The Tiffen 77mm Black Diffusion/FX 3 Filter diffuses strong light entering the lens and produces a glowing effect. While the resulting image appears softer and ethereal, there is little loss of clarity or detail. This filter works by diffusing the light entering the lens with small aberrations; by spreading the light more evenly, a soft glow is created rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter. This filter has a 3 density, providing a moderate amount of softening.

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.

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Diffuser filter provides an ethereal quality to photographs, resulting in a dream-like atmosphere.

Soft image quality does not detract from the overall detail of the image.

Light entering the lens is diffused by small aberrations, creating a soft glow rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are these a good solution for using with Rokinon cine lens (which don’t have a filter thread to screw anything into)? Trying to work out how I use fixed ND and polarizer filters with the Rokinons without a matte box (when using on a gimbal).

A: It entirely depends on the Rokinon lens you are speaking of. Virtually all the Rokinon cine lenses take filters (on exception would be the 14mm) whereas the Rokinon Xeens cannot and you would most likely use this: NiSi 114mm Shatter-Proof Protector Filter B&H # NIR114EXP Generally on a gimbal, a matte box is not used and only one maybe two screw on filters would be considered for obvious size and weight issues. In order that we may further assist you, please write telling us in more detail of what you wish to do. sales@bhphoto.com.

Q: 2. Is there much difference between this filter and the Tiffen Black Pro Mist filter? The Tiffen is $70 cheaper.

A: The Schneider 77mm Hollywood Black Magic filter would have much higher quality glass and construction compared to a lower cost filter. The higher quality glass is why it has a clean glow as mentioned by another user.

Q: 3. Is there any light loss with these filters?

A: From testing in the store, we saw no visible change in exposure, likely indicating a 1x filter factor and almost complete light transmission (minus any potential loss from coatings and glimmerglass particulates).

Q: 4. To figure out the size of the push-on lens cap - what is the OD of the filter?

A: any filter size plus 3mm

Q: 5. Whats the benefits of this over the non digital version for half the price? I notice the coating and titanium ring but my question is more about image/color quality.

A: This filter uses optical quality glass, is uncoated and uses an aluminum filter ring. The Digital HT version uses Water White (highest quality) glass, is multi-coated and uses a titanium coated ring. The mulit-coating makes the glass more scratch resistant, easier to clean and less chance of reflections. The HT filters meet or exceed military specifications as well. The difference in image color/quality will be tough to see when comparing the two, the difference is more in construction quality.

Q: 6. Is there a front thread - can this be stacked with another filter? If so, what’s the thread size?

A: This does not have a front thread for stacking.

Q: 7. I want to achieve vivid, saturated colors in scenes with lots of natural light. Will this filter help me with that?

A: The use of hte Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density Filter is to reduce the amount of light getting to through the lens. Many use this to shoot wide open and or at a very slow shutter speed. It is not made to increase saturation.

Q: 8. Are the copywrite character overlapping with the letter ‘c’

A: No it does not look like the lettering overlaps with the copywrite character at all.

Q: 9. Will this filter screw into a 67-82mm step up ring and can another filter be stacked/screwed into the 82mm Schneider...?

A: Yes this will screw into 67-82 step up ring and it does have front thread

Q: 10. Is Schneider 77mm Hollywood Black Magic 1/4 Filter can fit Canon EF 50mm 1.2?

A: The Schneider 77mm Hollywood Black Magic 1/4 Filter will not fit directly fit on the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens (which has a 72mm filter thread) without a 72-77mm step-up ring.