Tiffen 138mm Letterbox Diopter +2/30mm

Cinematic Creativity with the Tiffen 138mm Letterbox Diopter

The Tiffen 138mm Letterbox Diopter +2/30mm is a specialized optical tool designed for cinematographers seeking to push the boundaries of visual storytelling. Unlike traditional diopters, the Letterbox design features a central open slot flanked by high-quality diopter glass. This unique configuration allows for sharp focus in the center of the frame while applying a +2 magnification and soft-focus effects to the periphery.

By utilizing this reverse strip design, filmmakers can achieve complex visual textures, including:

• Varied Focus: Maintain clarity on your subject while blurring the foreground or background elements.
• Diffusion Effects: Create ethereal, dream-like transitions across the frame.
• Double Imaging: Experiment with light refraction and ghosting for stylized sequences.

This 30mm format provides a wider central clearance compared to the 15mm version, making it ideal for specific lens focal lengths and compositions where a larger area of the frame needs to remain unaffected by the diopter glass.