The Tiffen 72mm Soft/FX 1/2 Camera Filtercan be applied to purposely reduce 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.

This filter has a grade of 1/2. Grades of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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    Reduces Subject Blemishes and Wrinkles    Maintains Overall Sharpness    Optical Glass Construction    ColorCore Technology    72mm Front Filter Threads    Plastic Case

• General soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness
• Reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles
• Provides a smoother appearance of fine lines and textures
• Constructed from optical glass for clarity and color fidelity
• 72mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Plastic case included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What size lens cap do I need for the 58 mm filter?

A: This is incorrect. The front threads of the 58VND are 67mm, however he Tiffen VND filter has very little front filter threads to avoid vignetting. As a result, a front lens cap cannot be attached. We recommend that you remove the filter and return it to its protective pouch instead of leaving it on the lens

Q: 2. Can this be used on the FUJIFILM XF 56mm f/1.2 R Lens?

A: Yes, the 77mm version of this filter will fit the 56 1.2 with the addition of a 62-77mm step up ring.

Q: 3. Does this filter work with Canon RF 15-35mm Lens?

A: Yes.

Q: 4. Does this ND filter also act as a polarizer filter? Do I need another Circular Polarizer filter to cut out more haze or would that be overkill? Thanks for any inputs!

A: No, the NF filter will not take care of haze, but really, neither will a CP do that good a job on haze. I use the variable ND filter to control exposure time during the day for something like a capture of a waterfall or stream. To knock back glare from the water, or say shiny leaves under a forest canap, a CP needs to be added. As for haze(?)- that's best handled in post with the dehaze slider, IMO.

Q: 5. will this fit lens Sony 28-75mm f/2.8?

A: This filter will fit on any lens designed with 67mm filter threads, please check the specifications for your particular lens to determine the filter thread size.

Q: 6. Can I use this to photograph a total solar eclipse?

A: Yes

Q: 7. I own a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 super wide-angle lense, will this filter cause any vignetting? I'm worried that with the 102.4 degree view that it will still catch the rim in my shots and I don't want to spend $160.00 on something I won't be happy with.

A: The Tiffen VND will vignette at approximately 24mm on a full frame camera and 16mm on a cropped sensor camera. Your choice depends on which camera you have and if you wish to live with some vignetting at wider angles when shooting with a cropped sensor camera.

Q: 8. Hello, i'd like to know if this ND filter would fit in the sony 18-105 F4 G, according to the lens specifications the is 72 mm, so it would be fine, but i wanna make sure

A: Tiffen 72mm Variable Neutral Density Filter BH #TIVND72 will fit Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens BH #SO181054 perfectly.

Q: 9. How to photograph lights at night to get the starburst look

A: The Tiffen 77mm Variable Neutral Density Filter is usually used to slow down the shutter speed or when using a wider aperture. For a star burst effect at night, a filter such as the Tiffen 77mm North Star Effect Filter is often used: https://bhpho.to/4cTxgSe.

Q: 10. I have a Sony FE 100-400 mm lens with a 77mm filter size. Will a 77mm VND fit beneath the very deep lens hood of this lens?

A: The Tiffen 77mm Variable Neutral Density Filter has a larger outer diameter than the filter thread so the hood for the lens will not fit.