Tiffen
Tiffen 40.mm 85/0.3 ND Combination Filter
Tiffen 40mm 85/0.3 ND combination filter converts daylight to tungsten balance while cutting one stop of light in a single filter.
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Overview
Achieve Perfect Color and Density in Your Shots
The Tiffen 40.mm 85/0.3 ND Combination Filter combines an amber color conversion filter with a neutral density filter. This filter is ideal for balancing color temperature and reducing light for greater control over your photography.
- Filter Type: Combination Filter (85/0.3 ND)
- Size: 40mm
- Color Conversion: Converts color temperature to 3200K
- Neutral Density: 0.3 ND (1-stop exposure reduction)
- Technology: ColorCore Technology
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Combines color conversion and ND filtering in a single filter, reducing the need to stack two separate filters
- ColorCore technology ensures even color and density across the entire filter surface
- One-stop ND reduction provides useful exposure flexibility without excessive light loss
- Built by Tiffen, a long-established manufacturer of professional photographic filters
👎 Cons
- The 40mm thread size fits a limited number of lenses, as it is not a common filter diameter
- Combining two effects in one filter removes the flexibility to use the 85 or ND independently
- Color conversion to 3200K is primarily useful for film or specialized white balance workflows, limiting its appeal for most digital shooters
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 85 color conversion do in this filter?
The 85 filter converts daylight-balanced light (5500K) to tungsten balance (3200K), adding a warm amber tone that corrects color when shooting under daylight with tungsten-balanced film or settings.
How much light does the 0.3 ND portion reduce?
The 0.3 neutral density component reduces light by one stop, letting you shoot at wider apertures or slower shutter speeds than the ambient light would otherwise allow.
What is Tiffen's ColorCore technology?
ColorCore is Tiffen's proprietary manufacturing process where the filter effect is applied to a layer of glass laminated between two pieces of optical glass, providing consistent color and density across the entire filter surface.
What thread size does this filter fit?
This filter is designed for lenses with a 40mm filter thread.
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