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This filter features a unique design with a 50mm polished, plain area in the center. This results in sharp, in-focus images in the middle and a dreamy, out-of-focus periphery, creating a captivating visual effect.
The strength of the effect can be adjusted by changing the diopter's strength, the diameter of the plain area, and the focal length used. This allows for a range of results from subtle to strong.
Schneider-Kreuznach offers the spot diopters in three variants, each combining a 50mm plain area with diopter strengths of either +1/2, +1, or +2.
Yes, designed as 138mm drop-in filter cells, these spot diopters are compatible with a variety of matte boxes, offering versatility for different shooting setups.
The 138mm CF Diopter Spot50 Gen2 Close-Up Drop-In Filter is made in Germany, ensuring precision and quality in its manufacture.
Review Summary
+1/2, +1, +2
2" (50mm)
5.4" (138mm)
Close-Up
BBAR
N-BK 7
Drop-in filter cell
Germany
4012240053933
Shortly after the launch of its color-neutral Classic ND filter collection, the German manufacturer now introduces its brand-new spot diopters.
With a plain, polished area of either 50mm in its center, this special filter type provides sharp images in the middle and an out-of-focus zone towards the edges of the frame. This results in dreamy images with an in-focus center that guides the eye of the viewer towards a designated area.
The effect is controllable and reaches from subtle to strong, depending on the diopter's strength, the diameter of the plain area, and the used focal length. That is why Schneider-Kreuznach offers its spot diopters in three variants: Plain areas of 50mm combined with diopter strengths of either +1/2, +1 or +2.
Given that they are produced as 138 mm drop-in filter cells, the spot diopters are usable in compatible matte boxes. Furthermore, the filters are made in Germany.