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This filter has 'issues' and therefore marked 'for parts or not working' - But in actuality works fine and edge condition does not seem to show up in final image throughout testing. The condition of this filter was how I received it 2 years ago, and I have not noticed any unpleasant issues.The glass seems to exhibit fingerprint marks that are somehow etched onto the glass surface (check pictures), as if the natural acid from the hand was left uncleaned for long enough for it to create permanent residue onto the treated glass surface...it's quite strange! The good news is that these marks fall around the optic edge only - therefore not visible...even on full frame.

B&H RRP is $247.50 new, so grab a bargain! My reserve is just 0.99p! to reflect visible condition.Sorry,Nylon pouch pictured is not included in auction.

Here is the info from the Tiffen site:

'The Tiffen 4 x 4" Soft/FX 3 Filter diffuses strong light entering the lens and produces a glowing effect. While the resulting image appears softer and ethereal, there is little loss of clarity or detail. This filter works by diffusing the light entering the lens with small aberrations; by spreading the light more evenly, a soft glow is created rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter. The 3 density provides more softening than the 2, but less than the 4.Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch. This filter measures 4 x 4" / 101.6 x 101.6mm. Diffuser filter provides an ethereal quality to photographs, resulting in a dream-like atmosphere. Soft image quality does not detract from the overall detail of the image. Light entering the lens is diffused by small aberrations, creating a soft glow rather than the sharp, well-defined image when shooting without a filter'.

video example (towards the end): https://vimeo.com/97719388

Check out my other auctions for other Tiffen filter and compatible 4x4 filter trays.

Happy Bidding!