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Tiffen 86mm Warm Soft/FX 4 Filter

BH #TIWSFX486 • MFR #86WSFX4
 11 reviews
Tiffen 86mm Warm Soft/FX 4 Filter
Key Features
  • Soft-Focus Effect, Adds Warmth to Image
  • +45 Mired Shift Value
  • 1.25x Filter Factor, +0.3 Stops
  • Reduces Subject Blemishes and Wrinkles
The Tiffen 86mm Warm Soft/FX 4 Filter can be applied to create a warm cast over an entire image while purposely reducing the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles in portraits, or to apply a general soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness. An array of small lenses distributed within the surface of this filter smooths fine lines and textures, which can be useful for creating a more flattering result of a subject.
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Tiffen Warm Soft FX Overview

The Tiffen 86mm Warm Soft/FX 4 Filter can be applied to create a warm cast over an entire image while purposely reducing the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles in portraits, or to apply a general soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness. An array of small lenses distributed within the surface of this filter smooths fine lines and textures, which can be useful for creating a more flattering result of a subject.

The warming effect of this filter can be obtained under daylight when this filter is used on a film camera system with daylight film installed, or on a digital camera system with its daylight white balance setting selected. This filter's overall coloration reflects a mired shift value of +45.

This filter has a grade of 4. Grades of 1/2, 1, 2, 3, and 5 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase. When higher grade numbers are applied, a halation effect around highlights can be created to further enhance a subject's appearance or produce a desired effect.

This filter is constructed from optical glass for clarity as well as color fidelity. It is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between two pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

  • General soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness
  • Reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles
  • Provides a smoother appearance of fine lines and textures
  • Can add a warm cast over an entire image when used on a film camera system with daylight film installed, or on a digital camera system with its daylight white balance setting selected
  • 1.25x filter factor reduces exposure by 0.3 stops
  • Constructed from optical glass for clarity and color fidelity
  • 86mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
  • Padded pouch included for storage and transport
UPC: 049383126334

Tiffen Warm Soft FX Specs

Circular Size
86 mm Filter Thread

Tiffen Warm Soft FX Reviews

Use it always

By Janab
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-03-30

Found to be a go to lens especially in my winter/snow scenes

Even in digital still a great accessory

By Rufus
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2013-03-04

This filter saved my life on a shoot outdoors with a very pale Iowan at the end of winter. Midwesterners don't see the sun for months and they get really, really pale. My Tiffen Warm Soft F/X1 transformed the subject from looking like death warmed over into to a regular human being. The great thing about using the F/X1 is that you can't tell it's in use. People shot from less than 5 or 6 feet away don't look fuzzy, they just look a little better. However, out past 8 or 10 feet you can start to see that there's something weird going on. I wouldn't use it to shoot a room for instance. But at normal closeup distances, it's magical.

Poor Man's Portrait Lens!

By nicknow
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-05-07

This $48 filter/lens purchased instead of Pentax's $600 portrait(50mm)lens. I thought I might give Tiffen a call when going through B&H's on line cat. I saw diffusion filters. They were several strengths as their are in the Soft Fx series. I called Tiffen direct & was advised to get a Soft FX3 when photographing older people with wrinkles. The rain finally stopped in OR. I tested the filter yesterday. I found that the longer the focal length & as expected the larger the f/stop the better. So using the filter on my 50-to-200mm lens @ almost 200mm is fantastic! On the pro's option below, I was surprised at how easy it was to still be able to focus the camera w/ filter attached. I used auto focus with no problem.

Very nice!

By The Ogre
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-04-01

This filter is very nice and saves you time with editing! Gives you a perfect soft photo.

Its does what is says it will do

By Andrew C.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2011-01-06

Its a great portrait filter as I use it to give a warmer feel to the overall scene, but also skin tones. The softness is not too much as the subject's eyes standout. Its a great filter to keep in your bag.

Great Filter

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2010-11-27

Most of my portraits taken in the studio with my lites, often have a hot lite appearance to them. I needed something to soften them. What this filter does is not only soften the images but lends a warming tone to the skin. With two complete photo sessions completed, my customers are quite satisfied with the results as I am.

Great color

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-11-21

This provides the right amount of color but it does do some significant blurring to the eyes. Easy twist on and off. I use it mostly for Medium to close up shots mainly on females.

nice filter

By kijori
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2014-06-23

always puts a nice finish on an image.

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