The Tiffen 4x5.65" Softnet Black 2 Filteris a softening filter meant to replicate the look of draping silk over the lens in order to soften or diffuse light. This filter works by scattering light entering the lens through a mesh pattern, resulting in an overall even, soft glow. The black distinction helps to maintain the overall contrast of the scene by reducing the overall spread of light into the shadows. The 2 density provides more softening than the 1, but less than the 3.

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 4 x 5.65" / 101.6 x 143.5mm.

Softens Skin and Blemishes    Maintains Contrast and Blacks in Shadows    Diffusion Filter Creates Glow Effect    ColorCore Technology

Simulates the effect of placing fabric in front of the lens to soften the overall image quality.

Black distinction helps to maintain the general contrast and restore density to darker regions of the image.

Mesh pattern helps to break up the light and smooth out fine textures.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hello, Is this an HD Classic Soft or just an original Classic Soft..?

A: The Schneider 4x4" Classic Soft 1 Filter is the original Classic. We have the Schneider 4 x 4" HD Classic Soft 1 Filter, BH #SCCS1H44.

Q: 2. how to use a black and white viewing filter?

A: I use this filter all the time. Essentially it helps you to preview light and shadows by minmizing color to a single band. It turns a scene into deep montone view. Slightly to the deep amber side while allowing contrast to be previewed.Perfect for getting an idea of how a color scene will convert to BE

Q: 3. What's the widest focal length lens I can use with this matte box (on both FF and S35 sensor, using both stages of filters)? Will it work with a 10mm lens on S35 and/or a 14mm on FF?

A: The answer is...it depends. You notice focal lengths are not listed for matte boxes like this. That is because it depends on the sensor, the camera, the lens and the matte box what will precisely work. That being said, we would say that this matte box should have no problem with an 18mm on Super35 and 24mm on full frame. Depending on all above conditions, wider than those lengths may be possible. However, we would tend to think that the real answer for 10mm on Super35 and/or 14mm on full frame would either be a single filter clip-on matte box or a two filter 6.6 x 6.6 matte box.

Q: 4. 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: 5. Im thinking about getting the 4x4 and 77mm screw on in this. Is the Black Frost 1/4 Filter the same as Black Frost 1/4 White Water Glass Filter? What's the White water bit?

A: It is same diffusion. However, Water White is the best, clearest no-color-glass Tiffen makes.

Q: 6. How thick is this Schneider 4x4 filter? Will it fit in a Lee Filters 100mm foundation kit if I install the 4mm optional spacers? Thanks!

A: This filter is 4mm thick.

Q: 7. Does it have male/female screw threads? Whats the size of the threads? Whats the size of the barrel? Can a 114mm Clamp on matte box fit on this?

A: According to Tiffen, they state that the 4.5” filters are not threaded and has no internal/external threads, as they are a drop-in style filter made for adapters. As such, the listed 4.5" size reflects the total size of the filter (the outer diameter) which would fit into a 4.5” holder.

Q: 8. Is this suitable for checking the sun position?

A: This is a filter for reducing viewed tones to what they would be similar to as black & white renditions. Do not look into the sun with this! Don't risk your eyesight looking thru this. There are other filters and tools for that.

Q: 9. Is the thread size on the front of the filter the same as the rear?

A: Yes it is

Q: 10. Is this Matte Box compatible with 138mm round filters?

A: This matte box is not compatible with any round filters, unless they are in a 4x5.65 filter tray.