to photograph something that is 4.5mm across with a Canon 700D (APS-C). Will this lens cope?

A: Yes, this Mitakon Zhongyi 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Lens for Canon EF will be a 32 mm equivalent on a Canon 700D APS-C DSLR camera and it will be ideal in your case.

Q: 3. How would focus stacking work with this camera, say on a Panasonic GH5s?

A: If any lens required focus stacking, it would be this one. Very high magnification and super shallow depth of field. Yes, focus stacking would be ideal for this lens.

Q: 4. Will this lens work with D5600 camera?

A: Yes this will work with the Nikon D5600.

Q: 5. Does this lens come with a hood?

A: Yes, a lens hood is included with the purchase of the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. Lens. As indicated under the "In The Box" section under the Overview tab on our website for the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. Lens, the following items are included with the lens' purchase: Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. Lens, Lens Hood, Front Cap, Rear Cap, and Limited 1-Year Warranty.

Q: 6. Is it possible to shoot handheld macro images with this lense? Or does it need to be on a tripod in order to get a clear image?

A: Because of the fixed 20mm focusing distance, it requires the use of a macro focusing rail that allows you to make tiny changes in the distance between the camera and the stationary subject (that is, you are moving the camera back and forth to focus). Due to this limitation, your subject either needs to be a flat object or, if three-dimensional like an insect, dead. You'll also need a strong light source and "focus-stacking" software, which combines multiple single-plane images into a final photograph that shows greater depth of field. Please see examples of focus-stacked images included in the reviews for this lens, and note just how small an area the lens actually covers. This lens is actually more in the realm of photomicrography than macro photography. If you want to try hand-held macro photography, Nikon makes an excellent 100mm f/2.8 VR macro lens that would better suit your needs.

Q: 7. Hi, I have a EOS 600D and I am wondering if it would fit. The manual mentions EOS Rebel 600D but mine doesn't have the Rebel mention. Could you please help me so I don't buy if it doesn't fit my camera? Thanks

A: Yes, the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens is compatible for use with the Canon EOS 600D (EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5) DSLR camera.

Q: 8. I'm trying to use this on my canon 6d but I can't see anything and it says f00. Am I doing something wrong here?

A: First, this is a manual lens with no electronic contacts to communicate with newer camera bodies. As such, the camera cannot know what the aperture setting is. As the manual suggests, one should use the maximum aperture when taking pictures: the aperture on the lens (which is the ring on the front of the lens), NOT the cameras aperture setting. The proper shutter speed would be set by the camera under the cameras manual setting. My Nikon lets me know when the subject is in focus, but it is better to move the camera into focus (using a macro focusing rail, or something similar) or focusing using the magnification lens ring. This lens is a very limited use kind of lens: to take extremely magnified images _only_ at close range that are not typically achieved with conventional macro / micro lenses. Do not expect this to act like or be as utilitarian as a regular lens; do not think of this as a regular 20mm lens.

Q: 9. Product photos show a lens hood but the hood is not included in the "Whats is the box" list. Is a hood included? Yea or Nay.

A: The Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens only includes the rear/front caps and a Canon USA warranty in the box. The Canon EW-53 Lens Hood (B&H # CAEW53 • MFR # 0579C001) is the dedicated lens hood which is sold separately.

Q: 10. How does this lens compare to the Canon 10-22mm lens?I plan to use the lens with a Canon 2Ti and taking photographs, indoors, of still objects in historic sites, while traveling in Europe and the Far East.

A: The Canon EF 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 will provide a slightly faster aperture speed, which is useful for taking photographs indoors. Your optimal lens choice for shooting indoors will be a lens with a fast aperture; between these two, the 10-22mm will be the better choice, along with adjustments in your ISO: http://bhpho.to/1fgGZne