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Tiffen 62SUN 62mm Graduated Sunrise Filter

Name: Tiffen 62SUN 62mm Graduated Sunrise Filter
Brand: Tiffen
SKU: 62SUN

Capture Stunning Sunrises with the Tiffen 62mm Graduated Sunrise Filter Enhance your landscape photography with the Tiffen 62mm Graduated Sunrise Filter. This half-color, half-clear filter adds a touch of warmth and drama to your images, particularly during sunrise and sunset. The graduated trans...

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Overview

Capture Stunning Sunrises with the Tiffen 62mm Graduated Sunrise Filter

Enhance your landscape photography with the Tiffen 62mm Graduated Sunrise Filter. This half-color, half-clear filter adds a touch of warmth and drama to your images, particularly during sunrise and sunset. The graduated transition ensures a smooth blending of color into the scene, giving you creative control over your photography.

Specifications:

Filter Size: 62mm
Type: Graduated Color
Effect: Sunrise
Construction: Half-color, Half-clear
Material: Optical Glass, Aluminum
Coating: Uncoated
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Product Dimensions: 4.33 x 3.62 x 0.63 inches
Item Weight: 2.46 ounces

Key Features

Half color, half clear with a graduated density transition for a smooth blending of color

Add color to a selected part of the scene (with color imaging)

62mm diameter

Specifications

Filter Type

Graduated Sunrise Filter

Diameter

62mm

Design

Half color, half clear with graduated density transition

Function

Adds color to selected part of scene

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of the Tiffen 62SUN Graduated Sunrise Filter?

The primary purpose of this filter is to add a sunrise color effect to a selected part of your scene, enhancing the color and mood, especially in landscape photography.

How does the "graduated" aspect of this filter work?

This filter features a half-color, half-clear design with a graduated density transition, which allows for a smooth blending of the color into the scene without harsh lines.

What is the diameter of this Tiffen filter?

The Tiffen 62SUN Graduated Sunrise Filter has a 62mm diameter, making it compatible with lenses that have a 62mm filter thread.

Is this filter suitable for all types of photography?

This filter is particularly useful for landscape and outdoor photography where you want to enhance the sky with a warm, sunrise tone. It is primarily for color imaging.

Does this filter only add a sunrise color, or can it be used for other effects?

The filter is specifically designed to add a sunrise color effect. Its graduated nature focuses this color on a selected part of the scene for a specific aesthetic enhancement.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Features a unique half-color, half-clear design with a graduated density transition for smooth blending of color into the scene.
Specifically designed to add a warm "sunrise" color effect to a selected part of the scene, enhancing photographic mood.
The 62mm diameter ensures compatibility with a range of lenses, making it a versatile addition to a photographer's kit.
Utilizes Tiffen's reputation for quality filters, suggesting reliable performance and consistent color application.
Can significantly improve the visual impact of landscape and outdoor photography by enriching skies.

👎 Cons

Requires careful positioning and framing to achieve the desired graduated effect without unnatural lines.
The 62mm diameter means it is not universally compatible and requires lenses with a matching filter thread size.
The fixed sunrise color gradient might not be suitable for all lighting conditions or desired aesthetic outcomes.
As a specialty filter, its utility might be limited compared to more general-purpose filters like UV or polarizers.
The effect is primarily for color imaging, with less impact on monochrome photography or technical applications.