Tiffen 4 x 5.65″ Black Satin 1/2 Filter

The Tiffen 4 x 5.65″ Black Satin 1/2 Filter, offered by Lightbulb Rentals, is designed to enhance the appearance of subjects by intentionally softening textures and reducing the visibility of blemishes and wrinkles. This filter introduces a warming effect with a subtle granularity across the entire image, creating a flattering, cinematic look.
Ideal for portrait and fashion photography, as well as cinematography, the Black Satin 1/2 Filter softens highlights, lowers contrast, and smoothens textures while maintaining overall sharpness. It also produces halations around highlights, adding a gentle glow that can enhance the subject’s appearance or contribute to a desired visual effect.
The filter’s 1/2 grade indicates a moderate strength of effect. Tiffen offers various grades (1/8, 1/4, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), with each grade increasing the intensity of the filter’s effect approximately twofold.
Crafted from water white glass using ColorCore technology, the filter substrate is laminated between two optical glass pieces and ground flat to an exceptional tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch. This ensures maximum optical clarity and color fidelity, crucial for maintaining the integrity of the captured image.
Measuring 4 x 5.65″ / 101.6 x 143.5mm, the Tiffen Black Satin 1/2 Filter is a versatile tool trusted by photographers and cinematographers alike for creating a soft, flattering aesthetic while preserving overall image sharpness and quality.