- The Tiffen 85N 3 is a professional-grade combination filter that provides both color correction (85) and neutral density (0.3) in a single piece of glass.
- Ideal for cinematographers shooting on tungsten-balanced film stock or sensors in bright daylight conditions where a 1-stop exposure reduction is needed to maintain a specific aperture.
- Renting this combined filter reduces the number of glass surfaces in front of the lens, significantly minimizing internal reflections and maintaining maximum image sharpness compared to stacking separate 85 and ND filters.
Tiffen 85N 3
Questions about this gear
What does the Tiffen 85N 3 filter do?
It converts daylight-balanced light to tungsten (3400K) while simultaneously reducing light by 1 stop (ND 0.3) to help control exposure.
Is the Tiffen 85N 3 compatible with my matte box?
Yes, it fits any standard 4x5.65-inch (Panavision size) matte box tray, including professional models from Arri, Tilta, and Bright Tangerine.
Why use an 85N3 instead of two separate filters?
Using a single combination filter reduces the risk of 'ghosting' and flare caused by light bouncing between multiple layers of glass.
About the Tiffen 85N 3
- 0.3 Solid Neutral Density Filter
- Color Conversion 85 Conversion
- Converts Tungsten to Daylight
- Filter Wheel 3 Filter Threads
The Tiffen 3 x 3" Combination 85/ND 0.3 Filter blends both an amber color conversion 85 and a 0.3 neutral density filter. The ND filtration provides a 1-stop exposure reduction for darkening the entire image in order to photograph with a wider aperture or slower shutter speed than normally required. The 85 filtration covers the entire filter plane and converts the color temperature to 3400K for use with type A (tungsten) films.
This filter is constructed from Water White glass and is made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between two pieces of optical glass, and grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch. This filter measures 3 x 3" / 76.2 x 76.2mm.
Combination of both an amber color conversion 85 and a neutral density filter.
0.3 ND filter darkens the image, allowing you to photograph with a longer shutter speed or wider aperture than normally required.
85 filter converts the color temperature to 3400K, allowing you to use type A tungsten-balanced film in daylight situations.
Water White optical glass for excellent clarity.
Renting the Tiffen 85N 3 in Mumbai
This Tiffen 85N 3 is delivered to your door anywhere in Mumbai and collected from the same address when your rental ends. Pick your dates on this page to see the exact price for your booking — rates are per day and drop for longer rentals, so weekly and monthly bookings cost less per day than the daily rate.
Most rentals in Mumbai are zero-deposit once your one-time Aadhaar-based KYC is done; high-value kits carry a refundable deposit returned when the gear comes back. Shooting early? Schedule delivery for the evening before so you start the day charged and tested.