{"product_id":"tiffen-44sfx2-4x4-soft-fx-2-filter","title":"Tiffen 44SFX2 4x4 Soft\/FX 2 Filter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTiffen 44SFX2 4x4 Soft\/FX 2 Filter | Add a softening effect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining choice is the Soft\/FX 2 optical effect: it’s for photographers who want a softer rendering rather than an entirely neutral filter in front of the lens. The 4x4 format gives the filter its other clear identity, as a square filter rather than a small round one. It suits portrait photographers, filmmakers and other image-makers who want to shape the appearance of a face or close-up subject while shooting. Soft\/FX is especially relevant when you want to ease the look of fine skin detail without abandoning the overall impression of a focused image. The “2” is part of the filter’s strength designation, so this is a specific Soft\/FX option, not simply an unnamed softening effect. Consider it when the character of the image matters as much as crisp detail. It’s a creative filter, not a UV filter by description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortrait photographers working with close views of faces are the people I’d point towards this Soft\/FX filter. The Soft\/FX 2 designation gives you a defined version of the effect to work with; use it when you want a gentler rendering of skin detail, and judge the result in your framing rather than expecting a neutral look. Its 4x4 format is worth keeping in mind as you plan your filter setup: it’s a square filter, so the format is part of choosing how you’ll use it. For a portrait, try it on a tighter composition where the softening can be seen in the face. The honest trade-off is that this isn’t the pick when you want every fine detail rendered with a hard, clinical edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tiffen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 4x4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter designation: Soft\/FX 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tiffen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57564034105684,"sku":"44SFX2","price":301.68,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/products\/tiffen-44sfx2-4x4-soft-fx-2-filter","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}