The Tiffen 55mm Warm Soft FX 1 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 1. Grades of 1/2, 2, 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    55mm 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
• 55mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Plastic case included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be stacked with a VND filter?

A: The PolarPro QuartzLine FX Mist Filter (77mm, 1/4 Diffusion) has back threads but not front threads So to use it stacked it needs to be the front filter. So your variable nd needs to have 77mm front threads.

Q: 2. Does this have front threads for filter stacking?

A: Yes, the Hoya 82mm Moose Peterson warm circular polarizer has front filter threads for stacking additional filters. Please be aware that due to the thickness of this filter, stacking more filters could potentially lead to vignetting issues with certain lenses (usually wider-angle lenses).

Q: 3. By how much does each filter decrease the minimum focus distance?

A: Your mileage may vary, as the amount of distance the minimum focus will decrease with the use of the Tiffen 55mm Close-Up Lenses will depend mostly on the lens that you plan to use.

Q: 4. What is the difference between the filter numbers: warm amber 2 througth 9?

A: The difference between the LEE Filters 808 Zircon Warm Amber 6 Filter and the LEE Filters 814 Zircon Warm Amber 9 Filter is the density of the filter. You may find useful and precise information in the specs that will state the exact temperature conversion and density with the Mired Shift Value. The Mired Shift Value is the color temperature shift provided by a filter or gel for a given film and light source. Not all LED fixtures are made even, and depending on the intensity of the light power, it may change the color temperature. The science of using a gel for an LED fixture is also different from using a gel for a tungsten or HMI light.

Q: 5. will these fit on a fuginon 55-200mm lens?

A: The Fuji 55-200 lens filter thread is 62mm. You will need BH# TICUS62

Q: 6. Does this filter rotate to adjust the polarizing effect?

A: Yes it does rotate to adjust the polarizing effect.

Q: 7. Whats the difference between linear and circular polarizers? Im using a matte box with a rotatable 4x4 filter tray. Thanks.

A: Both a linear polarizer and circular polarizer will give you similar results although a circular polarizer should be used on cameras with beam splitting metering systems commonly found on auto focus SLR's/DSLR's.

Q: 8. Will these fit my Nikon D5100 18-55mm lens?

A: No they will not. The Nikon 18-55mm lenses use 52mm sized lens caps and filters. Below is a link to the same set in the 52mm size for you to regard:http://bhpho.to/1f3nfQu

Q: 9. Is this a thin mount - wondering if I'll have an issue on my Canon 24-70 if it is too thick?

A: No, this is not a thin filter. You will experience vignetting on ultra-wide lenses, but a 24mm lens is not considered ultra-wide.

Q: 10. Is this filter likely to cause vignetting if used on a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 lens?

A: Between 10 to approximately 17 to 18mm, you will experience vignetting.