The Tiffen 82mm Soft FX 2 Camera Filtercan 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    82mm 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
• 82mm 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 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: 2. Is this a neutral density filter that can be used with tungsten super 8 film?

A: The Tiffen 58mm Nude/FX 6 Filter is not an ND filter, but a warming filter--it adds a warm amber glow to the image. Search on B&H for "58mm ND filter" to see compatible filters.

Q: 3. How can i buy it

A: You can place an order for this filter online at the product page--it's a special order that takes 2-4 weeks for delivery.

Q: 4. What is the thickness of the filter?(I'm concerned to get vignetting in wide angle lenses)Does it rotate too?Thank you very much!

A: I am not completely sure of its thickness but it seems to be in the .5mm to 1.0 mm range. Very lightIt does not rotate.I use it with my Sigma 10-20mm lens and unless I use it with another filter it does not produce any vignetting. I have used it together with a polarizing filter and it produces some vignetting at 10mm but it disappears at 15mm.O hope this helps.

Q: 5. what is the filter factor for this? How much light does it reduce?

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

Q: 6. 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: 7. Does it has IR cut?

A: Unfortunately, this filter does not offer IR cut.

Q: 8. is this basically just a black mist/pro mist filter?

A: This Soft White Filter is similar to pro mist filters in that it diffuses and softens highlights, yes.

Q: 9. 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: 10. will this compatible with nikon d3200 18-55mm lens?

A: You will want the 52mm size for the Nikon 18-55mm lens.