Diffusion Filters

A range of solutions for softening and spreading a light beam and reducing the contrast ratio between highlight areas. The range includes polyester diffusion filters, frosts, flexi-frosts, perforated diffusion, grid cloths and spun materials all in different densities for a wide range of lighting effects.

LEE Diffusion Index (LDI)

Use the slider to select the level of Diffusion you require and see the products we recommend below.

The LEE Diffusion Index (LDI) has been created to enable easy comparision of diffusion capabilities across our range.

Diffusions

Spread the projected beam of light over the subject, some loss of light will possibly be seen. The greater the diffusion, the greater and more even the resultant spread of light. Shadows are reduced. Used to smooth out beam scallops when lighting cycloramas or in tight spaces.

Y%
Stops
Flame
LDI
No Filter
 
 
 
 
452 Sixteenth White Diffusion
A weak diffusion used for soft light effects. Manufactured on a tough Polyester base in a range of seven strengths.
> 85
< ¼
NFR
208
252 Eighth White Diffusion
A weak diffusion used for soft light effects. Manufactured on a tough Polyester base in a range of seven strengths.
> 85
< ¼
NFR
260
228 Brushed Silk
Directional soft lighting effect used for scattering light in one direction only.
60
¾
NFR
286
251 Quarter White Diffusion
A weak diffusion used for soft light effects. Manufactured on a tough Polyester base in a range of seven strengths.
80
⅓
NFR
800
450 Three Eighth White Diffusion
A medium/weak diffusion used for soft light effects. Manufactured on a tough Polyester base in a range of seven strengths.
63
⅔
NFR
920
250 Half White Diffusion
A medium diffusion used for soft light effects. Manufactured on a tough Polyester base in a range of seven strengths.
60
¾
NFR
1060
416 Three Quarter White Diffusion
A strong to medium diffusion used for soft light effects. Manufactured on a tough Polyester base in a range of seven strengths.
50
1
NFR
1220
216 White Diffusion
A strong diffusion used for soft light effects. Manufactured on a tough Polyester base in a range of seven strengths.
36
1 ½
NFR
2280
400 LEELux
A dense white diffuser used for wide beam spreads; creates an even, soft, field of light without shadows. Manufactured on a 125 micron polyester base.
36
1 ½
NFR
2390

Cosmetic Diffusions

Y%
Stops
Flame
LDI
185 Cosmetic Burgundy
A warm highlight or front light; complimentary for most skin tones.
57.7
1
NFR
184
184 Cosmetic Peach
A warm highlight or front light; complimentary for most skin tones.
58.6
1
NFR
186
187 Cosmetic Rouge
A warm highlight leaning toward apricot, good for warm front light, complimentary to most skin tones, beware of use on pale skin: tends to look pink.
58.8
1
NFR
188
186 Cosmetic Silver Rose
A warm highlight, leaning towards pink. Brings out pink pigment in skin tones
59.7
⅔
NFR
190
191 Cosmetic Aqua Blue
A cool highlight leaning towards blue, good for cool front light.
65.8
⅔
NFR
192
188 Cosmetic Highlight
A warm highlight leaning toward amber, good for warm front light, complimentary to most skin tones. Barbara Walters' favourite colour!
66.3
⅔
NFR
194
190 Cosmetic Emerald
A cool highlight leaning towards blue-green, good for cool front light.
67.1
⅔
NFR
196
189 Cosmetic Silver Moss
A cool highlight leaning towards yellow-green; good for use on mid range skin tones, avoid use on very dark and very pale skin tones.
71.7
⅔
NFR
198
217 Blue Diffusion
As White Diffusion but with the addition of Eighth C.T. Blue
36
1 ½
NFR
2260

Frosts

Frost is used for a variety of applications offering low to medium diffusion to a beam of light while maintaining the shape and beam centre.

Y%
Stops
Flame
LDI
No Filter
 
 
 
 
258 Eighth Hampshire Frost
Extra light frost effect.
-
< ¼
NFR
1
257 Quarter Hampshire Frost
Extra light frost effect.
-
< ¼
NFR
14
256 Half Hampshire Frost
Extra light frost effect.
-
< ¼
NFR
22
420 Light Opal Frost
A weak diffusion similar to Opal Frost, but less diffuse. Manufactured on a 36 micron polyester base.
> 85
< ¼
NFR
30
253 Hampshire Frost
A light frost effect.
-
< ¼
NFR
50
254 New Hampshire Frost
Used to soften the edges of spotlight beams, and to reduce the blue fringe. Flame retardant.
-
< ¼
FR
66
255 Hollywood Frost
A light frost effect that softens edges.
83
< ⅓
NFR
484
410 Opal Frost
A weak diffusion used for softening spotlight beam edges without altering shape. Manufactured on a 23 micron polyester base.
71
½
NFR
640
220 White Frost
Used for soft light effects. Flame retardant.
39
1 ⅓
FR
1340
129 Heavy Frost
A strong diffusion that eliminates nearly all shadows.Flame retardant.
25
2
FR
2450

Coloured Frosts

Y%
Stops
Flame
LDI
705 Lily Frost
Smoothes PAR or flood washes of large areas. Useful for houselights and a good colour wash for evening events.
38.5
1 ⅓
NFR
98
717 Shanklin Frost
201 with frost to soften the beam of profile units.
37.6
1 ⅔
NFR
9
718 Half Shanklin Frost
202 with frost to soften the beam of profile units.
56.3
¾
NFR
3
720 Durham Daylight Frost
Smoothes PAR or flood washes of large areas. Useful for houselight and good for entrances from natural light.
32.3
1 ⅔
NFR
38
749 Hampshire Rose
Combines flesh tone warmer 154 with some Hampshire frost.
74
½
NFR
18
750 Durham Frost
A frost that almost completely softens shutter edges and removes hot spots.
-
< ¼
NFR
92
774 Soft Amber Key 1
Used for producing a warm key light colour. Flame retardant.
70.6
⅔
FR
7
775 Soft Amber Key 2
Used for producing a warm key light colour. Flame retardant.
58.4
1
FR
26
791 Moroccan Frost
Smoothes PAR or flood washes of large areas. Useful for houselights and good for interior colour washes.
57.2
1
NFR
138
221 Blue Frost
Used for soft light effects with the addition of 218. Flame retardant.
42
1 ⅓
FR
560
225 Neutral Density Frost
Used for soft light effects with the addition of 0.6 Neutral Density.
25
2
NFR
1350
224 Daylight Blue Frost
Used for soft light effects with the addition of 201 Full CTB.
22.6
2 ¼
NFR
1360

Flexi-Frosts

Soft, quiet and pliable frosts which can be sewn for use on large frames. Waterproof, durable and thick makes them perfect for windy and rainy weather conditions.

Y%
Stops
Flame
LDI
No Filter
 
 
 
 
414 Highlight
A useful diffuser without too much light loss. Diffusion characteristics similar to 252.
39.6
1 ⅓
FR
130
404 Half Soft Frost
A useful diffuser without too much light loss but very pliable to handle. Diffusion characteristics fall between 251 and 252.
36.2
1 ½
FR
146
429 Quiet Frost
A strong diffuser that creates a wide field of soft illumination but is thicker than the 402 Soft Frost. Diffusion characteristics similar to 416.
18.4
2 ½
FR
1500
402 Soft Frost
A strong diffuser that creates a wide field of soft illumination. Diffusion characteristics similar to 216, falls between 216 and 129.
12
3
FR
1580
439 Heavy Quiet Frost
A strong diffuser (pliable to handle) that virtually eliminates shadows at close distance.
7.6
3 ⅔
FR
1740

Grid Cloths

A waterproof material containing diffusion properties ranging from medium to dense. Reinforced to allow it to be sewn or grommetted - ideal for attaching to large frames Grid cloth creates the effect of a shadowless beam of light.

Y%
Stops
Flame
LDI
No Filter
 
 
 
 
434 Quarter Grid Cloth
Produces a weak diffusion effect. Comes in three weights.
60
< ¾
NFR
344
464 Quiet Quarter Grid Cloth
Produces a weak diffusion effect. Comes in three weights.
47.5
1
NFR
390
462 Quiet Light Grid Cloth
Produces a medium diffusion effect. Comes in three weights.
22.5
2 ¼
NFR
1950
432 Light Grid Cloth
Produces a medium diffusion effect. Comes in three weights.
30
1 ¾
NFR
2050
430 Grid Cloth
Produces a strong diffusion effect. Comes in three weights.
18
2 ½
NFR
2500
460 Quiet Grid Cloth
Produces a strong diffusion effect. Comes in three weights.
15
2 ¾
NFR
2550

Spuns

Create an overall diffusion, softens shadows and leaves beam intact.

Y%
Stops
Flame
LDI
No Filter
 
 
 
 
265 Tough Spun FR - 1/4
A non yellowing 1/4 tough spun polyester material. Creates a weak overall diffusion effect, softens shadows but leaves the beam intact. Flame retardant.
60
¾
FR
176
229 Quarter Tough Spun
Softens light, reduces intensity. Manufactured from non-woven Polyester.
60
¾
NFR
178
264 Tough Spun FR - 3/8
A non yellowing 3/8 tough spun polyester material. Creates a medium overall diffusion effect, softens shadows but leaves the beam intact. Flame retardant.
50
1
FR
354
263 Tough Spun FR - 1/2
A non yellowing 1/2 tough spun polyester material. Creates a medium overall diffusion effect, softens shadows but leaves the beam intact. Flame retardant.
41
1 ⅓
FR
470
215 Half Tough Spun
Softens light and reduces intensity. Manufactured from non-woven Polyester.
36
1 ½
NFR
474
262 Tough Spun FR - 3/4
A non yellowing 3/4 tough spun polyester material. Creates a strong/medium overall diffusion effect that softens shadows but leaves the beam intact. Flame retardant.
32
1 ⅔
FR
620
261 Tough Spun FR - Full
A non yellowing tough spun polyester material. Creates a strong overall diffusion effect which softens shadows but leaves the beam intact. Flame retardant.
25
2
FR
1430
214 Full Tough Spun
Softens light and reduces intensity. Manufactured from non-woven Polyester.
18
2 ½
NFR
1440

Perforated Diffusion

The new LEE Perforated Diffusions have been specifically designed to work in conjunction with Kino Flo fixtures. They produce both a soft but directional source by allowing a combination of direct and diffused light to combine. This creates a unique and different quality.

Y%
Stops
Flame
LDI
414P Perforated Highlight
A combination of both direct and soft diffused light. Designed for use on Kino Flo and similar soft light fixtures. Flame Retardant.
-
1 ⅓
FR
439P Perforated Heavy Quiet Frost
A combination of both direct and strongly diffused light. Designed for use on Kino Flo and similar soft light fixtures. Flame Retardant.
-
2 ⅓
FR
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