The Tiffen Gold Diffusion/FX 1/2 Filter 2x3"diffuses strong light entering the lens and produces a glowing effect. While the resulting image appears softer and ethereal, there is little loss of clarity or detail. This filter works by diffusing the light entering the lens with small aberrations; by spreading the light more evenly, a soft glow is created rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter. In addition to the diffusion provided, a gold tint is also added to the image giving more warmth and helping to balance skin tones. The 1/2 density provides more softening than the 1/4, but less than the 1.

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 2 x 3" / 50.8 x 76.2mm.

Diffusion Filter Creates Glow Effect    Softens Skin and Blemishes    Gold Tint for Additional Warmth    Slight Reduction in Contrast    ColorCore Technology

Diffuser filter provides an ethereal quality to photographs, resulting in a dream-like atmosphere.

Soft image quality does not detract from the overall detail of the image.

Light entering the lens is diffused by small aberrations, creating a soft glow rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter.

Gold tint provides additional warmth and helps to balance skin tones.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I just purchased the LED500 and it has a clear piece of plastic that can slide in and out and sits infront of the LED's. Can the additional filters that can be purchased be swapped out with this clear plastic or do I need the diffusion frame? I can see an answer from 2015 saying I require the frame but wondering if the units I bought in 2019 have a different design which means I don't need too?

A: The newer Silver series 500 LED and the older LED500 have different shapes and filters. This one requires a filter frame.

Q: 2. What's the differences between Black Glimmerglass and Black Promist?

A: The glimmer glass filter is designed to take the crisp edges off the images that modern lenses and digital cameras produce. The filter subtly softens the image and lowers detail resolution for those who want to simulate the look of film footage while shooting on digital gear. This black Glimmerglass model reduces contrast and overall sharpness and can smooth out unwanted blemishes, wrinkles, or other fine details in a subject's face while keeping the general image in focus. The black pro mist filter helps to reduce the value of the highlights while slightly 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 1/8 density provides less contrast and highlight reduction than the 1/4, while still allowing for a soft, pastel-like quality of light.

Q: 3. hello,is it a diffusion filter for the older Dracast 2000LED panel (the 2013 version, not the blue one) ? thank you !

A: No, that filter is for the new LED2000 Panel. And the manufacture says they do not have one for the old version.

Q: 4. As there are no filter numbers listed on the filters... It is very difficult to identify them. Are the packaged in a specific order?

A: That brand is not marked or in a specific order.Rosco gels are marked.Rosco Diffusion Filter Kit (12 x 12 ) B&H # RODFK1212 MFR # 110120120001.And this might be helpful to have as well, Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook, B&H # ROSBCR MFR # 950SBCNG0103

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. How flimsy are these? Will they slide in the front of 1X1 litepanels and stand up to constant use?

A: I dont think it will stand on its own. I use a C47 to clip it to the light panel.

Q: 7. What is the difference between black glimmerglass and glimmerglass?

A: Hi--Black Glimmerglass filters offer all of the benefits of the original Glimmerglass filters, plus, they subtly remove harsh sharpness from modern lenses, adding a pleasing overall blending to contrast levels.

Q: 8. hello I have lens Canon RF 24-105 F4 ,I buy Freewell Magnetic Diffusion 1/4 Glow Mist Filter but i dont know what miss part ?

A: You need the Freewell 77mm Magnetic Base Ring for the Magnetic Diffusion 1/4 Glow Mist filter to work. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1616250-REG/freewell_fw_77_er_77mm_empty_magnetic_base.html

Q: 9. Is this only for LED 500's with barn doors? I just received mine and they are nowhere close to fitting perfectly inside the light.

A: These filters need this Barndoor / Filter holder. Dracast Barndoors for LED500 BH #DRBD500 • MFR #DR-BARN500

Q: 10. Are these diffusion sheets labeled, so you know which one is which?

A: Yes each filter is labeled in order to differentiate one from the other.