The Tiffen 52mm Black Satin 3 Filter for Photographyhelps to reduce the overall contrast of an image and better control the highlights within a scene. In addition to rendering highlights with a grittier, more grainy appearance, this filter also helps to subtly soften facial blemishes and wrinkles for a natural, refined look. The 3 density provides more contrast and highlight reduction than the 2, while still producing a soft, yet natural appearance.

This filter is constructed from Water White glass and is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between two pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and mounting to precision metal rings.

Reduces Highlights and Lowers Contrast    Softens Wrinkles and Blemishes    Provides Grainy, Mild Glow to Highlights    ColorCore Water White Glass

Offers greater control over highlights, reduces overall contrast, and produces a grittier, grainier appearance in highlight regions.

Smoothes facial blemishes, wrinkles, and other textures for a natural look.

Maintains clear focus and realizes a more filmic look than purely digital capture can otherwise record.

Ideally suited for use with modern lenses and digital image sensors.

Water White optical glass maintains high optical clarity.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have just purchased a used 70-300mm Nikon lens. I would like to protect the lens. Would this be an appropriate filter to accomplish this task?

A: Yes.

Q: 2. Will there be any vignetting at 24mm?

A: The Nikon Neutral Clear Filter (77mm) is designed to have a thin profile, which helps prevent vignetting issues.

Q: 3. This Nikon 77mm Clear NC Glass Filter, Is it exactly the same the Nikon NC 77mm MADE IN JAPAN ( the case is Nikon CP-15 77mm , the number on the plastic box are UPC 0--------4827 JAN4----------8564 NC 77mm NEUTRAL COLOR NC FILTER ) ? Thank for your reply.

A: Yes. Nikon only manufactures one Nikon 77mm Clear NC Glass Filter, which uses Nikon's MFR # 2482 and is manufactured in Japan.

Q: 4. Will this work well with achieving the sunray effect during sunrise/sunset? Will this filter effect the look of the image in any other way?

A: This will not help with the sunray effect at sunrise or sunset. It will give more of a twinkle/pointed star effect of the sun or any other prominent light sources, such as the example shown with the street lamps.

Q: 5. I own the new Nikon P900 camera. I want a filter to protect the lens. Which filter works better to protect the lens, a clear glass filter or a UV filter?

A: In the days when Film was the only medium, the UV filter was definitely the way to go. With digital, most seem to prefer the clear glass filter. I own both (a hold-over from the days of film) and for the most part, I use the Nikon Clear Glass Filter on all my lens on my Digital SLRs. I'm still using UV on my Nikon F-100 for the shorter lenses, Skylight for longer ones. Hope this helps.

Q: 6. Can this Nikon 112mm filter be screwed directly on to the front of Z711, 14-24 F2.8 lens without using the lens hood?

A: Unfortunately you need to use the included hood to allow this lens to have screw threads for a filter. However, as stated, it is included in the box with the lens when you purchase it so you do not need any additional parts to allow filters to work.

Q: 7. I am looking for a protective filter for my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8. Will this filter fit? If not, which should I get?

A: No, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens takes a 58mm size filter.

Q: 8. Will this filter work on a Nikon 24-70 mm f2.8 lens?

A: No it will not.. 24-70 2.8 needs a 77mm filter.

Q: 9. does this effect exposure at all? If so by how many stops?

A: According to B+W, the filter factor of their Cross Screen 8x filters is 0, so there should be little to no affect on exposure.

Q: 10. Is this filter compatible with Nikon FM10 with stock Zoom Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 lens?

A: No