The Tiffen 86mm Warm Soft/FX 5 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 5. Grades of 1/2, 1, 2, 3, and 4 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    86mm Front Filter Threads    Coarse Front and Rear Threads    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
• 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
• 86mm front filter threads for coarse rear threads allow for use with other filters
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this filter neutral?

A: The ZEISS POL filter is neutral and does not impart a color cast to the image.

Q: 2. will this fit the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120 mm f/4G ED VR lens??

A: This filter is too large as it is a 122mm diameter, the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 VR lens requires a 77mm sized filter.

Q: 3. Hi there, are all four surfaces multicoated (in terms of flare reduction)? Thanks!

A: According to Zeiss, this is coated on all of the surfaces.

Q: 4. Is this good for a 18-400 tamron lens

A: This would be good enough, though a a clear, multicoated filter would offer more light transmission for better contrast and color. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/756817-REG/B_W_66_1066110_72mm_XS_Pro_NANO_Clear.html

Q: 5. I just purchased the Nikon 10-24. Any vignetting issues with wide angle lenses? Is ring thin enough?

A: For a super wide-angle lens like your Nikon 10-24, you'd be better off with the more expensive B+W XS-PRO UV Haze because it's slimmer. Mary B's response is utterly irrelevant because she's referring to a telephoto lens.

Q: 6. Will this filter work with the Nikon 500mm f/4.0P IF ED manual focus lens? Thank you

A: If any filter would work, the B+W would as they are the best make of filter available. With a brass black mount and optically perfect glass, you should not have any problems.

Q: 7. Will this filter work with a Canon 70-300mm USM IS telephoto lens?

A: yes it will and a good solid uv filter

Q: 8. Will this filter fit on a Canon EF 70-200mm lens?

A: It depends upon which version of the 70-200mm you have: the f/4 versions have a 67mm filter thread, while the f/2.8 versions have a 77mm thread. Check exactly which version you do own (there are five by now!) and look at the filter thread or filter size in specs.

Q: 9. Will this fit Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2T?

A: Yes it will, it's what I have on my G2

Q: 10. Does this filter have threading on the front so you can stack other 77mm filters in front of it? In other words, does it have dual threading (front and back)?

A: yes it does, but if you have FX, it may cause Vignetting.....look into the slim version if you intend to stack on FX