The Tiffen 55mm Black Diffusion/FX 1 Filter diffuses strong light entering the lens and produces a glowing effect. While the resulting image appears softer and ethereal, there is little loss of clarity or detail. This filter works by diffusing the light entering the lens with small aberrations; by spreading the light more evenly, a soft glow is created rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter. This filter has a 1 density, providing a small amount of softening.

Tiffen filters are 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.

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Diffuser filter provides an ethereal quality to photographs, resulting in a dream-like atmosphere.

Soft image quality does not detract from the overall detail of the image.

Light entering the lens is diffused by small aberrations, creating a soft glow rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this filter multi-resistant coating?

A: Canon has no specific information regarding the coatings applied to their Protect filter, but based on its description, we believe this is not coated/multi-coated in the traditional sense like other brands' filters are. See Canon's page on the filter here: https://bit.ly/38SF33M

Q: 2. Is it “Made in Japan”?

A: Yes, this filter is made in Japan.

Q: 3. Will this fit (and still allow my lens cap to attach) a Canon PowerShot SX500IS?

A: Since the SX500IS does not have filter threads, this filter will not fit. You may be able to find a third-party filter adapter online, but B&H does not carry it at this time.

Q: 4. what lenses dose it work on?

A: The Canon 49mm Protect Filter is compatible with any lens that has 49mm filter threads.

Q: 5. Is this made in Japan?

A: Yes, this filter is made in Japan.

Q: 6. Will this work with the 4K video camera XA70?

A: The Canon 58mm Protector Filter is compatible with the Canon XA70 UHD 4K30 Camcorder.

Q: 7. What size UV filter for What size UV filter for an '80s Canon AE1 w/a 50mm/1:18 Does anyone know? lens

A: Let me see if I can help you !On the business end of most lens, there will be a Greek symbol, next to some numbers. That is the size of the opening / threaded end and the size of the filter you will need. This is the thread size which means you can attach that size of filter directly.There are lots of other options available, such as step up adapters, and just as many opinions as to their functionality. Some specialty lenses do not accept filters, in which case you won't see any markings. Some believe that there will be a reduction in image quality if you use a filter. I will say that just as there is a difference in the glass quality in different lens, there is most certainly a difference in glass quality in filters too. For that reason, buy quality. Generally, the less you pay, the better the chance for a reduction in image quality there will be. UV filters are usually sold for protection but polarizers have a genuinely useful photographic purpose, reducing glare, surface reflections and increasing color saturation of the sky and some other surfaces as a side-effect.Good luck and I hope that helps!

Q: 8. Does this filter have the Super Spectra coating on it?

A: I do not have an answer for this question; I just don't know. Suggest phoning Canon Support at 800 652-2666. I am using this filter on a Canon 400 f5.6L lens and have no complaints.

Q: 9. Will this 52mm UV Protector Filter by Canon fit a Canon XF100 camcorder?

A: No, the Canon XF100 camcorder uses 58mm sized filters. See the following link for details: http://bhpho.to/1FsBiwW

Q: 10. Is this filter marked like 82mm like the image on canons store product description?

A: Yes, though the product photo does not show it this filter is marked 82mm in white on the side.