Cinematic Diffusion Filter

Leaving a sense of afterglow in light.

CDF (Cinematic Diffusion Filter) is a filter designed to layer a subtle spread of light and lingering afterglow into both still images and video.
Built upon the high-resolution rendering of modern cameras and lenses, it adds a slight sense of fluctuation and spatial distance as light travels through space.
A restrained softness appears around highlights, while gentle tonal transitions emerge between light and shadow.
Maintaining clarity and resolution, CDF guides images toward a cinematic, analog-inspired look.

Technology

The Technology That Shapes Our Products

Layer-X BASE Filter

An optical filter that screws onto the front of the lens.
The front magnetic structure allows ND, CPL, and other PLUS filters to be layered.

NanoAR Coating

By reducing unwanted reflections,
this ultra-low-reflection coating preserves clarity, tonal detail, and high-resolution rendering.

Diffusion Glass

While subtly diffusing light,
this optical glass layers natural softness on a foundation of high-resolution rendering.

Hydro Shield Coating

With water-repellent and anti-smudge coatings applied to both sides, water droplets and dirt are less likely to adhere, ensuring ease of handling even during everyday shooting.

Before After of CDF-L

Non Filter

CDF-L

A diffusion filter that adds gentle light softness while preserving detail.
As a Layer-X PLUS filter, diffusion strength can be added selectively when needed.

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Official Store Exclusive Lifetime Warranty

Official Care Program

Even if it breaks, only 25%!

Official support designed so you can keep using your TOKYO GRAPHER filter with confidence.

Manufacturing defects: Free replacement
Glass damage: 25% of product price
Frame damage: 50% of product price

An exclusive service for official online store purchases,
created to ensure long-term use.

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Layer-X PLUS Filter

The Layer-X PLUS Filter is an optical filter that attaches magnetically to the front of the Layer-X BASE, adding optical effects to your images.
Cross, ND, and CPL filters can be layered easily whenever they are needed, expanding creative possibilities during shooting.

Even when a PLUS Filter is added, the increase in thickness is just 3.4mm.
It can be used with wide-angle lenses equivalent to 24mm without noticeable vignetting at the edges of the frame.
A magnet is also built into the front, allowing multiple PLUS filters to be stacked together for easy storage and transport.

A Layer-X BASE Filter is required to use the Layer-X PLUS Filter.

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