The Tiffen 43mm Soft/FX 3 Filter can be applied to purposely reduce the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles in portraits or to apply a general soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness. An array of small lenses distributed within the surface of this filter smooths fine lines and textures, which can be useful for creating a more flattering result of a subject.

This filter has a grade of 3. Grades of 1/2, 1, 2, 4, and 5 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase. When higher grade numbers are applied, a halation effect around highlights can be created to further enhance a subject's appearance or produce a desired effect.

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

Soft-Focus Effect    Reduces Subject Blemishes and Wrinkles    Maintains Overall Sharpness    Optical Glass Construction    ColorCore Technology    43mm Front Filter Threads    Plastic Case

• General soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness
• Reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles
• Provides a smoother appearance of fine lines and textures
• Constructed from optical glass for clarity and color fidelity
• 43mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Plastic case included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. When a polarizing filter is in the neutral position, does it still weaken light? And can it be used as a lens protection filter as the UV filter?

A: Most Circular Polarizers cause about a 1.5-2.5 stop of light loss when on your lens depending on where the filter has been rotated to. Circular Polarizers are not designed as protection filters but they can protect the front element of your lens like any other filter.

Q: 2. Does it come with a case for storage?

A: It comes in a hard plastic case for storage.

Q: 3. how can I screw a lee filter holder adapter ring onto this Tiffen CPL?

A: For a 77 mm thread, you need a filter holder adapter ring that is 77 mm dia. You screw it on, and clamp the filter holder.

Q: 4. I am considering the purchase of a Sigma 150-500mm lens for a Canon 7D. Is the thread on this filter compatible to the above-mentioned lens? Thanks.JH

A: No, it would not. The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS uses 86mm filters, not 82mm filters. The Tiffen 86mm (Coarse Thread) Circular Polarizing Filter, B&H # TICP86C, would be the filter for your stated lens.

Q: 5. Looking for a circular Polarized lens filter for a Fuji Finepix S4080 (24mm lens), can you help me?

A: I don't understand why you want a 24mm, those are super small for the Fuji Finepix S4080's lens. It appears that the camera doesn't have a way to install filters without buying an attachment. If you are adventurous, you can slightly modify your camera. Measure the diameter of the lens body and buy a filter ring that fits within the diameter. You would then glue the adapter ring onto the lens body. Then you can add any standard filter!

Q: 6. I am looking for filters for my sigma 30mm lens

A: The Sigma 30mm lens takes a 52mm filter, if you are looking for a polarizer, click on the link below to view your choices; https://bhpho.to/31vwmK7 Hoya and B+W are among the better brands.

Q: 7. Will this filter fit for Sony E-mount 16-50mm Lens?

A: You chose well for indeed it will fit the Sony E-mount 16-50mm lens.

Q: 8. Will this filter fit the sigma 18-200mm DC OS HSM lens for Canon EOS cameras?

A: Yes, the Tiffen 62mm Circular Polarizing filter will fit the Sigma 18-200mm for Canon EOS.

Q: 9. Will this fit the Panasonic DMC-FZ70K lens?Will all the 55mm filters fit?

A: Yes, the Tiffen filter will fit the FZ70K and the camera will take all of the 55mm screw in filters.

Q: 10. Will this fit tokina 11-16mm f2.8 at-x pro if dx ii lens?

A: Yes, Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens has a 77mm front thread diameter. Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Wide Angle Mount Filter will fit the lens perfectly without vignetting.