The Tiffen 86mm Coarse Thread Soft Contrast 1 Filter is a contrast reduction filter that darkens highlights while maintaining the density of shadows within a scene. The effect of a light absorbing element within this filter is apparent in highlights without requiring a change in overall exposure. Details within bright areas are made more visible without a similar effect on dark areas. Tiffen Soft Contrast filters are available in grades numbering one through five. Each larger numbered grade corresponds to a stronger effect.

This filter is 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.

Contrast Reduction Filter    Darkens Highlights    Maintains Shadow Density    Increases Visible Details in Highlights    No Exposure Change Required    ColorCore Technology    86mm Front Filter Threads    Coarse Thread    Plastic Case

Darkens highlights within an image while maintaining shadow density.

Filter does not affect coloration of the image and does not require a change in exposure.

Plastic filter case for storage and transport.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Please help to verify that filter's frame label indicate as new soft 1 or soft 1 ? thanks.

A: The Nikon 77 Soft Focus Filter is labeled as New Soft . There is no numerical designation.

Q: 2. Does this hood also work with Nikkor 24-70 2.8 S lens?

A: Unfortunately it does not.

Q: 3. What is the filter thread size for the front of the Vivitar to add another filter or hood cap?

A: Sorry, this does not have any front filter threads to our understanding. What you may be discerning in the image are anti-refection ridges. In any event, the front diameter is unknown. (Sorry but we are unable to take the item from inventory and measure it ourselves.) As to a solution, I would suggest this. Once you get the Attachment, measure the front diameter. Then look for a match in our step up ring selection so that you attach that ring to the lens by tape. Now you have filter threads. It is not pretty but that is what I would have done on a movie set in order to get the shot.

Q: 4. Is there any dimming in the finder? Smaller hole = less light transmission?

A: No, there is no dimming in the finder.

Q: 5. Will the 24-70mm nikorr fit and work well in this housing? Do i need to buy extra accessories to accommodate it? Note: I'm not going to put a filter on my lens while using it underwater.

A: I am not familiar intimitely with that lens, so my apologies, if the lens takes a 77mm filter then the included c-a77 adapter will work, if the lens takes an 82mm filter then you will need to purchase the C-A82 adapter. hope this helps.

Q: 6. Does this also work for the magnifier and the M11?

A: Yes, this Leica Thread Adapter for M10 can work with the Leica Viewfinder Magnifier and the M11 camera.

Q: 7. Will this allow you to use the Leica Magnifier 1.25x designed for previous M cameras on the Leica M10?

A: Yes. That is what it's designed for.

Q: 8. So does this come with the 77mm adaptor? It says so in the specs, but the header says it's for 82mm??

A: The 77mm ring is included (or at least it was when I purchased mine). You can use it with an 82mm lens with an adaptor which can be purchased separately. You can read my review on my website, My Irie Time.

Q: 9. Can you use the Kase Revolution magnetic filters with this lens hood?

A: The NiSi Lens Hood for Nikon Z 14-24mm F/2.8 S with 112Mm Filter Thread is not compatible with the Kase Revolution magnetic filters.

Q: 10. Would this work with my d810?

A: Yes, the U-B 100 will fit a Nikon d810.