The Tiffen 4x5.65" Soft/FX 1/2 Filtercan be applied to purposely reduce 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.

This filter has a grade of 1/2. Grades of 1/8, 1/4, 1, 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 and is compatible with filter holders that can accommodate 4mm-thick, 4 x 5.65" rectangular filters. 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.

Soft-Focus Effect    Reduces Subject Blemishes and Wrinkles    Maintains Overall Sharpness    4mm-Thick Optical Glass Construction    ColorCore Technology    Padded Pouch

• General soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness
• Reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles
• Provides a smoother appearance of fine lines and textures
• Constructed from optical glass for clarity and color fidelity
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What step down ring should I get to fit my Tiffen VND 138mm filter at the back of this mattebox..

A: Sorry, wrong size, 138mm is just the the size of the filters inside. Should say 143mm which is the size of the housing it need to be hold tight and fit in. And also may I know the rear opening size of this Tilta mb-t04 mattebox.. Thank u in advance..

Q: 2. 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: 3. Can this VND setup be used next to another Rota Tray with just a CP, so I can have both VND and CP? Will this work?

A: The Tiffen Multi Rota Tray Variable Neutral Density Kit with Extra 4x5.65" Circular Polarizer has a rotating ROUND CP that is permanently in the tray, and could be used alone for CP. When combined with one of the included Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Circular Polarizer Filters, which would take up another space in your Matte Box, it becomes a variable ND solution. Tiffen also includes a spare 4x5.65" Circular Polarizer as a backup.

Q: 4. Is it really 9.5 lbs? I am a little worried about the weight.

A: It is a heavy matte box, it is about a 1.5kg (3.3lbs) without the flags and hard mattes, and 15mm rod adapter. In my case I have a F55 and an Alexa so it is not over kill. The box it came in was about 12lbs. Great build.

Q: 5. Will this fit the RF 28-70 f2?

A: Yes. The Canon RF 28-70mm uses 95mm filters so the PolarPro QuartzLine FX Mist Filter (95mm, 1/4 Diffusion) will fit.

Q: 6. 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.

Q: 7. Is this the product with two 4x5 filter holders? Does it come with the fabric donut attachment?

A: 1 4x4 and 1 4x5.6No fabric donut

Q: 8. Is this compatible with double thickness (2filter size) holders? Something like the Lindsey Optics Diopter +2?

A: The ARRI MMB-2 Basic Module Double 4 x 5.65" can support up to two 4 x 5.65" or two 4 x 4" filter trays, so yes, you could use a doubly thick filter with this matte box.

Q: 9. what range of stops of light does it cut?

A: The Tiffen Multi Rota Tray Variable Neutral Density Kit with Extra 4x5.65" Circular Polarizer offers 2-6 stops.

Q: 10. 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.