This 72mm Tiffen 85/ND Filter 72mm 2-Stopblends both an amber color conversion 85 and a 0.6 neutral density filter. The ND filtration provides a 2-stop exposure reduction for darkening the entire image in order to photograph with a wider aperture or slower shutter speed than normally required. The 85 filtration covers the entire filter plane and converts the color temperature to 3400K for use with type A (tungsten) film.

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.

0.6 Optical Density    ColorCore Technology    Amber 85 and Neutral Density    Warming Filter to Decrease Color Temp    ND Filter to Increase Exposure Length

Combination of both an amber color conversion 85 and a neutral density filter.

0.6 ND filter darkens the image, allowing you to photograph with a longer shutter speed or wider aperture than normally required.

85 filter converts the color temperature to 3400K, allowing you to use type A tungsten-balanced film in daylight situations.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this fit on Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS lens?

A: The Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS uses a 49mm filter, so the Urth ND2-400 (1-8.6 Stop) Variable ND Lens Filter (49mm), BH # URVND240049 would be a compatible filter. https://bhpho.to/3JamQyR

Q: 2. I have the Sony FE 70-200mm F4. What size do i need to fit this ND FIlter?

A: You can answer your question, by looking at the threaded, filter end of your Sony lens, where the correct size should be printed on the bezel. Good luck!

Q: 3. Is this compatible with an e-mount Sigma 50mm? I can seem to get it to thread onto my lens.

A: Yes, it is compatible.

Q: 4. Will the 52mm fit my Nikon P600?

A: This filter will not fit the P600, as the P600 does not have filter threads.

Q: 5. Has anybody tried this filter on an Panasonic FZ300, or for that matter FZ200?

A: Coenraad, thanks for your interest in the Tiffen VND filter. The X Bar effect you mentioned is a product of optical physics and happens with all VND filters when operated outside their intended parameters. VND filters consist of two polarizing filters, as you twist one polarizer in relation to another you create the VND effect. The X Bar typically happens when you are shooting the filter at darker densities and you are using a wide focal length, this will be more common on full frame sensor cameras instead of cropped sensor cameras. To eliminate the X Bar effect you should reduce the density setting of the VND, change your focal length by zooming on more or a combination of both until the effect disappears.

Q: 6. Can these filters be stacked on b+W uv filters. Planning on using them for 58,72, and 77mm lenses I have with the uvs On.

A: I only stack this with an adapter to accommodate the smaller lenses. When I was looking at this filter, I chose the one for my largest lens and then bought adapters to use it on the smaller lens. This is the last filter I use in a stack and have used it stacked on my uv filter in 77mm.

Q: 7. What size do i need for the Sony - E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS E-Mount Lens (Silver) ?

A: I believe 77mm, but I don't own that lens -

Q: 8. Will 52 mm work for 50mm prime lens?

A: If your lens has a 52mm filter thread, then it will work.

Q: 9. I am interested in this filter however, would this cause any vignetting using a canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II? Thank you

A: This is good filter if you only stop down to about 3/4s it's capacity. I've not had good luck stopping down to the very darkest of it's potential. I ended up getting an X of darkness in my images. I'd keep shopping. I know it's a better price than some of the others on the market, but if i know now, I would not buy it again.

Q: 10. Can I use this to photograph a total solar eclipse?

A: Yes