Tiffen

Tiffen 5285 52mm 85 Color Correction Filter

Name: Tiffen 5285 52mm 85 Color Correction Filter
Brand: Tiffen
SKU: 5285

Achieve Natural Colors in Daylight with the Tiffen 52mm 85 FilterThe Tiffen 52mm 85 Filter is designed to correct the bluish cast that occurs when using tungsten film in daylight. This high-quality optical glass filter ensures natural colors for outdoor shooting with tungsten film. Material: Hi...

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Overview

Achieve Natural Colors in Daylight with the Tiffen 52mm 85 Filter

The Tiffen 52mm 85 Filter is designed to correct the bluish cast that occurs when using tungsten film in daylight. This high-quality optical glass filter ensures natural colors for outdoor shooting with tungsten film.

Material: High quality optical glass
Filter Size: 52mm
Effect: Produces natural colors with tungsten film outdoors

Key Features

High quality optical glass

Package Dimensions: 2.4 H x 10.6 L x 8.8 W (centimetres)

Package Weight: 0.18 pounds

Country of Origin : United States

Specifications

Filter Type

Color Correction Filter

Filter Factor

Filter Diameter

52mm

Material

High quality optical glass

Country of Origin

United States

Package Dimensions (H x L x W)

2.4 H x 10.6 L x 8.8 W centimetres

Package Weight

0.18 pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary function of the Tiffen 52mm 85 Color Correction Filter?

The primary function of this filter is color correction, specifically an 85 factor, designed to adjust the color temperature of light for more accurate photographic results.

What material is the filter made from?

This Tiffen filter is crafted from high quality optical glass, ensuring clarity and durability for photographic use.

What is the diameter of this filter?

This filter has a 52mm diameter, making it compatible with lenses that have a 52mm filter thread.

Where is this Tiffen color correction filter manufactured?

The Tiffen 52mm 85 Color Correction Filter is manufactured in the United States.

Will this filter work with any camera lens?

This filter requires a lens with a 52mm filter thread for direct attachment; lenses with different thread sizes would need an adapter.

What are the package dimensions and weight of the filter?

The package dimensions are 2.4 H x 10.6 L x 8.8 W centimeters, and the package weight is 0.18 pounds.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Constructed from high-quality optical glass, ensuring excellent light transmission and minimal distortion for superior image fidelity.
Specifically designed as an 85 color correction filter, precisely adjusting color temperature for accurate white balance.
The 52mm thread size offers broad compatibility with numerous lenses, making it a versatile addition to a photographer's kit.
Manufactured in the United States, suggesting adherence to rigorous quality control standards in its production.
Helps achieve natural-looking colors when shooting in specific lighting conditions that require color temperature adjustment.

👎 Cons

The specific color temperature shift (e.g., from daylight to tungsten) provided by the 85 filter is not detailed, requiring external knowledge.
Being a single-purpose color correction filter, it does not offer creative effects or multiple filter functions.
Requires a 52mm lens thread, limiting its direct use with lenses of different diameters without an adapter.
The packaging dimensions and weight are provided for shipping, but not the physical dimensions or profile of the filter itself.
While high-quality optical glass is mentioned, specific coatings or anti-reflective properties are not detailed.