# Tiffen 55mm Glimmerglass 2 Diffusion Filter | Soft Halation & Dreamy Look for Photography/Videography **Brand:** Tiffen **SKU:** aek8031 **ASIN:** B09MBNTS5P **Canonical URL:** https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/tiffen-55mm-glimmerglass-filter-diffusion/aek8031 **Category:** electronics **Subcategory:** Categories **Availability:** in_stock **Price (INR, all-inclusive):** ₹7,544 **Discount:** 14% **Customer rating:** 3.90/5 from 25 ratings ## Description Tiffen 55mm Glimmerglass 2 Diffusion Filter provides a soft, dreamy look by diffusing highlights and reducing contrast. Ideal for portraits and videography, it maintains image sharpness while adding a cinematic glow. Imported for Indian creators, delivered with all duties included. ## Highlights - Dreamy Halation Effect — Creates soft, glowing highlight flares and reduces harsh contrast for a smooth, professional, and dreamy appearance without losing image sharpness. Ideal for cinematic looks. - Ultra-Slim Frame for No Vignetting — The 55mm ultra-slim ring design prevents vignetting on wide-angle and telephoto lenses, ensuring clean, sharp images from edge to edge. Easy to install and remove. - Softens Skin Imperfections — Ideal for portraits and vlogging, this filter gently softens wrinkles and blemishes, giving subjects a delicate, smooth, and elegant look for a polished finish. - Durable Optical Quality Glass — Constructed with high-quality optical glass and Tiffen's advanced ColorCore technology for consistent color and lasting effects, ensuring maximum flatness and parallelism. ## Key features - ULTRA-SLIM AND DURABLE FRAME: The Glimmerglass Filter ultra-slim 55mm ring design ensures there’s no vignetting on wide-angle and telephoto lenses, keeping your image sharp and clean from edge to edge. Tiffen Glimmerglass Non-Slip ring allows for easy installation and removal, offering both durability and convenience for photographers and videographers. - DREAMY LOOK: This Glimmerglass filter helps create glowing highlight flares and reduce harsh contrast, enhancing your photos and videos with a smooth, dreamy, and professional appearance. It diffuses light without losing the sharpness of your image, creating a glowing atmosphere and dreamy feel on your projects. - IDEAL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY: Tiffen diffusion filters are ideal for all types of photography and video projects. This filter softens skin imperfections such as wrinkles and blemishes, giving your subjects a delicate, smooth, and glowing look. The Tiffen Glimmerglass filter adds a dreamlike quality to your photos and video, making the subject appear more elegant and polished by giving you a cinematic look and feel. - OPTICAL QUALITY GLASS WITH ADVANCED ColorCore TECHNOLOGY: Tiffen filters offer high quality optics achieving maximum flatness and parallelism. Tiffen ColorCore technology allows for consistent and lasting color and effects on every Tiffen filter. - WATER RESISTANT AND EASY TO MAINTAIN: This Camera Filter is water-resistant, providing extra protection in different weather conditions, especially during outdoor shoots. Its surface is easy to clean and maintain, ensuring it stays in top condition during frequent use. ## Why choose this product **Achieve Cinematic Visuals with Tiffen Diffusion** — Tiffen's Glimmerglass filters are renowned for their ability to add a subtle, flattering glow to your footage. Unlike harsh diffusion, the Glimmerglass line reduces contrast gently, rolling into shadows to maintain detail. This means you get that sought-after dreamy, cinematic look without sacrificing the integrity of your image. The filter's optical quality glass, combined with Tiffen's ColorCore technology, ensures consistent, reliable results every time. This filter is designed for creators who want to elevate their visuals with a professional, non-invasive effect that enhances subjects and scenes subtly. **Who Should Use This Filter & Who Should Skip It** — This filter is perfect for portrait photographers, wedding videographers, vloggers, and anyone seeking a soft, flattering aesthetic. It's especially useful for softening skin tones and reducing the appearance of fine lines. If you require absolute, unadulterated sharpness and high-contrast images for technical documentation or scientific photography, this diffusion filter might not be your primary choice. For those needing extreme diffusion effects or a completely matte finish without any halation, other filter types may be more suitable. This filter offers a specific, elegant diffusion for artistic enhancement. ## How to use 1. Ensure your camera lens has a 55mm front filter thread. This filter is specifically designed for this size to ensure a proper fit and prevent vignetting. — Select Your Lens 2. Gently screw the Tiffen 55mm Glimmerglass 2 filter clockwise onto the front of your 55mm lens. The non-slip ring allows for easy installation and removal. — Attach the Filter 3. Once attached, the filter immediately begins diffusing light and reducing contrast. Proceed with your photography or videography as usual, observing the enhanced dreamy and cinematic quality of your images. — Start Shooting ## Product details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Primary Material | Optical Glass | | Frame Material | Aluminum | | Diffusion Technology | Glimmerglass | | ColorCore Technology | Yes | | Application | Attaches to 55mm threaded lenses | | Recommended Use | Photography, Videography, Portraits, Vlogging | | Lens Compatibility | Wide-angle and telephoto lenses with 55mm threads | | Maintenance | Water-resistant, easy to clean | | Cost per use | N/A (Durable item) | | Brand | Tiffen | | Model Number | 55GG2 | | Filter Size | 55mm | | Effect Type | Diffusion | | Material | Optical Glass, Aluminum | | Color | Black | | Frame Design | Ultra-Slim | | Coating | No Coating | | Item Dimensions (Filter) | 55mm diameter x 2.54mm (0.1 inches) height | | Item Package Weight | 22 grams | | Number of Items | 1 | | Country of Origin | Not stated by manufacturer — US retail version, sourced from authorized US retailers | ## Frequently asked questions ### How can I buy an original Tiffen 55mm Glimmerglass 2 Filter in India? You can buy an original Tiffen 55mm Glimmerglass 2 Filter in India exclusively through crowcrowcrow. We import directly from authorized US retailers, ensuring factory-sealed products. All customs duties and GST are included in the listed price, and your order is shipped via ExpressBox with tracking. ### Is this Tiffen 55mm Glimmerglass 2 Filter safe for my camera? Yes, the Tiffen 55mm Glimmerglass 2 Filter is designed with an ultra-slim frame to prevent vignetting on both wide-angle and telephoto lenses, ensuring it is safe and does not obstruct your image. Its non-slip ring allows for easy, secure installation and removal. ### Are camera lens filters healthy for my photography? Camera lens filters like the Tiffen Glimmerglass 2 are tools to enhance creative output, not health products. This filter is healthy for your photography in that it helps achieve desired artistic effects, such as softening highlights and reducing contrast, leading to more aesthetically pleasing images. ### How to choose the right camera lens filter for diffusion? When choosing a diffusion filter, consider the desired effect. The Tiffen Glimmerglass 2 offers a soft halation and contrast reduction while maintaining sharpness. Look for filters that specify their diffusion level and effect (e.g., softening skin, glowing highlights) to match your creative vision. ### How to use the Tiffen 55mm Glimmerglass 2 Filter? Simply screw the Tiffen 55mm Glimmerglass 2 filter onto the front thread of your 55mm camera lens. Ensure it is securely tightened. The filter works immediately upon attachment, affecting all light passing through the lens to create its diffusion effect. ### What is the best camera lens filter for a dreamy cinematic look? For a dreamy, cinematic look, diffusion filters like the Tiffen Glimmerglass 2 are excellent. They create soft halation around lights and reduce contrast, giving footage a polished, elegant feel. This specific filter is ideal for achieving that subtle, flattering glow in portraits and video. ### Can I use the Tiffen 55mm Glimmerglass 2 Filter daily for vlogging? Yes, the Tiffen 55mm Glimmerglass 2 Filter is suitable for daily vlogging. Its durable construction and easy-to-clean surface make it practical for frequent use. The filter adds a professional, flattering look to your videos, enhancing your on-screen presence. ### What are the side effects of using a diffusion filter? Diffusion filters like the Tiffen Glimmerglass 2 do not have 'side effects' in a health sense. Creatively, they reduce contrast and can soften highlights, which might be undesirable for technical or documentary footage requiring absolute sharpness. They can also slightly mute bright colors. ### What are the benefits of the Tiffen 55mm Glimmerglass 2 Filter? The primary benefit is achieving a soft, dreamy, cinematic look by diffusing highlights and reducing contrast. It also softens skin imperfections, making subjects appear more elegant, all while maintaining overall image sharpness and preventing vignetting on your lens. ## Compliance No product-specific compliance warnings identified. 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