The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Softnet Black 1 is a softening filter designed to reproduce the effect of silk draped in front of the lens to soften or diffuse light. This filter works by dispersing light entering the lens through a mesh pattern, creating a soft, even glow. The black designation helps maintain the overall contrast of the scene by reducing the overall spread of light into the shadows. Density 1 offers less softening than density 2.

Tiffen filters are manufactured using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and polishing it flat to a tolerance of one 1/10,000th of an inch. This filter measures 4 x 5.65" / 101.6 x 143.5 mm.


- Simulates the effect of fabric placed in front of the lens to soften the overall image quality.
- The black designation helps maintain overall contrast and restore density in darker regions of the image.
- The mesh pattern helps fragment light and smooth fine textures.


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