The Tiffen 58mm Soft Contrast 2 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    58mm Front Filter Threads    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. Any vignetting when mounted on a Zeiss 15mm lenses on Nikon D810?

A: You may experience vignette due to the wide angle of the lens.

Q: 2. What are the disadvantages of this filter compared to the Sigma Ceramic Protection Filter?

A: The Sigma Ceramic filter is basically the higher-end version of the standard Sigma 82mm protector; while the standard protector is pretty great by itself, the ceramic filter's ceramic-glass substrate has a much greater hardness value against bangs, scratches, etc., and the water-repellent coating makes it excellent during inclement weather.

Q: 3. how neutral is the glass, is there any color cast at all?

A: Tiffen Digital HT multi-coated circular polarizing filters have no color-cast.

Q: 4. Wil this filter work on a Lumix FZ80?

A: Yes this filter is compatible with the Panasonic FZ80.

Q: 5. I do NOT want a slim profile filter. I am only interested in a 67mm CP filter. Is this a slim profile filter? thanks

A: The Tiffen 67mm Digital HT (High Transmission) Circular Polarizing Multi-Coated Filter has a low-profile design, so it is slim. This Haida filter would be a good non-slim option to consider instead: https://bhpho.to/3VTHdIN.

Q: 6. Would this filter work without vignetting with a 24-70 Sony GMII Zoom ?

A: Vignetting may be possible with the Tiffen 82mm Digital HT Circular Polarizing Multi-Coated Filter when mounting it on the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens.

Q: 7. Hi there, are all four surfaces multicoated (in terms of flare reduction)? Thanks!

A: The Tiffen 52mm Digital HT (High Transmission) Circular Polarizing Multi-Coated Filter is multi-coated on both exterior surfaces of the filter.

Q: 8. Will this fit canon rf 85 1.2?

A: Yes, the Sigma 82mm Protector Filter fits the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM Lens.

Q: 9. Would this combine well with the Schneider 77mm True-Match Vari-ND Filter?

A: i personally would not mix manufacturers because the threads may not match and you could end up not being able to remove? other than that you should be able to stack different types of filters.

Q: 10. Will it affect the AF features of the lens at all?

A: This filter has no affect on auto focusing. The AF should work seamlessly when using this filter.