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Tiffen 4 x 5.65" Soft/FX 4 Filter

BH #TISFX445P • MFR #45650SFX4
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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

Size
4 x 5.65" / 101.6 x 143.5 mm 
Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet
No
Coating
No
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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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: 2023-10-18
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