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Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Soft/FX 4 Filter

BH #TISFX445P • MFR #45650SFX4
 32 reviews
Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Soft/FX 4 Filter
Key Features
  • Soft-Focus Effect
  • Reduces Subject Blemishes and Wrinkles
  • Maintains Overall Sharpness
  • 4mm-Thick Optical Glass Construction
The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Soft/FX 4 Filter can be applied to purposely reduce 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 Soft FX Overview

The Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Soft/FX 4 Filter can be applied to purposely reduce 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.

This filter has a grade of 4. Grades of 1/8, 1/4, 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 and is compatible with filter holders that can accommodate 4mm-thick, 4 x 5.65" rectangular filters. 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.

  • General soft-focus effect while maintaining overall sharpness
  • Reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles
  • Provides a smoother appearance of fine lines and textures
  • Constructed from optical glass for clarity and color fidelity
  • Padded pouch included for storage and transport
UPC: 049383020694

Tiffen Soft FX Specs

Rectangular Size
4 x 5.65" / 101.6 x 143.5 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.455 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.45 x 5.2 x 1.05"

Tiffen Soft FX Reviews

Soft FX 1 filter

By Joyce
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-07

Works great for my flower photography!

Calm Leica Lenses

By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-06-13

Bought this for studio work with my Leica lenses, which are often too sharp for some types of portraiture--every skin pore is right there. Tried the FX 3 first, but it gives noticeable halos on specular highlights like jewelry. These are minor with the FX 1, but the desired smoothing effect of skin is still noticeable. Depending on the subject, post-processing will often still be necessary (don't expect any filter to eliminate photoshop...) but the filter helps bring the unedited image closer to target.

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By david
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-02-15

very good for portiar

Good as a Softar with less halation

By Gail
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2014-09-22

I've been using these for years instead of Zeiss Softars because besides being much cheaper, they do the same job with less halation so I'm able to use them outside with backlight without problems. The quality of the metal ring was never impressive, but I just ordered a new one and the ring was much thinner than the older ones and nicely machined.

Excellent filter on ladies

By Brandon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2014-07-28

I often shoot women who just want that softer look and no matter how I tweak the lighting, they aren't happy. This filter is the magic weapon that works every time.

Produces beautiful, ethereal, flower pix

By Richard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2014-03-26

I bought this filter to use with my Sigma 105 mm macro lens for flower photography. The filter produces exactly the dreamy, ethereal look that I often aim for in my flower photography, with a beautiful soft glow when a flower is backlit. The filter is solidly built and screws onto the lens smoothly. I'm totally pleased with this product.

Great filter

By Tyrell
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-03-22

It perfect.. gives a nice look. I think the soft/fx1 would be better (only because the highlights bloom alot with this) but this is a way to go to soften your footage/image.

Kit essential

By Stephen
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-03-14

For working with digital cinema, this is one of those must have filters. Its not always the right filter for the job, but when it is youll wish you had it.

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question

what is the filter factor for this? How much light does it reduce?
Asked by: Anonymous
There is no light loss when using this filter.
Answered by: Tiffen Support Tiffen Expert
Date published: 2018-08-26
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