Tiffen

Tiffen 138mm 82B Light Balancing Round Filter

Name: Tiffen 138mm 82B Light Balancing Round Filter
Brand: Tiffen
SKU: 138mm 82B

Achieve Perfect Color Balance in Your PhotographyThe Tiffen 138mm 82B Light Balancing Round Filter is designed to adjust the color temperature of your images, providing a subtle cooling effect. This filter increases the color temperature by 300K, allowing you to achieve a 3200K balance when shoot...

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Overview

Achieve Perfect Color Balance in Your Photography

The Tiffen 138mm 82B Light Balancing Round Filter is designed to adjust the color temperature of your images, providing a subtle cooling effect. This filter increases the color temperature by 300K, allowing you to achieve a 3200K balance when shooting in 2900K illumination. Made with ColorCore technology for exceptional optical quality.

Filter Type: Light Balancing
Filter Size: 138mm
Color Correction: 82B (Cooling)
Color Temperature Increase: 300K
Color Balance Achieved: 3200K from 2900K illumination
Exposure Adjustment: 0.6-stop increase required
Construction: ColorCore Technology

Key Features

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

Specifications

Brand

Tiffen

Filter Type

Light Balancing

Filter Series

82B

Shape

Round

Diameter

138mm

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Tiffen 138mm 82B filter attach to a camera lens?

The Tiffen 138mm 82B filter is designed to drop into a filter adapter ring or a matte box, as it has no threads for screwing onto a lens.

What is the purpose of an 82B light balancing filter?

An 82B light balancing filter is used to adjust the color temperature of light, typically for cooling down warm tones.

Is this filter compatible with all camera lenses?

This 138mm filter is designed for specific professional camera setups that utilize filter adapter rings or matte boxes, rather than direct lens attachment.

Does the 138mm size refer to the lens thread size?

No, the 138mm size refers to the diameter of the filter itself, which is designed for drop-in systems, not screw threads.

What happens if I try to screw this filter onto a threaded lens?

This filter cannot be screwed onto a threaded lens because it has no threads, it is designed for different mounting systems.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Specifically designed for compatibility with filter adapter rings or matte boxes.
The 82B light balancing designation provides specific color temperature adjustment.
Features a 138mm size, indicating coverage for larger professional lenses.
Constructed as a round filter, ensuring consistent light distribution.
Designed to drop into compatible systems without the need for threads.

👎 Cons

Does not have threads, which means it cannot be screwed directly onto a lens.
Requires a separate filter adapter ring or matte box for proper use.
The 82B designation indicates a specific color correction, limiting its general-purpose use.
Its large 138mm size may not be suitable for all camera setups or smaller lenses.
The lack of threads could make it prone to accidental drops if not properly secured.