The Tiffen 3.3 x 3.9" Soft Edge Graduated 0.9 ND Filter (Vertical Orientation) is a graduated neutral density filter that helps to specifically darken skies and other bright areas of the image. The filter is densest at the edge and tapers to clear by the middle, with a soft-edged line of transition between the density and clear areas. Neutral density filters do not affect the coloration of the image and the 0.9 density provides a 3 stop reduction in light from entering the lens.
This filter is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch. This filter is compatible with the Cokin P filter holder and measures 3.3 x 3.9" / 85 x 100mm.
Note: A vertical orientation filter's line of transition runs parallel to the short side of the filter.
| Filter Type | Graduated neutral density |
| Size | 3.3 x 3.9" / 85 x 100 mm |
| Filter Factor | 0.9 (3 stop) |
| Construction | ColorCore technology |
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Comments about Tiffen 3.3 x 3.9" Soft Edge Graduated 0.9 ND Filter (Vertical Orientation):
Using Cokin graduated neutral density for panning shots in video is a problem. They sit in front of the lens at just the right distance that any scratch shows up as a blur, and moves with the pan. This glass filter, at least won't scratch as easily. This 0.9 filter is not as dark as the Cokin P121, but works OK. Also it is less "graduated" than the plastic version, but not a sharp line.
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Comments about Tiffen 3.3 x 3.9" Soft Edge Graduated 0.9 ND Filter (Vertical Orientation):
After using the resin based graduated ND filters I wanted something that does not scratch easily. this graduated ND is made of glass and hence does not scratch easily.
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Comments about Tiffen 3.3 x 3.9" Soft Edge Graduated 0.9 ND Filter (Vertical Orientation):
No surprises on this filter. It does all it's said to do. The ballistic nylon case seems bigger than it needs to be, but that's just trivial.
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Comments about Tiffen 3.3 x 3.9" Soft Edge Graduated 0.9 ND Filter (Vertical Orientation):
Using the Graduated ND filter has improved the look of my landscape photographs! The skies are dynamic - water is vibrant - everything jumps off the paper! (or computer screen.
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Comments about Tiffen 3.3 x 3.9" Soft Edge Graduated 0.9 ND Filter (Vertical Orientation):
I've used it in fall landscapes, even though the colors aren't peak yet, and it was just what I wanted. The sky popped out from behind the mountains and the foreground kept it's natural colors. Very versatile, good price.
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Comments about Tiffen 3.3 x 3.9" Soft Edge Graduated 0.9 ND Filter (Vertical Orientation):
I was initially skeptical about the Cokin system of filters. However this product does what it is supposed to do. It can be used with a full spectrum of lens sizes with the adapter ring. The optics are excellent. There is simply no equivalent of similar strength in a circular graduated neutral density design.[...]
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