The Tiffen 3 x 3" Gold 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. In addition to the diffusion provided, a gold tint is also added to the image giving more warmth and helping to balance skin tones. The 3 density provides more softening than the 2, but less than the 4.

Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch. This filter measures 3 x 3" / 76.2 x 76.2mm.

Diffusion Filter Creates Glow Effect    Softens Skin and Blemishes    Gold Tint for Additional Warmth    Slight Reduction in Contrast    ColorCore Technology

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.

Gold tint provides additional warmth and helps to balance skin tones.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. works with blackmagic pocket 4k?

A: Yes, this is an MFT mount lens. It will work well with the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. https://bhpho.to/2Hjgn8q

Q: 2. Does this lens send metadata to bmpcc 4k?

A: The ZEISS CP.3 XD lenses transfer meta data using the Cooke /i Technology protocol. This is available only on select cameras using a PL mount. The BMPCC with MFT mount does not support the /i Technology protocol and neither does the standard ZEISS CP.3 EF mount lens. You could use the BM Ursa Mini Pro with PL mount along with the ZEISS CP.3 XD PL and then there would be a meta data exchange.

Q: 3. Can this take a front filter?

A: No, like all cine lenses, the ZEISS CP.3 lenses are not designed to accept screw in filters. You can filter the lens by using cut-filters in a matte box.

Q: 4. does this also work on super 35 ?

A: Yes it does.

Q: 5. Does this connect to Canon’s servo lenses, or do I need three separate motors?

A: The Teradek RT FIZ Wireless Lens Control Kit with CTRL.3, MDR.X & MOTR.S is designed to work with Cinema lenses. Servo zoom lenses would have their own control options from Canon for control. Also, you would need one motor for IRIS, Zoom, and focus if you wanted to control these lens functions.

Q: 6. Do CP.3's allow for a protective filter to be screwed on?

A: No, for any filters you will have to use a matte box.

Q: 7. Is this lens compatible with Sony 6500 Premium E-mount APS-C Camera?

A: Yes, you can use the ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 lens with E mount on this camera. There is no communication with the camera however and no EXIF data transferred to the file.

Q: 8. where is the specs of this lens? weight...

A: The specs for any ZEISS lens can be found on the ZEISS website. Here is the link for the CP.3 2.9/15 lens: https://www.zeiss.com/consumer-products/int/cinematography/compact-prime-cp-3-lenses.html#data

Q: 9. do these have a front thread?

A: Zeiss CP.3 Lenses do not have a front thread.

Q: 10. which one is better in terms of quality, this lens or Sony FE C 16-35mm T/3.1 G for vlogging ( i don't like changing lenses)?

A: A zeiss lens is superior to any Sony FE lens