The Tiffen 49mm Soft FX 2 Filter for Photographycan be applied to purposely reduce the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles in portraits or to apply a general soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness. An array of small lenses distributed within the surface of this filter smooths fine lines and textures, which can be useful for creating a more flattering result of a subject.

This filter has a grade of 2. Grades of 1/2, 1, 3, 4, and 5 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase. When higher grade numbers are applied, a halation effect around highlights can be created to further enhance a subject's appearance or produce a desired effect.

This filter is constructed from optical glass for clarity as well as color fidelity. It is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between two pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

Soft-Focus Effect    Reduces Subject Blemishes and Wrinkles    Maintains Overall Sharpness    Optical Glass Construction    ColorCore Technology    49mm Front Filter Threads    Plastic Case

• General soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness
• Reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles
• Provides a smoother appearance of fine lines and textures
• Constructed from optical glass for clarity and color fidelity
• 49mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Plastic case included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what is the filter factor for this? How much light does it reduce?

A: There is no light loss when using this filter.

Q: 2. Does this filter come with a case or padded pouch?

A: Tiffen MPTV filters come with a padded pouch

Q: 3. 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: 4. Does this minimize vignetting when using a smaller filter?

A: Possibly not, it depends on the focal length of the lens.

Q: 5. 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: 6. Hi, Will this fit my Sony Cyber Shot DSC-HX300 camera has filter diameter 55 mm? Thanks for your response.

A: I don't know about Sony lenses, but this has the standard threads (I put it on a Tamron 60mm macro lens) that work like my other filters on other lenses.. It should work unless Sony has differing threading.

Q: 7. 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: 8. What is the difference between the digital diffusion and a classic soft?

A: Please visit our website at a href= http://tiffen.com/diffusion/ target= _blank http://tiffen.com/diffusion//a for full product descriptions and video examples of all the diffusion filters we manufacture.

Q: 9. Tiffen 62mm Graduated 0.6 ND Filter - will it work with the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000?

A: Yes. The Tiffen 62mm Graduated 0.6 ND Filter, will work screwed onto the front of the lens on the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000.

Q: 10. Does this filter contaminates the bokeh balls with black spots or something else related to the diffusion filter?

A: Yes, the Tiffen Black Diffusion filter is designed with small aberrations to create a soft effect on your images and videos. However, the dots are invisible to the lens due to the proximity to your lens front element.