The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Soft/FX 1 Filter is designed to intentionally soften the look of blemishes and wrinkles in portraits or to create a gentle soft-focus effect while preserving the overall sharpness of the image. A matrix of small lenses distributed across the filter's surface works to subtly smooth fine lines and textures, offering a helpful tool for achieving a more flattering appearance of the subject.

This particular filter is classified with a grade of 1. Variations with grades of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are also accessible, each presenting an effect approximately twice as strong as the previous grade number. Higher-grade filters can generate a halation effect around highlights, further enhancing the subject's appearance or crafting specific creative outcomes.

The filter's construction employs optical glass, ensuring both image clarity and accurate color representation. It is seamlessly compatible with filter holders equipped to hold 4mm-thick, 4 x 5.65" rectangular filters. The filter is meticulously crafted using ColorCore technology, a meticulous process that entails sandwiching the filter substrate between two layers of optical glass. The substrate is then precisely ground to a remarkable tolerance level of 1/10,000th of an inch, resulting in a premium-quality filter that consistently delivers exceptional performance and image quality.

• General soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness
• Reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles
• Provides a smoother appearance of fine lines and textures
• Constructed from optical glass for clarity and color fidelity
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport