The Tiffen 4x4 Pro-Mist 1/16 Filterhelps to reduce the value of the highlights while noticeably lowering the overall contrast. This filter is especially useful for smoothing out and softening facial wrinkles and other blemishes. While designed for use with movies, this filter can also be used for fashion and beauty applications. Unlike a traditional diffusion or soft focus filter, Pro-Mist filters provide little loss of detail across the image. The 1/16 density provides less contrast and highlight reduction than the 1/8, while also allowing for a soft, pastel-like quality of light.

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 4" / 101.6 x 101.6mm.

Reduces Highlights and Lowers Contrast    Softens Wrinkles and Blemishes    Creates a Soft Quality of Light    ColorCore Technology

Pro-Mist filters provide little loss of detail across the image compared to traditional diffusion and soft focus filters.

Especially useful for smoothing out and softening facial wrinkles and other blemishes.

Pro-Mist filters provide little loss of detail across the image compared to traditional diffusion and soft focus filters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What polarizer can I use with this that will give me 1) No vignetting and 2) Blue sky will not be uneven (usually on 16mm, blue sky will be thick in middle when using polarizer) ?

A: No polarizer will work because in a wide angle lens the angle of light incidence is beyond the polarizing angle in the corners. Even a huge 6x6 will not stop uneven sky.Its not necessary anyway....skies are evenly darker blue in wide angle lenses...better to use a big graduated filter to bring down the sky brightness to emphasize the foreground detail, and still get beautiful deep sky blue.

Q: 2. Does it have image stabilization?

A: Yes this does have Optical Steady Shot built into the lens.

Q: 3. does this fit on a SOny fx9?

A: This lens fits on Sony E mount full frame cameras. I have mine on a Sony A7III. I hope this helps.

Q: 4. Anyone used this lens on the Sony a7II? I am considering this or the Canon 16-34 F4.

A: I've used both. I prefer the Sony 16-35. it's sharp and quick to focus. smaller size as well

Q: 5. Will a normal UV filter create vignetting? Will this lens require a slim filter to avoid this?

A: I equiped my Tessar with a normal (Hoya) UV filter without noticing any vignetting!

Q: 6. How does this lens compare to the Sony Vario-Tessar 16-70mm f/4 Lens?

A: They both are very good lenses Zeiss glass , 16-70mm is not a full frame lens .

Q: 7. is this the OSS version?

A: Yes, there is no version of this lens that doesnt have OSS.

Q: 8. how well does this perform in low light?

A: Hi Marjorie, this lens performs very well in low light situations. -Anthony

Q: 9. I'm concerned about the few reviews mentioning problems with the autofocus. Is this likely a mechanical or firmware issue?

A: Overall, we don't have issues with the auto-focus of this lens. Defects can occur when making these lenses. If anything does happen that is not up to par, we urge you to send us an email at ProPhoto@bhphotovideo.com and we can make the right for you.

Q: 10. Is the lens hood included?

A: Yes