The Tiffen 86mm Soft/FX 2 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 2. Grades of 1/2, 1, 3, 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    86mm Front Filter Threads    Padded Pouch

• 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
• 86mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are these two filter make a big difference between NiSi 86mm Circular Polarizer filter vs 86mm Enhanced Circular Polarizer filter?

A: Both NiSi circular polarizers are excellent, but from our experience, the Enhanced CPL tends to be more suitable for more saturated color aesthetics and landscape photography, including but not limited to general landscapes, cityscapes, sunrise/sunset, etc.

Q: 2. Will this filter work with this NiSi system? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1609036-REG/nisi_nip_100_nz1424_100mm_filter_holder_for.html

A: According to NiSi, this 86mm Enhanced CPL filter is meant to work with the V5, V5 Pro, V6, and C4 system holders.

Q: 3. Will this filter accept an 82mm Canon lens cap?

A: The filter doesn't have any front threads so the lens cap would most likely fall off.

Q: 4. Can I use on Canon 7 D or Cankn 5 D Mark 4?

A: for these camera systems we recommend the U-B series.

Q: 5. All Circular polarizers are made up of 2 polarizing glass stacked together and one rotates while the other remain fixed. Why is this one made with only one glass element?

A: According to the manufacturer it is two elements in this filter.

Q: 6. Do I need #NIPV7AD82 to use this CPL filter with the NiSI V7 Alpha 100mm Aluminum Filter Holder?

A: That is correct to use the NiSi Enhanced Landscape CPL Filter for NiSi 100mm V7 Holder on the NiSI V7 Alpha 100mm Aluminum Filter Holder you need the NiSi 82mm Main Adapter for 100mm V7 Filter Holder Kit, https://bhpho.to/3MPSJ1l .

Q: 7. I ordered a Sony RX1R from you that was delivered today. Will this filter work with the RX1R? If not, which filter do you recommend. Thanks.

A: Yes, that filter is the correct size for your camera's lens. It will work very well.

Q: 8. Is this filter (BH #NINIPV7CPLNC MFR #NIP-V7-CPL-NC) compatible with Nisi V5Pro filter holder?

A: Yes, the NiSi Enhanced Landscape CPL Filter for NiSi 100mm V7 Holder is compatible with the Nisi V5 Pro system.

Q: 9. Regarding the Heliopan 52mm Slim Circular Polarizer SH-PMC Filter (705240), does anyone know if this filter will work with the larger Canon lenses (300mm f2.8, 400mm DO ...) that have rear mount drop-in filter holders. The issue is that 52mm screw in filters fit in the filter holder but when sliding the filter holder into the slot in the lens it does not fit because the filter is too thick. Is this particular filter slim enough to work with the above lenses? Please help.

A: Unfortunately this type of filter is built to be used on the outside of the lens, and is too thick to work inside a drop-in filter slot. Most circular polarizers, with their moving parts, will be too thick to use.

Q: 10. I thought this filter was coated. Why is it not? Thank you.

A: The non-coated filter is designated as "PRO C-PL". The coated (enhanced) CPL is designated as "Landscape NC-PL".