The 46mm Tiffen Glimmerglass Filter 46mm Grade 1/4from Tiffen Glimmerglass Filter 46mm Grade 1/4is a beauty filter whose function is two-fold: in addition to modifying the appearance of the image itself, it also features a sparkling appearance when viewed from the front, instilling more confidence in the model. The filter itself helps soften skin details, blemishes, and wrinkles. It also produces glowing highlights and a mild reduction in contrast for a more ethereal appearance. The grade 1/4 diffusion provides a close to minimal amount of softening and overall image alteration.

This filter is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between two pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and then mounting it onto precision metal rings.

Creates Glowing Highlights    Softens Skin Details    Sparkle Appearance for Added Confidence    ColorCore Glass

Produces glowing highlights and a slight reduction in contrast for a more ethereal image appearance.

Helps soften skin details, blemishes, and wrinkles.

When viewed from the subject's perspective, the filter appears to be sparkling and helps instill confidence in models, resulting in a potentially better performance.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this fit on the Sol 45mm?

A: Yes, the Sol 45 is a 46mm thread mount.

Q: 2. Considering how cheap this filter is, would I be able to put this on my 24-105mm and have the quality and sharpness remain the same?

A: I believe any filter added to a lens lowers the quality but not enough to be noticeable unless you are really pixel peeking. That being said, I can detect no loss of quality with this filter. I use it on my Nikon 16-35 for landscapes without hesitation.

Q: 3. What is the difference between these and the extension kit that’s the same price?

A: Close up filters are easy to use, with no loss of light, but lose image quality, do not work well on wide angle lenses and you cannot focus at infinity. Extension tubes work well on wide to normal lenses and there is no lost in image quality. However, they do not work well on telephotos, you lose infinity, you lose light the longer they are, exposure can be trial and error, the build quality of the connection and any electronics can have an effect on usefulness.

Q: 4. What’s the difference between these and the extension kit at the same price?

A: The extension tube attaches between the camera and the lens and it has no optics , this will attach the same way as a filter and it has optics

Q: 5. Would I need an attachment for to out it on or could I just out it straight into my camera lenses? (Seen a few things like that)

A: If the filter thread on your lens is 58mm, then it will fit.

Q: 6. Will this fit on my sweet 50 spark 2.0?

A: Yes it would , Lensbaby Spark 2.0 with Sweet 50 takes 46mm filters

Q: 7. will these fit my lensbaby sweet50 for Olympus 4/3 OMD1 MarkII?

A: Hi Joan, Yes, the 46mm thread mount filters will fit all of the newer Lensbaby Optics (Sweet 35, Sweet 50, Sweet 80, Edge 50, and Edge 80). - Lensbaby

Q: 8. What's the difference between the wide angle version and the regular one? It is better to get a "wide angle" filter instead the regular one for a 17-40L?

A: Yes, wide angle filters are thinner. If you are using with an APS-C size sensor either thin or regular filters will work. For full frame sensor cameras and the 17-40 lens, a wide angle filter will avoid any possible vignetting of the corners.

Q: 9. quiero pedir el lente de 46mm , el costo del envio se paga al recibir o se calcula para pagar con el lente?

A: I believe that B&H charges all fees at the time of purchase. For confirmation please contact B&H customer service at 800 894-9703

Q: 10. will this fit my nikon 50mm lens?

A: This filter will fit any lens with a 58mm filter thread. This is the diameter of the lens, not to be confused with the focal length which is 50mm for your lens.