The Tiffen 55mm Gold Diffusion 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. In addition to the diffusion provided, a gold tint is also added to the image giving more warmth and helping to balance skin tones. This filter has a 1 density, providing a 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    Gold Tint for Additional Warmth    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.

Gold tint provides additional warmth and helps to balance skin tones.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Could you please let me know where is this filter made?

A: Japan.

Q: 2. Is it “Made in Japan”?

A: Yes, this filter is made in Japan.

Q: 3. I just purchased the LED500 and it has a clear piece of plastic that can slide in and out and sits infront of the LED's. Can the additional filters that can be purchased be swapped out with this clear plastic or do I need the diffusion frame? I can see an answer from 2015 saying I require the frame but wondering if the units I bought in 2019 have a different design which means I don't need too?

A: The newer Silver series 500 LED and the older LED500 have different shapes and filters. This one requires a filter frame.

Q: 4. As there are no filter numbers listed on the filters... It is very difficult to identify them. Are the packaged in a specific order?

A: That brand is not marked or in a specific order.Rosco gels are marked.Rosco Diffusion Filter Kit (12 x 12 ) B&H # RODFK1212 MFR # 110120120001.And this might be helpful to have as well, Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook, B&H # ROSBCR MFR # 950SBCNG0103

Q: 5. Does this include the half density soft frost or 3004?

A: Rosco 3004 is not included in this sample pack.

Q: 6. Are these ridged or not?

A: These are not rigid.

Q: 7. How many in the pack? All the same? do they fit on the light without using a filter holder? Thanks

A: In this kit, you would receive two diffusers and it would require a diffusion frame for use. The Dracast Filter Frame for LED500 Light B&H # DRFH500 would be the one you need. Please see the image below for reference.

Q: 8. Can you pair this filter with a Heliopan 24 mm medium yellow filter in my Rollei 35T for black and white film ?

A: I purchased the 27mm UV filter for the Voigtlander 50mm Heliar that has a 27mm filter thread. I do not think you could mount a 24mm yellow filter on. That said, the UV filter does have the front threading to allow me to mount the screw-in hood that comes with my lens. Hope this helps.

Q: 9. hello,is it a diffusion filter for the older Dracast 2000LED panel (the 2013 version, not the blue one) ? thank you !

A: No, that filter is for the new LED2000 Panel. And the manufacture says they do not have one for the old version.

Q: 10. Can these be used in a 500W fresnel? What is their burn rating?

A: Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not list the heat rating of these filters. However, if using them with the proper filter frame for a 500 watt fresnel, they would work fine.