The Tiffen Series 9 Soft/FX 3 Camera Filterdiffuses strong light entering the lens and produces a glowing effect. While the resulting image appears softer and ethereal, there is little loss of clarity or detail. This filter works by diffusing the light entering the lens with small aberrations; by spreading the light more evenly, a soft glow is created rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter. This filter has a 3 density, providing a moderate amount of softening.

Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings. This filter is compatible with Series 9 filter holders.

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Diffuser filter provides an ethereal quality to photographs, resulting in a dream-like atmosphere.

Soft image quality does not detract from the overall detail of the image.

Light entering the lens is diffused by small aberrations, creating a soft glow rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What cameras will this filter work on?

A: This filter works on film and digital cameras, and the 49mm size for this particular offering allows it to be mounted on any camera with a lens whose filter thread size is 49mm.

Q: 2. 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: 3. Hi, is it possible to buy 2 of these, and screw on 1 or 2 more filter holders to a single unit? I'd like to be able to use up to 3 or 4 filters at once, and see they have a small screws on the front which seems if you remove would let you add more holders.

A: I see no way to do this with the Tiffen holder. However, Lee makes A 2x foundation kit with tandem adapter that looks like it solves the problem. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/352443-REG/Sigma_F309306_EM_140_DG_Macro_Ring.html

Q: 4. what is the filter factor for this? How much light does it reduce?

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

Q: 5. My Tiffen 4x4 filters are not held tightly enough and tend to slip...can the filter tray be tightened?

A: Yes, just tighten the screws on the holder

Q: 6. Whats the thickness of this filter?

A: 4mm

Q: 7. Can this fit on a Tokina Opera 16-28mm. I already have a 77mm tiffen nd filter. Will this be useful?

A: No but you can use this Fotodiox filter holder kit and use 145mm filters: https://bhpho.to/2YI0Md2

Q: 8. May I just buy the filter holder it self?? Or pair it up with a different size ring?

A: Yes you can, i bought filter holdet itself and paired it up with different rings

Q: 9. This filter reduces blemishes. i assume this would be by softening? does this mean pictures will not be sharp? like the eyes.

A: The Tiffen 58mm Nude/FX 2 filter reduces blemishes by adding warm tones to the image and blending background tonalities with the color of the filter. It will not soften your image.

Q: 10. 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.