The Tiffen 6.6" Warm Soft/FX 1/2 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. The 1/2 density provides less softening than the 1.

This filter also combines 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.

Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch. This filter measures 6.6 x 6.6" / 167.6 x 167.6mm.

Diffusion Filter Creates Glow Effect    Warming Filter Combination    Softens Skin and Blemishes    Slight Reduction in Contrast    ColorCore Technology

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.

Warming filter helps to reduce bluish casts and provide more balanced skin tones.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hola, puedo aadir este filtro al ND variable de tiffen 77mm? tiene rosca para usar los dos juntos?

A: Si, este filtro tiene rosca para usar otros filtros y puede aadir al ND variable.

Q: 2. Whats the difference between the 1, 2, and 3 models?

A: The higher the number, the greater the diffusion effect. A 2 is twice as powerful as a 1, a 3 is twice as powerful as a 2, etc.

Q: 3. would a pro mist filter like this reduce the glare off subjects wearing glasses being lit by film lights? would a polarizer or variable nd be better for this purpose? (for eliminating glare in glasses)

A: A polarizer will be better to reduce the glare off subjects wearing glasses being lit by film lights.

Q: 4. What is the difference between the ⅛ grade and grade 1-5

A: 1/8 has considerable less diffusion compared to 1-5. 1/8 has about 88% less diffusion as the number 1.

Q: 5. The Lumix S5iix seems to have a more/aliasing issue. Will this filter (1/4, 1/2...) mitigate or eliminate this problem?

A: A pro mist filter can help reduce the effect. The stronger the filter the less you will have a problem with moiré.

Q: 6. Does it come with a metal case?

A: It does not come in a metal case.

Q: 7. Is this compatible with a Lee 100 filter holder?

A: The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Black Pro-Mist 1/4 Filter would not be compatible with the Lee 100 Filter Holder.

Q: 8. Does the filter come with a protective pouch?

A: Yes, Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Glimmerglass 1/4 Filter comes with a nylon velcro clouser pouch.

Q: 9. Does this filter have less than 8mm thickness to work with the Wooden Camera zip box filter holder? #WO271400

A: 4.5" is a professional motion picture size. The standard thickness for those is 4mm and it is our understanding that is what this one is.

Q: 10. I want this filter for my fujifilm 35mm f2, but it seems rare to find and it doesn't seem like a lot of people have it. Is there a reason for it? I can still get it for my 16-80 but prefer 35mm for street.

A: Unfortunately, we are not privy to any information on the popularity or rarity of Tiffen's Glimmerglass #1 43mm filter. However, we have experience with their Glimmerglass filters and believe it will be a great addition to your system of lenses and filters!