Tiffen 72SHM 72mm Hot Mirror IR Cut Filter

The Tiffen 72mm Hot Mirror Filter is a specialized optical accessory designed to address infrared light contamination in digital photography. Digital camera sensors are inherently sensitive to infrared wavelengths that the human eye cannot see, and while most cameras include an internal IR-cut filter, some allow enough infrared light through to cause subtle but noticeable warm color casts, reduced contrast, and inaccurate color rendition — particularly in bright, high-IR-content lighting conditions. The Hot Mirror filter sits on the front of your lens and reflects infrared wavelengths before they reach the sensor, restoring the accurate, vibrant colors your scene actually contains.

Built using Tiffen's ColorCore process, which laminates the filtering material between two pieces of optical glass, the 72mm Hot Mirror delivers consistent performance across the entire filter surface. The 72mm thread size accommodates a wide range of professional and enthusiast lenses, and the slim profile helps minimize the risk of vignetting. Manufactured in the United States, this filter is a reliable solution for landscape, portrait, and studio photographers who demand precise color reproduction and want to eliminate the subtle degradation that infrared light can introduce to their work.