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Rectangular glass filter with a soft graduated tint

Tiffen

Tiffen 6x6 Graduated 0.6 ND Soft Edge Filter camera accessory

SKU CH-FHZS-6ENNT

A 6x6 inch graduated neutral density filter that reduces exposure by two stops with a soft-edge transition for balanced landscape lighting

  • Optical glass construction preserves image sharpness and clarity
  • Two-stop density reduction balances bright skies with darker foregrounds
  • Soft-edge gradient creates natural transitions without harsh lines
  • Designed for wide-angle lenses to avoid visible straight edges
  • Graduated filter enhances dynamic range in uneven lighting conditions

Precision Exposure Balance

The Tiffen 6x6 Graduated 0.6 ND Soft Edge Filter uses high-quality optical glass to deliver a two-stop reduction across part of the frame. Landscape photographers and cinematographers use it to balance bright skies against darker foregrounds without degrading sharpness or introducing colour casts. The soft-edge gradient ensures the transition remains invisible even with wide-angle lenses.

Graduated Filter Constraints

A graduated neutral-density filter only works when the horizon or brightness boundary aligns with the filter's transition zone. Tilting the camera or using a lens with a rotating front element shifts the gradient away from the scene's dividing line. The fixed .6 density cannot be adjusted, so scenes requiring more or less compensation need a different filter strength or an alternative exposure technique.

Upgrade From Screw-In Graduated Filters

Square 6x6 filters slide in a holder, letting you position the gradient precisely for each composition instead of being locked to the centre of a circular ring. The larger format prevents vignetting on wide-angle and medium-format lenses where smaller filters clip the corners. The jump is worth it when you need exact horizon placement or shoot with lenses that lack filter threads.

Highlights

  • Optical glass construction preserves image sharpness and clarity
  • Two-stop density reduction balances bright skies with darker foregrounds
  • Soft-edge gradient creates natural transitions without harsh lines
  • Designed for wide-angle lenses to avoid visible straight edges
  • Graduated filter enhances dynamic range in uneven lighting conditions

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 0.6 density or a stronger graduated ND for my landscape work?

The 0.6 density gives a 2-stop reduction, which suits typical bright-sky scenes; choose a higher density only if you regularly shoot much brighter horizons.

What does the 0.6 density actually do to exposure when the filter is on the lens?

It cuts two stops of light in the graduated area, letting you balance a bright sky with a darker foreground without changing aperture or shutter speed.

How does the soft-edge design affect the transition on wide-angle lenses?

The soft edge creates a gradual blend from clear to ND, preventing a visible hard line that a hard-edge filter would show on wide-angle glass.

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