The Tiffen 49mm Warm Soft FX 2 Filtercan be applied to create a warm cast over an entire image while purposely reducing 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.

The warming effect of this filter can be obtained under daylight when this filter is used on a film camera system with daylight film installed, or on a digital camera system with its daylight white balance setting selected. This filter's overall coloration reflects a mired shift value of +45.

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, Adds Warmth to Image    +45 Mired Shift Value    1.25x Filter Factor, +0.3 Stops    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
• Can add a warm cast over an entire image when used on a film camera system with daylight film installed, or on a digital camera system with its daylight white balance setting selected
• 1.25x filter factor reduces exposure by 0.3 stops
• 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. Does this work with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens?

A: Yes, the Nisha 49mm Split Field Filter works with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens.

Q: 2. How does the image through this filter compare with using the Black (not warm) Pro-Mist?

A: The Tiffen Warm Pro Mist is defined by utilizing the diffusion effect with an 812 warming filter for providing a general warmth to the image and for improving skin tones. This warming effect also helps to reduce blue sensitivity and for cutting through overly cool tones within the scene. The Black Pro Mist filter . Its unique layering of contrast combined with a gauzy paint like halation, function as a twist on the stand of the pro halation spill effect. Even at its lowest density, it delivers an effective and increase in the halation which adds a pleasing depth of warmth, but is not transported to the skin tone values.

Q: 3. 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: 4. I have a leica Q (bought with B&H). do I need adapter, or it can be fitted perfectly?

A: If the thread size of your lens is 49mm this filter will work fine.

Q: 5. Whats the thickness of this filter?

A: 4mm

Q: 6. Does this minimize vignetting when using a smaller filter?

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

Q: 7. Would this filter work with an unmodified Canon EOS 80D?

A: Yes the Hoya 49mm R72 Infrared Filter can work with a lens that is attached to a 80D.

Q: 8. Hello, What is the difference between the filters included in this kit and these filters sold individually on your site?Tiffen 49mm UV Protector FilterB&H #TIUVP49 Mfr #49UVPTiffen 49mm Circular Polarizing FilterB&H #TICP49 Mfr #49CPTiffen 49mm 0.6 Neutral Density FilterB&H #TIND.649 Mfr #49ND6They all come with 10 year warranties. The kit says they are all aluminum, but aluminum is only called out for the polarizing filter individually. Are these the same filters?

A: These are all the same filters, and all the filters have aluminum rings.

Q: 9. Will this fit the Sony GM 24-70

A: This filter will fit any lens with a 82mm filter thread. When looking at your lens on the B&H website at a href= https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1222774-REG/sony_sel2470gm_fe_24_70mm_f_2_8_gm.html target= _blank https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1222774-REG/sony_sel2470gm_fe_24_70mm_f_2_8_gm.html/a please refer to the SPECS tab, where it lists the filter thread diameter as 82mm.

Q: 10. Why isn't it available in 46mm filter size? That's the size most of my Micro Four Thirds lenses are.

A: Charles... this filter is available, but B&H does not list it on their website as it is considered Special Order . Please call B&H directly and tell them you would like to request they special order item # 46WPOL from Tiffen. I currently show a few of these in stock and they can be dropped shipped directly from Tiffen to you when ordered through B&H.