The Tiffen 58mm Low Contrast Filtercan be applied to purposely reduce contrast while photographing an image or while recording video. By redistributing illumination from brighter to darker areas within a scene, this filter is useful in helping to balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows. Detail is increased within shadow regions while a halation effect around highlights is created which can further enhance a scene's appearance or produce a desired effect.

This filter has a grade of 2. Grades of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 3, 4, and 5 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase.

This filter is 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.

Useful for Reducing Contrast    Helps Balance Highlights and Shadows    Increases Illumination in Shadows    Increases Detail in Shadows    Halation Effect for Highlights    ColorCore Technology    58mm Front Filter Threads    Plastic Case

• Reduces contrast for photography or while recording video
• Redistributes illumination from highlights to shadows within a scene
• Helps balance the tonal range among highlights and shadows
• Increases shadow detail while creating halation effect around highlights
• 58mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Plastic case included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I stack this CPL on top of a fixed ND filter (see link), will they thread together ? And should I put the CPL on the outside, on top of the ND? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/163449-REG/Tiffen_67WIDCP_67mm_Circular_Polarizing_Wide.html/qa

A: The filter that is already on the lens would need to have front threads in order to stack another filter.

Q: 2. Will these fit the Sony Alpha a6000?

A: These fit any lens with a 49mm thread

Q: 3. will this work with a canon 18-135mm lens?

A: It is the right size for your lens but if you use it at the widest angle you'll get some vignetting where the edge of the filter will appear as a dark shadow in the outer corners of the image. It won't be a problem at longer focal lengths. This is tolerable if you can crop these corners in post production. This filter will really raise the quality of light and colour in your landscapes.

Q: 4. Will these filters be compatible with Nikon D3200?

A: The Tiffen 52mm Digital ND Filter Kit will fit a lens that has 52mm filter threads such as the Nikon 18-55 AFS lens which was commonly sold together with the D3200 camera.

Q: 5. It seems like these are cheaper if purchased individually, am I missing something?

A: The added cost is due to the inclusion of the filter pouch.

Q: 6. Why are these labeled "Digital?" Will they work fine with film cameras?

A: Although this kit is shown as the Tiffen 58mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit, these same filters can also work on a film camera.

Q: 7. Will this work with the sony 10-18mm lens?

A: The totally correct answer is I don't really know. On the other hand I see no reason why it should not work. I bought this filter in the 67mm size for my Canon EF-s 10-18mm lens for a camera with an APC size sensor. The Canon lens is equivalent to a16-28.8mm full frame lens while your Sony lens works out like a 15-27mm equivalent. I bought the low profile filter when I realized that my regular polarizer vignetted at 10mm. The new filter solved this problem. Even though your lens is a scant millimeter (equivalent) wider and the size is 5mm smaller I still believe that the filter will work for you without vignetting, which I assume is your concern. Looking at the geometry of the two lenses I think you will be safe.

Q: 8. Does this work with Otterboxes?

A: The Tiffen 58mm Filter Adapter for iPhone 14/15, B&H # TISP58FA14 is designed to work without a phone case on.

Q: 9. Does this have female threads on the outside to attach a ND filter ?

A: The Tiffen 77mm Circular Polarizing Wide Angle (Low Profile Design) Filter does not have front filter threads.

Q: 10. Does filter performance is affected using an adapter for a lens of another diameter?

A: No