Enabling the use of daylight-balanced film under tungsten-lit conditions, this Series 9 80B Color Conversion Filter from Tiffen is a cooling filter used to increase the color temperature from 3400K to 5500K. The blue color of the filter has a filter factor of 3x, requiring an additional 1.6 stops of exposure to achieve normal results.

The filter is constructed using Tiffen's ColorCore technology, which involves lamenting the filter material between two pieces of optical glass, grounding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and mounting within an aluminum alloy ring.

Cooling Color Conversion Filter    3400K to 5500K Color Temp Increase    Balances Daylight Film in Tungsten Light    3x Filter Factor, +1.6 Stop    Optical Glass, ColorCore Technology    Aluminum Ring

Blue color conversion filter increases color temperature and provides a cooling effect.

Converts 3400K to 5500K for using daylight-balanced film under tungsten lighting.

Filter factor of 3 requires approximately 1.6 stops of additional exposure to maintain normal results.

ColorCore technology, which permanently laminates the filter material between two pieces of optical glass, maintains image clarity, accuracy, and consistency.

Aluminum filter ring is both lightweight and durable.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the 55mm clear standard coated filter by Tiffen fit an AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm lens?

A: This is not the correct size for the AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm lens. The correct size will be a 52mm filter. For the proper size please click the following link http://bhpho.to/1dXtKkG.

Q: 2. How many stops of light does it take?

A: The following system offers 6 2/3-stops of light loss.

Q: 3. will this fit with Nikon d3200 18-55mm lens?

A: You will actually need filters with 52mm threads for the Nikon 18-55mm lens.

Q: 4. Will this Tiffen 4mm filter fit in a Lee Filters 100mm holder if I get the optional 4mm spacers? 4 inches is slightly longer than 100mm.

A: Yes this Tiffen filter will fit a Lee Foundation Holder which is outfitted with the LEE Filters Side Guides for 4mm Thick Filters B&H # LESG4.

Q: 5. Is it possible to screw another filter onto the front?

A: The Tiffen 67mm Black Diffusion/FX 1/2 Filter has 67mm front filter threads, so any filter with 67mm threads can be stacked.

Q: 6. Is Tiffen 58mm clear standard coated filter back and front ends both threaded with 58mm threads?

A: Yes, it is.

Q: 7. Will the Nikon lens cap still work smoothly with the filter on?

A: Yes, there should be no issues

Q: 8. Whats the difference between the clear filter and the ultra digital clear filter?

A: Tiffen 67mm Clear Filter has no coating and Tiffen 67mm Ultra Clear Digital HT Filter has Digital HT multi-coating provides increased strength, durability, and optical clarity for greater light transmission and protection against scratches.

Q: 9. What is the thickness of the Tiffen 4x4" Clear Standard Coated Filter? 2mm?

A: The Tiffen 4 x 4" Clear Standard Coated Filter is 4mm thick.

Q: 10. What is the difference between this and the Heliopan KR3 81C (705516)?

A: 705516 is a mistake listed on our website. It is an 81EF filter, not 81C.