The 55mm Tiffen 55mm Soft-Edge ND Filter, 2-Stopfrom Tiffen 55mm Soft-Edge ND Filter, 2-Stopis a graduated neutral density filter that helps to specifically darken skies and other bright areas of the image. The filter is densest at the edge and tapers to clear by the middle, with a feathered line between the density and clear areas. Neutral density filters do not affect the coloration of the image and the 0.6 density provides a 2-stop reduction in light from entering the lens.

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.

0.6 Optical Density    ColorCore Technology    Aluminum Filter Ring    Reduces Exposure in Selective Areas

0.6 ND graduated filter darken skies and other bright areas of the image.

Feathered edge is neither soft nor hard, providing a natural-appearing taper between the density and clear areas of the filter.

Neutral density filters do not affect the overall coloration of the image.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have a Nikon 50mm f/1.4 lens with a good. The lens cap fits inside the lens and it says 58mm. Will this lens filter fit this lens?

A: Yes, any 58mm filter will fit.

Q: 2. any noticeable loss of image quality (especially sharpness) with this ND filter? Thank you

A: I was just now looking at the same subject shot with and without my Bower 52mm variable ND. And I didn't see the filter adding any softness at all. I'll do some more testing but I just don't see a problem at this point. Seems like a great value for 25 bucks. I suspect people may be shooting wide open, getting suboptimal sharpness, and blaming the filter.

Q: 3. Would this fit the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Canon EF?

A: It will work with a step up ring but you can get one that is 72mm to fit directly.

Q: 4. What lens caps fit?

A: this should work , ZEISS 86mm Front Lens Cap B&H # ZEFLC86

Q: 5. On a Tamron 18-300 for Fuji (crop), will this have vignetting at 18mm? If so, what thread should I move up to (stock is 67mm)?

A: The Tiffen 67mm Variable Neutral Density Filter will not vignette the image on the Tamron 18-300mm lens. I would recommend considering the 77mm version (and a 67 to 77mm step up ring) because that would allow use on more lenses.

Q: 6. Does it come with a case?

A: No sadly it is just a plastic display case.

Q: 7. What's the weight of the filter Could it be used instead of the balancing ring needed for the X5S?(drone proposes).

A: The weight is not provided by the manufacturer and we do not have a way to weigh it. It would be best to contact the manufacturer to find out if they know that information; B+W/Schneider Optics can be reached at 800-645-7239.

Q: 8. What diameter lens cover will fit over this filter please?

A: The lens cover for your lens should fit over the filter. So if your lens is 95mm, and your filter is 95mm, then you need a 95mm lens cover.

Q: 9. Is this compatible with the Moment Cinebloom filter? Can I use both at the same time?

A: While this could be screwed into the front of a Moment 72mm CineBloom filter, there is a chance of vignetting on wide angle lenses.

Q: 10. Am I right to assume that a 58mm lens cap would fit over this filter?

A: Yes, technically a 58mm lens cap should fit. But filters like these can be wider. They essentially are made up of two polarizing filters sandwiched together. So they can be a bit wider because of that.