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CDF-S [BASE]

CDF-S [BASE]

Layer-X BASE Frame

CDF (Cinematic Diffusion Filter) subtly softens the boundary between light and shadow while preserving high-resolution detail.

CDF-S adds a faint afterglow to light, creating a cinematic, analog feel that blends naturally into everyday scenes.
The more you use it, the more its character becomes apparent.

As the BASE filter of the Layer-X system, it serves as a quiet foundation—meant to be used daily while layering expression.

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Sale price$89.00

About CDF

CDF (Cinematic Diffusion Filter) is designed to layer light spread and afterglow into photos and video.

Built upon the high resolution and sharp rendering of modern cameras and lenses, it gently adds the subtle fluctuation and sense of distance that light carries as it travels through space.

A faint bloom around highlights.
A smooth gradation between light and shadow.
Points of light beginning to feel like planes.

Digital, yet cinematic—
an analog-like richness that quietly expands expression.

Diffusion Glass for shaping the boundary of light

The Diffusion Glass used in CDF is an optical glass designed to act specifically on the boundary between light and shadow.
Rather than softening resolution or fine detail, it gently diffuses light around highlights, smoothing areas where brightness would otherwise shift too abruptly.

It is precisely polished to maintain high surface accuracy, built on the assumption of high-resolution sensors and high-performance lenses.

Double-Sided Ultra-Low Reflection NanoAR Coating

NanoAR Coating is an ultra-low reflection coating applied to both sides of the filter.
It suppresses unwanted reflections to an extreme degree, allowing light to pass through as naturally as possible.

By minimizing reflections from both surfaces, NanoAR Coating creates an optical environment where only the light behavior intended by the Diffusion Glass is rendered—cleanly, quietly, and without interference.

Layer-X — A new layered filter system

The Layer-X System by TOKYO GRAPHER is a lens filter system built on a new layered structure, consisting of a screw-in BASE filter and optional PLUS filters that stack on top.

Each filter can be used on its own, and thanks to the built-in magnet on the front of the BASE filter, PLUS filters such as ND, CPL, and cross filters can be quickly attached or removed as needed.

Layer-X PLUS filters are scheduled for release in late January 2026.

Layer-Xの詳細はこちら

Hydro Shield Coating for everyday use

Hydro Shield Coating is a water- and stain-resistant coating that helps keep the filter surface clean.
Water droplets, dirt, and fingerprints are less likely to adhere, and can be removed easily with a light wipe—making it comfortable to use in outdoor shooting and daily situations.

By keeping the glass surface stable, it allows the performance of both the glass and the coating to be drawn out naturally, at all times.

Reliable Repair Service

To help you enjoy your OPF / CDF filters for many years, we offer a dedicated repair and replacement service.

If the filter glass is damaged, the glass can be replaced for approximately 25% of the original product price.
If both the glass and the filter frame require replacement, the cost is approximately 50% of the product price.

This service is designed to keep your filters in use longer, without unnecessary replacement.

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Before and After of CDF-S [BASE]

CDF-S adds a very subtle softness to the boundary between light and shadow, without significantly altering the overall rendering.
The more you use it, the more you begin to notice the difference in how light feels.

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CDF-S [BASE]

Use the left and right arrow keys to navigate between before and after photos.

CDF – S / L Comparison

CDF-S works very subtly in everyday light, refining the impression of light without altering it dramatically.
CDF-L shows more visible changes in light spread and tonal gradation, especially in strong backlight or scenes with point light sources.

Even with the same subject and lighting conditions, you can notice a difference in how light is perceived.

Non Filter

CDF-S [BASE]

CDF-L

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CDF-S / L User Gallery

You can view real-world examples taken with CDF-S [BASE] on Instagram under the hashtag #CinematicDF.

Layer-X PLUS

CDF-S [BASE] にマグネットで重ねられるPLUSフィルター

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Sparkle6 [PLUS] Sale priceFrom $71.00
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PolumeCPL [PLUS] Sale priceFrom $103.00
ND4 -2Stops- [PLUS]
ND4 -2Stops- [PLUS] Sale priceFrom $71.00
ND8 -3Stops- [PLUS]
ND8 -3Stops- [PLUS] Sale priceFrom $71.00
ND16 -4Stops- [PLUS]
ND16 -4Stops- [PLUS] Sale priceFrom $71.00
OPF 480-C [PLUS]
OPF 480-C [PLUS] Sale priceFrom $89.00
OPF 550-C [PLUS]
OPF 550-C [PLUS] Sale priceFrom $89.00
OPF 650-C [PLUS]
OPF 650-C [PLUS] Sale priceFrom $89.00
Layer-X PLUSCDF-L [PLUS]
CDF-L [PLUS] Sale priceFrom $89.00

Other CDF Series

CDF-L [ BASE ]

CDF-L [ BASE ]

CDF (Cinematic Diffusion Filter) subtly softens the boundary between light and shadow while preserving high-resolution detail.

Through the combination of Diffusion Glass and NanoAR / Hydro Shield Coating, CDF balances optical performance with everyday usability—allowing you to layer depth and a gentle afterglow into photos and video while using it as a daily filter.

The result is an expression that remains digital, yet carries a cinematic, analog-like character.

CDF is available in S and L models.
The L model reveals its character more clearly in strong backlight or scenes with point light sources, making it suitable for those who want to capture light itself as a defining, cinematic element.

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Sale price$89.00

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