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Tiffen 3x3" Black Diffusion Fx 1/2 Filter

Tiffen 3x3" Black Diffusion Fx 1/2 Filter
  • Product Code: eq2565
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$463.50 $732.33

The Tiffen 3x3" Black Diffusion FX 1/2 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. The 1/2 density provides more softening than the 1/4, but less than the 1.

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 3 x 3" / 76.2 x 76.2mm.

Diffusion Filter Creates Glow Effect    Softens Skin and Blemishes    Slight Reduction in Contrast    ColorCore Technology

Parameters
Size3 x 3" / 75 x 75 mm 
Front Accessory Thread / BayonetNo
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.26 lb

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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this viewing filter the same as Wratten #90, or, does it produce the same result?

A: Yes!

Q: 2. Does this have a 67mm front filter thread? Seeing if I can stack my variable ND filter on top of this one.

A: Yes, this will have a 67mm front filter thread. Keep in mind that you may experience vignetting when stacking filters when shooting at wide focal lengths.

Q: 3. can i use this filter with my 24mm sony gm lens(67mm) and nd filter without vignette?

A: It is not a thin or slim filter so it would most likely vignette the image on a 24mm lens. I would recommend using a 67 to 77 step up ring and the 77mm version of the filter. Please take a look at the following links: https://bhpho.to/3aChEVP and https://bhpho.to/3azJ0vP

Q: 4. Do these require the Dedolight adapter, or can they be simply inserted directly behind the barndoors of the Aputure LS-mini20d, which has two slots for 3x3" gels? I guess the answer would depend on how sturdy these are (which would depend on the thickness of these filters and on the material they are made of). But I do not see that information listed in the description. And the specs only have the dimensions of the box, which is useless information for deciding whether to buy this product.

A: When using these filters with select Dedolight heads, a filter holder is required. However, if the intent is to use it with the filter slots on the Aputure LS-Mini 20D fixtures, then a holder is not required.

Q: 5. Which strength do you recommend in between 1/4 and 1/2 for subtle effect to use on 50mm and 85mm lenses in everyday photography?

A: For a subtle look, I would recommend a 1/8 or a 1/4.

Q: 6. What is the difference between the grades?

A: The intensity of the gilter. The higher the number the on the filter the stronger the effect

Q: 7. May I know how long the filter will arrive?

A: The filter takes 2-4 weeks to arrive.

Q: 8. Are these diffusion sheets labeled, so you know which one is which?

A: Yes each filter is labeled in order to differentiate one from the other.

Q: 9. how to use a black and white viewing filter?

A: I use this filter all the time. Essentially it helps you to preview light and shadows by minmizing color to a single band. It turns a scene into deep montone view. Slightly to the deep amber side while allowing contrast to be previewed.Perfect for getting an idea of how a color scene will convert to BE

Q: 10. What is the difference between black glimmerglass and glimmerglass?

A: Hi--Black Glimmerglass filters offer all of the benefits of the original Glimmerglass filters, plus, they subtly remove harsh sharpness from modern lenses, adding a pleasing overall blending to contrast levels.

29/09/2024

[0.26 lb] If you're looking at this filter you likely already know what it is for, and sure enough it does exactly what Tiffen say. Optical resolution drops down but contrast loss and halation are kept to an absolute minimum. Strangely, if you look at Tiffen's triangle of diffusion diagram you'll see they put this filter halfway between resolution reduction and halation, implying you will get some soft highlight spreading. You absolutely do not and I don't know why that particular diagram suggests it when all their text and videos say it doesn't cause halation and, as I said, in use it certainly does not.
Allegedly on wide-angle shots or when using very small apertures you may see the black dots in the image. I can't say I've noticed this myself, but I only use this for shoulder-up shots, typically 50mm, often at fairly wide apertures, so I'm not in that 'danger zone'. If you want to shot wide and stopped down, maybe take caution and check out the Digital Diffusion/FX instead, which is meant to cause the same resolution drop without the black dots getting in the way.

I've had some limited experience with some Tiffen filters having poorly-cut threads, but otherwise the construction quality has been fine. Can't guarantee you'll get a faultless one but the fault rate, in my experience, has at least been very low – about one out of twenty filters having an issue, and even then, not one severe enough to stop the filter from mounting and functioning.

5
22/09/2024

[0.26 lb] I love these filters, and I have the FX2 on all of my lenses for wedding videography. I like how it softens faces and reduces fine textures without adding any halation or losing contrast. My only gripe would be the artifacts in the filter are pretty noticeable in the bokeh or when the lens flares, but that's easy enough to work around.

5
08/09/2024

[0.26 lb] This filter performs as advertised. It has a quality finish and threads perfectly in my Nikon glass.

5
05/09/2024

[0.26 lb] This Gold Diffusion FX 1/4 is a very nice filter to take the edge off digital. A golden glow is added with no or very little halation and I use it at outdoor parties and blond portraits.

5
18/08/2024

[0.26 lb] I have mainly been using the filter to soften the portraits I take because I print straight from the memory card without using computer touch-up. I'm extremely pleased with the softening filter effects. I do make adjustments in my camera to work with the filter as in the sharpness and the coloring to suit my taste for the end results that I'm looking for in the particular portrait that I'm shooting. The results of the filter are very minor but to me that is the way it should be - just enough to take a second look at the photo without realizing why you took a second look.... The camera lens had problems AFing, the photos looked blurry more than not. I tried hard to make it work for me but NO GO.Also it is hard to find much info and samples of the filter's performance on the internet.I still plan to experiment further with the filter on other photo ops besides portraits. But I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys the challenge of producing their end results from the camera and not the computer.Thanks for reading this; I hope it is helpful.Mary Grace@

5
12/08/2024

[0.26 lb] I own two of these for two camera shoots. They produce a nice subtle softening for skin and reduction in overall contrast. Not too much, just enough to take the edge of digital cinema cameras.

5
26/07/2024

[0.26 lb] Probably my favorite of this series - I have the series in 72mm. Nice to use on any blonde/fair skinned person. Afternoon shots in overcast days in the #1 is good as well!

5
22/07/2024

[0.26 lb] I bought this filter for HDSLR video use. The 1/2 grade provides a very subtle diffusion effect with minimal contrast loss. Ultimately, it takes the edge off of HDSLR video and provides a very close alternative to that elusive film look.

5
15/06/2024

[0.26 lb] The golden glow this filter adds is beautiful! Magnificent on sunny days and blonde or fair skinned subjects!

5
04/06/2024

[0.26 lb] The Tiffen Black Diffusion/FX 3 filter produces the effect I was looking for. It's well made with a nice finish and threads easily on my Nikon glass.

5

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