Tiffen 4x4" 2 Twilight Graduated Filter

Over the years, Tiffen Color-Grad filters have emerged as a staple in the photography industry, renowned for their ability to transform ordinary images into extraordinary visual experiences. These filters are expertly designed to either create captivating illusions or enhance the authenticity of a scene.

Among the most popular applications of these filters are adding a splash of color to a dull sky, modifying a specific color in a scene to achieve a desired special effect, enhancing existing colors for a more dramatic impact, and creating a more balanced exposure in uneven lighting conditions.

The Tiffen 4x4" 2 Twilight Graduated Filter, in particular, is celebrated for its soft edge graduation style. This feature allows for a seamless transition between the dark and light areas of an image, resulting in a more natural and aesthetically pleasing effect. The 4x4 size of this filter ensures its compatibility with a wide range of lenses, making it a versatile tool for photographers.

Tiffen Color-Grads are available in an extensive range of sizes and colors. They are crafted with either a soft edge, where the transition area is between 1/2" to 2" wide before reaching full density, or a hard edge, where the transition area is approximately 1/4" to 1/2" wide before reaching full density. Special order attenuated gradients are also available, where the transition area spans the entire filter, starting clear and reaching its maximum density at the opposite end.

When using rectangular-shaped filters, such as the 4x5.650 (Panavision size), the orientation of the filter in relation to the camera (vertical or horizontal) is crucial when the grad line is horizontal. The type of lens you use also influences whether a Tiffen Color-Grad with a "hard" edge or "soft" edge is suitable. Telephoto lenses utilize a small portion of the filter, hence a hard edge is recommended for long lenses. Conversely, wide-angle lenses make objects appear smaller, so a soft edge is recommended for short focal lengths to avoid a harsh straight line. Soft edges and attenuators are ideal for subtle blending with irregular-shaped subjects or unusual lighting.