The Tiffen 52mm 82A Light Balancing Filter helps to increase the color temperature by 200K in order to cool the image slightly in order to match the color quality of illumination. When using an 82A filter, you will be able to attain 3200K balance when the prevailing light source is 3000K. The cooling effect of this filter requires a 0.3-stop increase in exposure for normal results.

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.

Cooling Light Balancing Filter    Adds 200K to Convert 3000 to 3200K    ColorCore Technology

Light balancing filter increases color temperature and provides a cooling effect.

Adds 200K in order to attain 3200K color balance from 3000K illumination.

Filter factor of 1.3 requires a 0.3-stop increase in exposure.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have this for the Canon 500mm F4 IS I, but I want to know if this can this be used on the Canon 200-400mm?

A: I'm sorry, no, you would need a different holder, click the link below to view; https://bhpho.to/3epJXWB

Q: 2. Is this filter the same as the Arcrest brand filters?

A: Nikon Neutral Clear Filter (77mm) is not same as the Arcrest protection filter. Arcrest is a line of Pro Lens Protection Filters from Nikon.

Q: 3. Would a 3 mm thick filter fit this holder? This refers to the thickness of the outside ring.

A: Yes, you can screw in up to 4mm thick filters on Canon 52mm Drop-in Filter Holder.

Q: 4. What is the difference between close-up lenses and extension tubes? Is one better than the other for close up work?

A: Close-up lenses are less expensive and will allow the use of all electronic functions of the lens. They are like putting a magnifier in front of the lens. However image quality is slightly degraded due to adding another optical element. Extension tubes magnify by increasing lens distance but you will lose some functions of the lens.

Q: 5. are these close-up lens multi element, multi coated?

A: The Tiffen Close-Up Lens set filters are not multi element or multi coated.

Q: 6. How does the K&F Light Pollution Filter compare to the Hoya Starscape Light Pollution Filter?

A: This K&F filter would offer a knurled ring and water/scratch resistance over the Hoya model.

Q: 7. Nikon D3200 with 18X55mm lens. Requires a 52mm screw in. Is the Nikon 52mm clear NC glass filter a 52mm threaded screw in?

A: Yes, the 52mm clear NC filter is threaded for screw in application . Filters should be gentley screwed on the the lense to prevent cross threading the filter. I keep this filter on at all times. Great protection for my lense.

Q: 8. Is this compatible with Canon 300mm f4 L IS, please?

A: The Canon 52mm Drop-in Filter Holder is not compatible with the Canon 300mm f/4L IS USM lens, which takes 77mm filters on the front of the lens.

Q: 9. Hello, is this filter holder compatible with version I 400 mm USM IS 2.8? I really just need a new filter for my old drawer filter holder. My old filter is badly scratched

A: The Canon 52mm Drop-in Filter Holder BH #CAFHDISG52 • MFR #4773B001 is incompatible with the Canon Telephoto EF 400mm f/2.8L IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens. You need the Canon - Drop-In Filter Holder for 52mm Screw-In Filters BH #CAFHS52 • MFR #2612A001. Here is the link: https://bhpho.to/3sWmxBI.

Q: 10. Does this come with glass or gelatin filter installed

A: This holder comes with a glass filter.