The Tiffen 72mm Warm Soft FX 3 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 3. Grades of 1/2, 1, 2, 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    72mm 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
• 72mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Plastic case included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this go on the camera body over the sensor or does it thread onto the end of the lens? Using Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4k.

A: A Tiffen 77mm Variable Neutral Density Filter would attach to the front of a lens that has 77mm filter threads.

Q: 2. Will this fit on Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS lens?

A: The Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS uses a 49mm filter, so the Urth ND2-400 (1-8.6 Stop) Variable ND Lens Filter (49mm), BH # URVND240049 would be a compatible filter. https://bhpho.to/3JamQyR

Q: 3. Will the 52mm fit my Nikon P600?

A: This filter will not fit the P600, as the P600 does not have filter threads.

Q: 4. I purchased a 77mm Tiffen Variable ND Filter from you recently--can I get an adapter to adapt this to my Olympus 40-150mm Pro f2.8 lens? Also, is there any problem adapting ND Filters?

A: Without checking, I'm pretty sure you can get an adapter here from B&H. There should be no problem since your 77mm is larger than the 72 mm size of the Olympus lens B&H Shows it to be. Sometimes there is a problem with the filter causing light drop off around the edges but I would think you should be OK with a normal adapter, but you could also see if they have a thin adapter specially designed to minimize that problem in wide angle lenses where it is more prevalent (those in the 24-70 range), etc., but at 40 mm, I'm thinking you wouldn't have a problem either way!

Q: 5. What size lens cover works? Bought 85mm push cap but it was far too small.

A: The Kaiser 100mm Push-On Lens Cap, BH #KALC100, is large for the Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density Filter. However, adding gaffer tape around the inside edge could make it fit.

Q: 6. How to photograph lights at night to get the starburst look

A: The Tiffen 77mm Variable Neutral Density Filter is usually used to slow down the shutter speed or when using a wider aperture. For a star burst effect at night, a filter such as the Tiffen 77mm North Star Effect Filter is often used: https://bhpho.to/4cTxgSe.

Q: 7. can i mount a rubber lens hood on the front ?

A: Yes...the 67mm version has 77mm threads on the front so you could mount a threaded lens hood.

Q: 8. Can I use this filter with step down rings for my other smaller 52mm, 58mm, 72mm lenses?

A: Tiffen's 77mm Variable ND filter can used on your smaller diameter lenses provided you have the appropriate stepping rings (ie - 52mm to 77mm, 58mm to 77mm, etc.)

Q: 9. I have a Sony FE 100-400 mm lens with a 77mm filter size. Will a 77mm VND fit beneath the very deep lens hood of this lens?

A: The Tiffen 77mm Variable Neutral Density Filter has a larger outer diameter than the filter thread so the hood for the lens will not fit.

Q: 10. Can this be used with the Tamron 50-400 with hood attached?

A: No, you cannot use the Tiffen 67mm Variable Neutral Density Filter with the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E while the lens hood is attached.