The Tiffen 77mm Soft FX 5 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 5. Grades of 1/2, 1, 2, 3, and 4 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    77mm 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
• 77mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Plastic case included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. Will this fit the x100v?

A: The NiSi Allure Soft White Filter (FUJIFILM X100, Silver) should fit on your Fugifilm X100V without an issue.

Q: 3. Does this filter have IR Cut. Have you noticed any IR pollution affecting your image quality?

A: As per the manufacturer, this filter has no IR cut nor IR pollution when using it.

Q: 4. Whats the thickness of this filter?

A: 4mm

Q: 5. What is the filter factor for Tiffen 812 warming filter? Can I use canon software to warm up skin tone instead of buying this filter? If yes, how much correction in software will I need to mimic the effect of this filter?

A: The filter factor for the Tiffen 812 is 1/3 stop

Q: 6. WHAT NM RANGE DOES THIS FILTER DETECT?

A: Blocks all visible light and passes IR light 720 nm and above

Q: 7. It is really worth to have this filter when using a lot of nd filtering? Like to use nd1.2 and nd9 combined when shooting for ex 4K with a A7S? Do you really noticemthat difference?

A: It depends on your camera... is your cameras sensor known to have IR issues?Are you doing long exposures where IR pollution can be a problem?If the answer is yes, then this filter will help to eliminate the IR pollution.

Q: 8. Is this a hard edge or a soft edge?

A: soft edge

Q: 9. Hi. What is the transmittance of this filter?

A: 0% transmission in the visual spectrum 90% + in the Infra- Red

Q: 10. 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.