Browse Tiffen photo filters at Excellent Photo, our Montreal store shipping across Canada. The range covers diffusion filters for a soft, cinematic look, variable ND filters for controlling light, UV protectors and circular polarizers, in sizes from small 25mm threads up to 95mm.
How to choose a Tiffen filter
Start with the filter thread size printed on your lens, often shown with a diameter symbol, such as 67mm or 72mm. The filter must match that diameter. If you own several lenses, buy for the largest thread and check your model before adding step-up rings.
- Diffusion: Black Pro-Mist and Glimmerglass soften highlights and add a gentle glow, good for portraits and video. Lower grades such as 1/8 are subtler, while 1/4 and 1 give a stronger effect.
- Variable ND: lets you use wide apertures or slow shutter speeds in bright light. The Tiffen Variable ND Filter (72mm, 2 to 8-Stop) is one of our best sellers.
- UV protection: a low-cost way to shield the front element, for example the Tiffen 67mm UV Protector Filter.
- Circular polarizer: reduces glare and reflections and deepens skies, such as the Tiffen 67mm Circular Polarizing Filter.
Popular diffusion filters
The Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter (62mm, Grade 1/4) is a favourite for a cinematic look. Starter kits and FusionPOL filters, which pair diffusion with a circular polarizer, save swapping filters on set. Keep them protected with a belt filter pouch.
Brand we carry
This page is dedicated to Tiffen, covering diffusion, ND, polarizing and protection filters plus pouches for photographers and videographers.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Tiffen photo filters?
It depends on your use: Black Pro-Mist or Glimmerglass for soft, cinematic highlights, a variable ND for bright scenes, a polarizer for glare, and a UV filter for basic protection.
Is there a Tiffen 49mm variable ND filter?
Variable ND filters shown here include 67mm, 72mm, 82mm and 95mm (2 to 8-stop). Browse the full collection for other sizes, and match the filter to your lens thread.
What does the Grade on a Pro-Mist filter mean?
The grade shows the strength of the diffusion. 1/8 is subtle, 1/4 is moderate and higher grades give a stronger glow.
What is the difference between a UV filter and a polarizer?
A UV filter mainly protects the front of your lens, while a circular polarizer also cuts reflections and glare and can deepen colours in skies.