The Tiffen 46mm Black Satin 2 Filter helps to reduce the overall contrast of an image and better control the highlights within a scene. In addition to rendering highlights with a grittier, more grainy appearance, this filter also helps to subtly soften facial blemishes and wrinkles for a natural, refined look. The 2 density provides more contrast and highlight reduction than the 1, but less than the 3, while still producing a soft, yet natural appearance.

This filter is constructed from Water White glass and is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between two pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and mounting to precision metal rings.

Reduces Highlights and Lowers Contrast    Softens Wrinkles and Blemishes    Provides Grainy, Mild Glow to Highlights    ColorCore Water White Glass

Offers greater control over highlights, reduces overall contrast, and produces a grittier, grainier appearance in highlight regions.

Smoothes facial blemishes, wrinkles, and other textures for a natural look.

Maintains clear focus and realizes a more filmic look than purely digital capture can otherwise record.

Ideally suited for use with modern lenses and digital image sensors.

Water White optical glass maintains high optical clarity.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this compatible with Sigma 500mm f/4 rear drop-in filter holder?

A: Yes, the NiSi 46mm Natural Night Filter should work with the Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens.

Q: 2. Will this work on a Sony a6000 ??? Sometimes these Circular types will not work on particular Digital Cameras !!! Thank You !!!

A: This filter will work with any lens that has a 40.5mm diameter. Circular polarizers are compatible with digital cameras, however linear polarizers are not.

Q: 3. Will this fit on my spark 2.0 sweet 50?

A: Being that the Spark 2.0 with the Sweet 50 Optic has a front diameter of 46mm, this Macro Filter Kit is compatible.

Q: 4. will these fit my lensbaby sweet50 for Olympus 4/3 OMD1 MarkII?

A: Hi Joan, Yes, the 46mm thread mount filters will fit all of the newer Lensbaby Optics (Sweet 35, Sweet 50, Sweet 80, Edge 50, and Edge 80). - Lensbaby

Q: 5. Can this be used with lensbaby composer pro ii?

A: Yes, I use these macro filters with my Composer Pro II & the Sweet 50 Optic.

Q: 6. What’s the difference between these and the extension kit at the same price?

A: The extension tube attaches between the camera and the lens and it has no optics , this will attach the same way as a filter and it has optics

Q: 7. Hi, I have a Zeiss 35mm biogon lens that I use most of the time which requires a 43mm filter. The problem is I cant find a 43mm R72 infrared filter. Would it be possible to use the 46mm?

A: With a step up ring from 43 to 46mm, you shouldn't have any problems. You generally do not experience vignetting (the dark corners) above around 24mms.

Q: 8. Does this minimize vignetting when using a smaller filter?

A: Possibly not, it depends on the focal length of the lens.

Q: 9. Can it works for 82mm

A: No unfortunately, the set will only accommodate filters up to 77mm. We do not have any options that will work with 82mm sized filters.

Q: 10. Why would anyone want to block 10% of the light from entering their lens?

A: You wouldn't, Chiaro does have a higher light transmission filter. A 95%, 98%, and a 99%. High-quality filters will cost more.