Tiffen 4x4" 2 Tropic Blue Soft-Edge Graduated Filter

Over the years, Tiffen Color-Grad filters have established themselves as a staple in the photography industry, renowned for their ability to transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary visuals. These high-quality, durable filters are designed to add a splash of color to a dull sky, alter specific colors in a scene for a unique effect, enhance existing colors for subtle drama, or balance exposure in uneven lighting conditions.

The 4x4" 2 Tropic Blue Soft-Edge Graduated Filter, in particular, is a testament to Tiffen's innovative design and professional-grade quality. This stylish, rectangular filter measures 4 inches by 4 inches and is crafted from premium glass. Its standout feature is the soft-edge graduation, a preferred style among photographers for its natural and subtle transition between graduated colors. This allows for greater creative control, enabling you to fine-tune the exposure and color balance of your images.

Tiffen Color-Grads are available in a variety of sizes, colors, and edge styles. The transition area in soft-edge filters ranges from 1/2" to 2" wide before reaching full density, depending on the filter size. Hard-edge filters, on the other hand, have a transition area approximately 1/4" to 1/2" wide before reaching full density. There are also special order attenuated gradients, where the transition occurs throughout the entire filter, starting clear and reaching maximum density at the opposite end.

The choice between a 'hard' or 'soft' edge largely depends on your lens type and the subject matter. Telephoto lenses, which utilize a small portion of the filter, are best paired with hard-edge filters. Conversely, wide-angle lenses, which make objects appear smaller, are better suited to soft-edge filters to avoid a harsh straight line effect. Soft edges and attenuators are ideal for blending with irregular-shaped subjects or unusual lighting, offering a seamless and professional finish to your photographs.