The Tiffen 138mm Black Diffusion FX 1/2 Filterdiffuses 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. This filter has a 1/2 density, providing a very small amount of softening.

Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

Diffusion Filter Creates Glow Effect    Softens Skin and Blemishes    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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. Can these be cut with a standard paper cutter?

A: It may be difficult with some of the more flexible/flimsy sheets, you are much better of with scissors or xacto knife.

Q: 3. 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: 4. Is this suitable for checking the sun position?

A: This is a filter for reducing viewed tones to what they would be similar to as black & white renditions. Do not look into the sun with this! Don't risk your eyesight looking thru this. There are other filters and tools for that.

Q: 5. Is it possible to use these filters with a scanner (epson expression 12000 xl) without fear of scratching the glass?

A: The filters will not harm the glass.

Q: 6. Hi, i didn’t receive the said equipment yet

A: Please call our customer service department for product eta at 800-221-5743.

Q: 7. ARRI Diopter Frame 138mm for Matte Box BH # ARK2.0013740 • MFR # K2.0013740 Can it be used with this product?

A: 138mm filters and 138mm filter holders all confirm to industry standards and thus are all compatible. To answer your question, yes, this filter will work in that frame.

Q: 8. Which strength do you recommend in between 1/4 and 1/2 for subtle effect to use on 50mm and 85mm lenses in everyday photography?

A: For a subtle look, I would recommend a 1/8 or a 1/4.

Q: 9. Is the Tiffen multi rota tray able to hold a 138mm diopter?

A: Sorry, but since the filter is permanently mounted, you cannot substitute a 138mm diopter.

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.