The Tiffen 6.6" Softnet White 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 soft glow. The white distinction provides even diffusion and lessening of contrast within the scene. The 3 density provides more softening than the 2, but less than the 4.

Tiffen filters are 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. This filter measures 6.6 x 6.6" / 167.6 x 167.6mm.

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

White distinction provides more diffusion and lessening of contrast within the scene to create a more glowing appearance.

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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can I mount another filter in front of that?

A: Yes, the Tiffen 77mm Glimmerglass 1/4 Filter has 77mm front filter threads.

Q: 2. Is there any light loss?

A: From testing in the store, we saw no visible change in exposure, likely indicating a 1x filter factor and almost complete light transmission (minus any potential loss from coatings and glimmerglass particulates).

Q: 3. Do you know what the equivalent strength of the 1 on this filter is? I was just on set where we used 1/8 in 4 x 5.65 and I liked the strength

A: The Tiffen Glimmerglass 1/8 Filter is not made in a screw on type. That is a very low density. The 77mm circular ones come in 1, 3 and 5. So those will have a stronger effect compared to the 1/8.

Q: 4. Will this 55mm filter fit on a vintage Leica Summicron -R "E55" filter thread?

A: Although the threads are not as fine as the Leica filters, it should still fit.

Q: 5. Does the 82mm version have front threads and rear threads? Already asked but improperly answered

A: Yes, the Tiffen Glimmerglass Filter has a front and rear thread and can be stacked.

Q: 6. Can this filter screw onto a ZEISS Supreme Prime 50mm? Just a hypothetical question

A: This filter will fit any lens with a 95mm Coarse thread

Q: 7. Is there any loss of light when using this filter?

A: No

Q: 8. Hello . What is the equivalent number of a glimmer glass 1/2 in the 4x4 size?

A: Here is the product code for Tiffen 4 x 4" Glimmerglass 1/2. BH #TIGGH44 • MFR #44GG12. Here is a link to it as well. https://bhpho.to/3smPy7u

Q: 9. Can I mount on this filter Variable Nd on top?

A: Yes you can mount a Variable ND filter on top of this, you may get vignetting depending on the lens, but it will mount.

Q: 10. Is this Tiffen 49mm Glimmerglass 1 Filter Standard a good fit for my Fujifilm X100V with a Squarehood MKIII on it?

A: In order to use this Tiffen 49mm Glimmerglass 1 Filter on the Fujifilm X100V in general, it must have the FUJIFILM AR-X100 Adapter Ring (Black), BH # FUARX100B attached. https://bhpho.to/2X7oM6m