The Tiffen 86mm Softnet Black 3 Filteris a softening filter meant to replicate the look of draping silk over the lens in order to soften or diffuse light. This filter works by scattering light entering the lens through a mesh pattern, resulting in an overall even, soft glow. The black distinction helps to maintain the overall contrast of the scene by reducing the overall spread of light into the shadows. This filter has a 3 density, providing a noticeable 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.

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Simulates the effect of placing fabric in front of the lens to soften the overall image quality.

Black distinction helps to maintain the general contrast and restore density to darker regions of the image.

Mesh pattern helps to break up the light and smooth out fine textures.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does It fit in front of a Sigma 300-800 EX DG ?

A: No it does not. The front of the Sigma 300-800 EX DG lens is not threaded to be able to accept any type of conventional screw-on front filter. It has a special 46mm filter holder in the rear of the lens.

Q: 2. Does this filter have threading on the front so you can stack other 77mm filters in front of it? In other words, does it have dual threading (front and back)?

A: yes it does, but if you have FX, it may cause Vignetting.....look into the slim version if you intend to stack on FX

Q: 3. Good MorningMy question is very simple. Generally are UV Haze Filters, like this one, also recommended for HD CAMCORDERS wide lenses ? Or you recommend another one ?Carlos

A: You may use UV Haze filters on both still cameras and camcorders alike. However, the B+W 72mm UV Haze SC 010 Filter listed above would be a good recommendation for cameras that have a 35mm film full-frame focal length equivalent of 24mm or longer (to prevent vignetting). If the lens you own has a full-frame equivalent focal length wider than 24mm, then a slim filter would be recommended for use. As such, for wider lenses, I would instead recommend either the B+W 72mm UV Haze Slim MRC 010M Filter, B&H # BWUVMCS72, or the B+W 72mm XS-Pro UV MRC-Nano 010M Filter, B&H # BWUVXSP72.

Q: 4. Will this fit on the 16-70 f/4 Zeiss lens for the sony A6300?

A: If you mean Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens, then I don't think so. The specs say that this lens has a 55mm front thread. This filter is 72mm.

Q: 5. 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: 6. Is this viewing filter the same as Wratten #90, or, does it produce the same result?

A: Yes!

Q: 7. Will this filter work with a Canon 70-300mm USM IS telephoto lens?

A: yes it will and a good solid uv filter

Q: 8. Will this filter fit on a Canon EF 70-200mm lens?

A: It depends upon which version of the 70-200mm you have: the f/4 versions have a 67mm filter thread, while the f/2.8 versions have a 77mm thread. Check exactly which version you do own (there are five by now!) and look at the filter thread or filter size in specs.

Q: 9. Would this be recommended for use indoors?

A: Yes, UV filters are generally used these days as protect filters. Usually people leave them attached at all times.

Q: 10. Will this fit Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2T?

A: Yes it will, it's what I have on my G2