Tiffen 49mm Black Satin 2 Filter

Professional Contrast and Highlight Management

The Tiffen 49mm Black Satin 2 Filter is an essential tool for cinematographers and photographers looking to reduce the clinical sharpness of modern digital sensors. By lowering overall contrast and controlling highlights, this filter produces a more organic, film-like image. The density 2 version offers a moderate level of highlight reduction and contrast control, sitting perfectly between the subtle effect of a 1 and the more pronounced look of a 3.

Beyond contrast, the Black Satin 2 excels at beauty retouching. It gently softens skin textures, smoothing out blemishes and wrinkles without sacrificing essential detail. This results in a refined, natural look that is often preferred for portraiture and narrative filmmaking.

Precision Engineering and Optical Clarity

Each filter is manufactured using Tiffen's proprietary ColorCore technology. This process involves laminating the filter substrate between two pieces of optical glass and grinding the surface flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch. The use of Water White glass ensures that your images remain sharp and color-accurate, while the precision metal rings provide a secure fit for your 49mm lenses.

• Grittier, more textured highlight appearance
• Subtle softening of facial textures
• Maintains focus while adding a filmic glow
• Durable construction for professional environments