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Tiffen 58CGB 58mm Graduated Blue Color Filter

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A 58mm graduated blue glass filter that adds a smooth color wash to the top of your frame for dramatic sky effects in-camera.

$52.42*
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Overview

The Tiffen 58CGB is a 58mm screw-in graduated color filter that applies a blue tint to the upper portion of the image while leaving the lower half clear. The transition between tinted and clear areas is smooth and gradual, designed to mimic or enhance the look of a deep blue sky without introducing a hard, visible line in the image. This makes it a practical tool for landscape, travel, and outdoor photography where you want to add atmosphere to the sky in a single exposure rather than relying on post-processing adjustments.

Built using Tiffen's ColorCore technology, the blue color is sandwiched between two layers of optical glass rather than applied as a surface coating. This construction method delivers consistent color density across the filter, resists scratching on the color layer, and maintains optical clarity over time. The standard 58mm thread mounts directly to any compatible lens and allows stacking with other filters, though photographers using wide-angle lenses should be mindful of potential vignetting when combining multiple filters. Made in the United States, the 58CGB is part of Tiffen's extensive graduated color filter line and is a straightforward, no-frills option for adding in-camera color effects.

Key Features

Package dimensions: 9.0 cms L x 7.4 cms W x 1.6 cms H

Package quantity: 1

Product type: Camera_Lens_Filters

Country of Origin: United States

Specifications

Filter Size
58mm
Filter Type
Graduated Color
Color
Blue
Material
Glass (ColorCore technology)
Country of Origin
United States
Package Dimensions
9.0 x 7.4 x 1.6 cm

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • ColorCore glass construction provides even color distribution and greater durability than surface-dyed filters.
  • Graduated transition allows selective coloring of the sky without affecting foreground subjects.
  • Standard 58mm thread fits a wide range of popular lenses without adapters.
  • Achieves a dramatic blue sky effect in-camera, reducing the need for color grading in post-production.

👎 Cons

  • The fixed graduated line sits at the center of the filter, which limits flexibility if the horizon is not centered in the frame.
  • Blue tint may appear unnatural in scenes where the sky already has strong color, requiring careful scene selection.
  • Cannot rotate the graduation angle independently since it is a screw-in round filter rather than a rectangular drop-in system.
  • Single-color design means you need to purchase separate filters for other graduated color effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

The top half of the filter is tinted blue and gradually transitions to clear at the center, so you can deepen or color a sky while leaving the lower portion of your scene unaffected.
ColorCore is Tiffen's manufacturing process where the color is laminated between two pieces of optical glass, ensuring even color distribution, scratch resistance, and long-term consistency compared to surface-coated filters.
Yes, it has standard 58mm threading and can be stacked with other filters, though stacking multiple filters may introduce vignetting on wider focal lengths.
The filter can slightly shift metering in the tinted area since it reduces light transmission in the blue half, but it does not interfere with autofocus performance.
Yes, graduated color filters are commonly used in both photo and video work to add in-camera color effects without post-processing.

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