The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Soft/FX 3 Filter is designed to intentionally soften the look of blemishes and wrinkles in portrait photography. It can also be used to create an overall soft-focus effect while maintaining the essential sharpness of the image. A matrix of small lenses integrated into the filter's surface helps to gently smooth fine lines and textures, contributing to a more appealing and graceful depiction of subjects.

This specific filter possesses a grade of 3. Alternatives with grades of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, and 5 are also offered. As you move up the grading scale, the intensity of the filter's effect increases approximately twofold with each higher grade. When employing higher-grade filters, a halo-like illumination around highlights can be achieved, enhancing a subject's appearance or creating specific artistic outcomes.

Constructed from top-quality optical glass, this filter guarantees both image clarity and precise color representation. It seamlessly fits into filter holders designed to accommodate 4mm-thick, 4 x 5.65" rectangular filters. The filter is meticulously crafted using ColorCore technology, a meticulous production process that involves sandwiching the filter substrate between two layers of optical glass. The substrate is then meticulously ground to an extraordinary tolerance level of 1/10,000th of an inch, ensuring 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