Tiffen

Tiffen 138mm 81B Light Balancing Glass Filter

Name: Tiffen 138mm 81B Light Balancing Glass Filter
Brand: Tiffen
SKU: 138mm 81B

Fine-Tune Your Images with Precision Color BalancingIntroducing the Tiffen 138mm 81B Light Balancing Round Glass Filter, designed to subtly warm your images and achieve accurate color balance. Ideal for photographers and videographers seeking to optimize color temperature in various lighting cond...

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Overview

Fine-Tune Your Images with Precision Color Balancing

Introducing the Tiffen 138mm 81B Light Balancing Round Glass Filter, designed to subtly warm your images and achieve accurate color balance. Ideal for photographers and videographers seeking to optimize color temperature in various lighting conditions.

Diameter: 138mm
Type: 81B Light Balancing Filter
Shape: Round
Material: Glass
Color Correction: Decreases color temperature by 300K
Light Reduction: Requires 0.3-stop increase in exposure
Technology: ColorCore

Key Features

138mm filters have no threads, they are designed to drop into a filter adapter ring or a matte box

Specifications

Filter Size

138mm

Filter Type

81B Light Balancing

Material

Glass

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Tiffen 81B Light Balancing Glass Filter?

This filter is 138mm in size, which is designed for specific professional camera setups.

How is this 138mm filter attached to a camera lens?

Tiffen 138mm filters have no threads; they are designed to drop directly into a filter adapter ring or a matte box system.

What is the purpose of an 81B light balancing filter?

An 81B light balancing filter is used to adjust the color temperature of light, typically warming up cool tones to achieve a more natural color rendition in photographs.

Is this filter made of glass or plastic?

The Tiffen 138mm 81B filter is made of glass, which is known for its optical quality and durability.

Can this filter be used on any lens?

No, due to its threadless 138mm design, it can only be used with lenses that are compatible with 138mm filter adapter rings or professional matte box systems.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Specifically designed as a 138mm filter, ensuring compatibility with systems that accept this standard size
The 81B light balancing effect helps to correct color temperature, making images appear more natural
Made from glass, which generally offers superior optical clarity and durability compared to plastic filters
Designed to drop into filter adapter rings or matte boxes, indicating ease of use in professional setups
Tiffen is a reputable brand known for producing high-quality photographic filters for various applications

👎 Cons

The 138mm size is specific and not threaded, limiting its direct attachment to lenses that require screw-in filters
As an 81B filter, its primary function is color correction for specific lighting, not a general-purpose protective filter
Requires a separate filter adapter ring or matte box for use, adding to the overall equipment cost and setup complexity
Specific information about the filter's density or transmission characteristics is not provided
Glass construction, while durable, can be more susceptible to breakage than other materials if mishandled