The Tiffen 86mm 81EF Light Balancing Filterhelps to decrease the color temperature by 650K in order to warm the image slightly in order to match the color quality of illumination. When using an 81EF filter, you will be able to attain 3200K balance when the prevailing light source is 3850K. The warming effect of this filter requires a 0.6-stop increase in exposure for normal results.

This filter is 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.

Warming Light Balancing Filter    Less 650K to Convert 3850 to 3200K    ColorCore Technology

Light balancing filter decreases color temperature and provides a warming effect.

Subtracts 650K in order to attain 3200K color balance from 3850K illumination.

Filter factor of 1.5 requires a 0.6-stop increase in exposure.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are these two filter make a big difference between NiSi 86mm Circular Polarizer filter vs 86mm Enhanced Circular Polarizer filter?

A: Both NiSi circular polarizers are excellent, but from our experience, the Enhanced CPL tends to be more suitable for more saturated color aesthetics and landscape photography, including but not limited to general landscapes, cityscapes, sunrise/sunset, etc.

Q: 2. I thought this filter was coated. Why is it not? Thank you.

A: The non-coated filter is designated as "PRO C-PL". The coated (enhanced) CPL is designated as "Landscape NC-PL".

Q: 3. Can this be mounted on a Nikon z 14-24 2.8s lens?

A: Yes. As the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens has 112mm front filter threads, yes, the B+W UV-Haze #010 MRC MASTER Filter (112mm) would be compatible for use on the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens.

Q: 4. Do I need #NIPV7AD82 to use this CPL filter with the NiSI V7 Alpha 100mm Aluminum Filter Holder?

A: That is correct to use the NiSi Enhanced Landscape CPL Filter for NiSi 100mm V7 Holder on the NiSI V7 Alpha 100mm Aluminum Filter Holder you need the NiSi 82mm Main Adapter for 100mm V7 Filter Holder Kit, https://bhpho.to/3MPSJ1l .

Q: 5. Will this fit my Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA Lens?

A: Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA LensB&H # SO3528 MFR # SEL35F28Z PhysicalFilter Thread Front:49 mmDimensions (DxL) Approx. 2.42 x 1.44 (61.5 x 36.5 mm) They are the same thread size so it should fit.Nice filter. I use one on my SONY RX100M2

Q: 6. Will this filter work with this NiSi system? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1609036-REG/nisi_nip_100_nz1424_100mm_filter_holder_for.html

A: According to NiSi, this 86mm Enhanced CPL filter is meant to work with the V5, V5 Pro, V6, and C4 system holders.

Q: 7. Does it works well with the Nisi V6 as with V5 ?

A: Yes this should work with both the V6 as well as the V5 Holders.

Q: 8. Are the filter rings for the Master series still brass as they were on the XS-Pro series? I noticed that B&H makes no reference to this in the listings.

A: Yes the B+W Master Series still offer a brass ring.

Q: 9. Is it compatible with the NiSi V7 Alpha 100mm Aluminum Filter Holder?

A: Yes, the NiSI V7 Alpha 100mm Aluminum Filter Holder can work with this NiSI Enhanced Landscape CPL Filter.

Q: 10. how many filters are in this kit?

A: This is one filter.