The Tiffen Series 9 Softnet White 2 Effect Glass Filter uses a tried and true famous Hollywood diffusion technique. This filter contains a net material that is laminated between clear optical glass. The result is a filter which produces a diffusion effect that minimizes unwanted details but maintains clarity. The best results are achieved when this filter is used for portraits. The best results are attained when larger apertures are used.

The mesh "net" material that makes up this filter lets light pass between the threads while "diffusing" the light that touches the threads. Shadow areas are subjected to lower contrast. Diffusion is achieved by the redirection of light since when "bent", it creates a slightly out of focus effect.  

The mesh "net" material that makes up this filter lets light pass between the threads while "diffusing" the light that touches the threads. Shadow areas are subjected to lower contrast. Diffusion is achieved by the redirection of light since when "bent", it creates a slightly out of focus effect.  

Ideal portrait filter that softens image without losing detail or sharpness

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be used for Digital Video Cameras?

A: The Tiffen 82mm Water White Glass NATural IRND 0.3 Filter (1-Stop) can be used on a Digital Video Camera that has a lens with 82mm filter threads.

Q: 2. Is the aluminum-alloy frame magnetic so that it can be used with the Xume filter adapter system? Thank you.

A: Aluminum is not magnetic.

Q: 3. Does this filter have a coating? What is the advantage/disadvantage of a coating compared to a filter like the B&W ND MRC

A: This filter is not coated, Tiffen does make a series of multi-coated ND filters called Digital HT which can be found at the link below. Coating provide the filter with scratch resistance, makes it easier to clean and helps to prevent reflections. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Tiffen%2082%20ht&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=

Q: 4. what is the difference between this version and https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/752037-REG/Tiffen_W72IRND12_72mm_IR_ND_1_2.html ?

A: The Tiffen 72mm Water White Glass NATural IRND 1.2 Filter (4-Stop) is the replacement for the Tiffen 72mm Water White Glass Full Spectrum IRND 1.2 Filter (4-Stop). It Natural does a better job on color.

Q: 5. W'hich Hasselblad lenses is this filter compatible with?

A: There were several Hasselblad lenses that took/take a bay 60 filter. The most common being a 80mm cm lens.

Q: 6. Will this eliminate the red cast to black clothes when in heavy IR environments?

A: The Tiffen 77mm Water White Glass NATural IRND 1.2 Filter (4-Stop) won't remove red cast on black clothes if the issue is infrared bleed into the image. In a situation like that I recommend an infrared cut filter like this Hoya 77mm UV and IR Cut Filter. https://bhpho.to/3KzFuD9

Q: 7. Will this work on a Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.0 lens and still allow use of the EW-103 hood?

A: Yes, the Tiffen 95mm (Coarse Thread) Water White Glass IRND 0.6 Filter (2-Stop) is compatible with the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.0 lens and it will allow you to use the lens hood.

Q: 8. Will the 58mm vector star effect filter by Tiffen fit on my 18-270mm Tamron lens?

A: No it will not. Tamron has had two different versions of an 18-270mm lens, and neither had this filter thread size. The current version of the lens is the PZD version which has a 62mm sized filter thread. The previous version had a 72mm sized filter thread. To confirm which size your lens requires you may simply remove the lens cap and look at the number on the underneath side. If you still need further help determining the proper size for your lens, you may email askbh@bhphoto.com and they can assist you.

Q: 9. Hello any chance for me to have 72 mm

A: Here is the link for the Tiffen 72mm 4pt/2mm Grid Star Effect Filter, BH #TIS4272: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/59339-REG/Tiffen_72STR42_72mm_4pt_2mm_Grid_Star.html

Q: 10. Is the thread material brass?

A: The Tiffen 77mm White Water filter uses an aluminum ring and has aluminum threads.