This 5 x 5" Tiffen 5x5 ND Filter 1.6-Stopis a solid neutral density filter providing a 1.6-stop exposure reduction. This 0.5 density creates a darkening of the entire image, allowing you to photograph with a wider aperture or slower shutter speed than normally required. By increasing your aperture or slowing your exposure time, you are able to control depth of field and convey movement more easily. Neutral density filters do not affect the coloration of the image and are ideal for pairing with other filters.

This filter 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. This filter measures 5 x 5" / 127 x 127mm.

0.5 Optical Density    Glass Filter    ColorCore Technology    Requires 1.6-Stop Exposure Increase    Darkens Entire Image    Allows Reduced Shutter Speed    Allows Wider Aperture

0.5 solid ND filter darkens the image, allowing you to photograph with a longer shutter speed or wider aperture than normally required.

Providing a 1.6-stop exposure reduction, this filter allows you to control depth of field and convey movement more easily.

Filter does not affect coloration of the image and is ideal for use with other filters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this Tiffen ND filter provide true color images? i.e., convey the same color compared to without the ND filter?

A: No, the Tiffen 77mm Variable Neutral Density Filter, will function like a polarizer to achieve the variable effect, which will change the hue of the image, similar to a polarizer.

Q: 2. Any discoloration with the filter?

A: It depends on your camera. If you can white balance with the filter applied to the lens then you should be fine. I've had no issues and in general I don't worry about IR pollution.

Q: 3. I just received the Tiffen 77mm Variable Neutral Density filter and it rattles when I shake it. The glass on the interior (camera) side is loose and it rotates inside the ring. This is my first variable ND filter so I am wondering if a loose rear element is normal for this filter or is mine defective?

A: Bill, it sounds like your rear filter glass is loose. We can send you instructions on how to fix this yourself, or you can send it in for repair under warranty. Please submit the form at a href= http://tiffen.com/contact/. target= _blank http://tiffen.com/contact/./a Make sure to include a copy of your receipt and a description of the problem. We will send you information on how to fix it yourself or send it in for repair under warranty.

Q: 4. 72mm is my biggest lense thread so Ill buy 72mm , but I also have a 55mm lense and 67mm lense which i would use step up rings. How will this variable ND filter fare with the smaller lenses? Will i get bad vigneting or anything else?

A: I've used it on smaller lenses, it works great for me.

Q: 5. The spec says Front Filter Thread Size86mm , so can I use a normal 86mm lens cap on the outside of the filter? Thanks!

A: You should be able to use you 77mm lens cap. I do with mine.

Q: 6. Does it have IR protection ?

A: It is not rated for IR, This is a Neutral Density filter, but I yet have to come up an IR issue using it with my Sony A7RII. If you have IR issues with your sensor often like color shifts I suggest you correct those with a proper IR filter first. A Variable Neutral Density filter works by juxtaposing 2 polarizing filters so there is a highly modified light spectrum left, I wonder if you should be worring about IR at the end. Enjoy. This filter is a game changer specially on travel and run and gun.

Q: 7. Hello,Do you know how thick is it?Thanks,Michael

A: Tiffen 4x4 filters are 4mm thick.

Q: 8. Will this vignette with 7.5mm ultrawide Laowa lens?

A: There will be very little vignetting with this filter.

Q: 9. 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: 10. I want to thread a step down ring on the outside of the 82mm in order to mount a padcaster teleprompter, what is the outside size? 87mm?

A: According to Tiffen, the exterior diameter of the outer ring on the Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density Filter is 3.851 inches, or 97.82 mm.