The Tiffen 4x5" Magenta Soft-Edge Graduated Filterhelps to specifically add a pinkish, magenta coloration to skies and other bright areas of an image while allowing a portion of the image to remain neutrally colored. The filter's coloring is densest at the edge and tapers to clear by the middle, with a soft-edged transition between the density and clear areas. The 5 color density provides more magenta coloration than the 4 density filter.

This filter is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch. It measures 4 x 5" / 101.6 x 127mm.

Note: A vertical orientation filter's line of transition runs parallel to the short side of the filter.

5 Density Color Graduated Filter    Magenta Coloring in Select Areas    Soft-Step Graduation    ColorCore Technology

Provides a magenta coloring to select areas of the image.

Graduated filter design keeps a portion of the image neutral, resulting in a more realistic look while allowing for the sky or other bright areas to take on the color of the density.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. will this filter works with a sigma art 35mm lens?

A: This filter will work on any lens with a 52mm filter thread.

Q: 2. What is the practical or functional difference between this filter and the Tiffen ND digital filter with the same specifications? Is the ND digital model worth the extra cost (It lists at $120) ?

A: The difference between the normal 72mm Graduated 0.6 ND filter and the Tiffen 72mm Graduated 0.6 ND Digital HT Filter a href= http://http://bhpho.to/1xRFwr9 target= _blank http://bhpho.to/1xRFwr9/a is in the coatings. The Digital HT filter has a high transmission coating that is optimized for digital cameras, as well as scratch resistance and a low-profile titanium filter rings for increased strength and vignetting reduction.

Q: 3. I am looking into buying this filter for shooting sunrises and sets where the mountains and forests are very shade compared to the sky. Should I go for something darker or lighter?

A: There is no definitive answer to your question based upon the information provided. Your question depends on the difference in correct exposure value between the mountains/forest and the sky. Each .3 of ND is equal to one stop of light loss. If the difference in exposure values is two stops, go with a graduated ND .6, if it is three stops then use a .9, etc. For best results, keep a few of these filters in your camera bag with varying ND densities.

Q: 4. What is the best holder for the 4.x4 graduated filter. Because of its thickness what brand works?

A: Cokin Z Filter Holder works fine, plasticity. Better is Sioti, aluminum, plastic and better made. Newer filter holder slots are for the now popular 2mm glass. This filter is thick, 5mm? I own one, bought at B

Q: 5. Is it soft-edge graduated?

A: Yes.

Q: 6. Is this a hard edge or a soft edge?

A: soft edge

Q: 7. What is the ring material, brass or aluminum?

A: The filter ring is made of Aluminum.

Q: 8. Thank you!I suppose you meant 5mm to 10mm of thikness/height of the ring, right?

A: The thickness of the filter ring is .265 inch

Q: 9. This filter is very loose (cannot fully tighten, keep rotating) when stacked on top of a B+W XS-Pro 67mm filter... Faulty unit? XS-Pro 67mm diameter slightly wider than TIffen 67mm?

A: I believe this filter is meant to be loose so that it can be easily turned to get the gradation to hit your photograph in the perfect position. Mine is loose as well and works well. It's my favorite filter!

Q: 10. Hello,I am looking to use this with my 18-55mm ED II Nikkor lens and I have never used a screw-on GND filter before, so will this attach easily and will it be easy to adjust the GND horizon line? I am reading some reviews that say it's difficult to locate which is top and bottom for this filter...I am looking to use it mainly for sunrise/sunset shots on the coast and in the mountains. Will this be a good choice? The price is what's attractive me the most here...Thank you for your feedback!

A: Attaching the Tiffen 52mm Graduated 0.6 ND Filter is as easy as screwing the filter onto the filter threads on the front of the lens. As the horizon line is built into the filter, it is not adjustable. You would have to frame your image to correspond with the horizon line on the filter. A graduated neutral density filter will have some effect for sunrise/sunset, especially when the sun is higher in the sky. However, when the sun is close to the horizon, a reverse graduated filter is usually recommended to better even out the brightness in the center of the frame from the sun as opposed to a standard graduated filter when the sun is higher in the sky.