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Tiffen 49mm #11 Glass Filter - Picture

Tiffen 49mm 11 Filter, Yellow / Green

SKU: TF49G11MFR: 4911G1
  • Enhance B&W photos with yellow/green contrast.
  • 49mm glass filter ensures superior image quality.
  • Tiffen filter: Trusted brand for photography needs.
  • Single coated filter maximizes light transmission.
  • Durable glass build for lasting filter performance.
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Tiffen 40.5mm #8 Glass Filter  Picture

Tiffen 40.5mm 8 Filter, Yellow

SKU: TF405Y8MFR: 4058Y2
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  • Enhance B&W photos with Tiffen yellow filter.
  • 40.5mm glass filter boosts contrast effectively.
  • Durable Tiffen filter ensures lasting image quality.
  • Optimized contrast for stunning monochrome shots.
  • Single-coated filter reduces unwanted reflections.
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Cokin P1 Yellow Filter, P-Seri Picture

Cokin P1 Yellow Filter, P-Series

SKU: CKP1MFR: P001
  • Enhance B&W photos with Cokin yellow filter.
  • Achieve striking contrast via specialized filter.
  • Cokin P-series filter boosts image quality.
  • Single-coated filter reduces unwanted reflections.
  • Durable Cokin filter for lasting performance.
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Tiffen 40.5mm #11 Glass Filter Picture

Tiffen 40.5mm 11 Filter, Yellow / Green

SKU: TF405G11MFR: 40511G1
  • Enhance contrast with this Tiffen yellow/green filter.
  • 40.5mm glass filter ensures superior image quality.
  • Ideal for black and white photography enhancement.
  • Single coated filter reduces unwanted reflections.
  • Durable Tiffen filter for long-lasting performance.

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Tiffen 52mm #25 Glass Filter - Picture

Tiffen 52mm 25 Filter, Red

SKU: TF52R25MFR: 52R25
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  • Enhance B&W photos with Tiffen red filter.
  • 52mm glass filter boosts contrast effectively.
  • Achieve dramatic black and white conversions.
  • Single coated filter reduces unwanted glare.
  • Optimized for image quality and clarity.
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Tiffen 49mm #25 Glass Filter - Picture

Tiffen 49mm 25 Filter, Red

SKU: TF49R25MFR: 49R25
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  • Enhance B&W photos with this Tiffen 49mm red filter.
  • Achieve striking contrast with professional glass filter.
  • Durable, single-coated filter for superior image quality.
  • Tiffen red filter intensifies details in monochrome shots.
  • Optimized contrast: Ideal for landscape photography.

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Tiffen 40.5mm #25 Glass Filter Picture

Tiffen 40.5mm 25 Filter, Red

SKU: TF405R25MFR: 405R25
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  • Enhance B&W photos with this 40.5mm red filter.
  • Tiffen glass filter boosts contrast, deepens tones.
  • Single-coated filter reduces flare, improves clarity.
  • Durable glass ensures lasting image quality.
  • Ideal for dramatic landscapes and portraits.
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Tiffen 52mm #11 Glass Filter - Picture

Tiffen 52mm 11 Filter, Yellow/Green

SKU: TF52G11MFR: 5211G1
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  • Enhance B&W contrast with this Tiffen 52mm filter.
  • Premium glass filter ensures optimal image quality.
  • Yellow/Green filter adds unique tonal separation.
  • Single coated filter reduces unwanted reflections.
  • Durable Tiffen filter for long-lasting performance.
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Tiffen 49mm #8 Glass Filter -  Picture

Tiffen 49mm 8 Filter, Yellow

SKU: TF49Y8MFR: 498Y2
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  • Enhance B&W photos with contrast filter.
  • 49mm yellow filter sharpens image quality.
  • Durable glass ensures lasting performance.
  • Optimized light transmission for clear shots.
  • Single coated filter reduces flare effects.
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Tiffen 43mm #11 Glass Filter - Picture

Tiffen 43mm 11 Filter, Green

SKU: TF43G11MFR: 4311G1
  • Enhance B&W photography with contrast filters.
  • 43mm green filter sharpens grayscale rendition.
  • Tiffen glass filter ensures optimal image quality.
  • Single coated filter maximizes light transmission.
  • Durable glass build offers scratch resistance.

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Tiffen 46mm #11 Glass Filter - Picture

Tiffen 46mm 11 Filter, Yellow / Green

SKU: TF46G11MFR: 4611G1
  • Enhance contrast with this Tiffen Yellow/Green filter.
  • 46mm glass filter sharpens B&W photography images.
  • Control light, create mood with contrast filters.
  • Tiffen filter: Renowned image quality, trusted brand.
  • Single coated glass filter protects your lens.

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Tiffen 55mm #8 Glass Filter -  Picture

Tiffen 55mm 8 Filter, Yellow

SKU: TF55Y8MFR: 558Y2
  • Enhance B&W photos with Tiffen yellow filter.
  • 55mm glass filter boosts contrast effectively.
  • Achieve striking monochrome images easily now.
  • Tiffen filter: Superior image quality assured.
  • Single coated lens reduces unwanted reflections.

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Tiffen 43mm #25 Glass Filter - Picture

Tiffen 43mm 25 Filter, Red

SKU: TF43R25MFR: 43R25
  • Enhance B&W photos with this 43mm red filter.
  • Tiffen glass filter boosts contrast, adds drama.
  • Red #25 filter creates striking monochrome images.
  • Single coated filter reduces flare, improves clarity.
  • Durable glass build ensures lasting filter quality.
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Tiffen 46mm #8 Glass Filter -  Picture

Tiffen 46mm 8 Filter, Yellow

SKU: TF46Y8MFR: 468Y2
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  • Enhance B&W photos with Tiffen yellow filter.
  • 46mm glass filter boosts contrast, detail clarity.
  • Tiffen #8 filter: professional image quality.
  • Single-coated lens filter reduces unwanted glare.
  • Durable glass build ensures scratch resistance.
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Tiffen 52mm #15 Glass Filter - Picture

Tiffen 52mm 15 Filter, Dark Yellow

SKU: TF52Y15MFR: 52DY15
  • Enhance B&W photos with Tiffen yellow filter.
  • 52mm glass filter boosts contrast effectively.
  • Dark yellow filter creates dramatic effects.
  • Single coated filter reduces unwanted reflections.
  • Tiffen filter improves grayscale separation.

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Cokin P2 Orange Filter, P-Seri Picture

Cokin P2 Orange Filter, P-Series

SKU: CKP2MFR: P002
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  • Enhance B&W photos with Cokin contrast filters.
  • Control grayscale tones using orange color filter.
  • Cokin P-series filter boosts image quality subtly.
  • Single-coated filter reduces glare for clear shots.
  • Durable build ensures long-lasting filter usage.

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Tiffen 46mm #15 Glass Filter - Picture

Tiffen 46mm 15 Filter, Dark Yellow

SKU: TF46Y15MFR: 46DY15
  • Enhance B&W photos with Tiffen yellow filter.
  • 46mm glass filter boosts contrast & detail.
  • Durable Tiffen filter for lasting image quality.
  • Dark yellow filter creates dramatic B&W effects.
  • Single-coated filter reduces flare, improves clarity.
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Tiffen 40.5mm #15 Glass Filter Picture

Tiffen 40.5mm 15 Filter, Dark Yellow

SKU: TF405Y15MFR: 405DY15
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  • Enhance B&W photos with dark yellow contrast filter.
  • 40.5mm glass filter sharpens grayscale image quality.
  • Tiffen filter boosts contrast, enriches tonal range.
  • Single-coated glass ensures optimal light transmission.
  • Durable filter protects lens from scratches, dust.

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Tiffen 39mm Deep Yellow #15 Gl Picture

Tiffen 39mm Deep Yellow #15 Glass Filter

SKU: TF39DY15MFR: 39DY15
  • Enhance B&W photos with deep yellow contrast filter.
  • 39mm glass filter boosts image quality, reduces haze.
  • Deep yellow #15 filter: 1.3-stop exposure reduction.
  • Durable glass ensures lasting Tiffen lens filter use.
  • Optimized light transmission for stunning B&W images.

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Lee Filters 4x4" #23A Polyeste Picture

Lee Filters 4x4" #23A Polyester Filter for Black & White Film, Light Red

SKU: LE23APMFR: 23A-P
  • Enhance B&W photos with light red contrast filter.
  • 4x4" Lee Filter boosts black & white image quality.
  • Polyester filter ensures durability for lasting use.
  • Control light; achieve +2 stops with this #23A filter.
  • Optimized for black & white film compatibility.

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Lee Filters 4x4" Light Yellow  Picture

Lee Filters 4x4" Light Yellow #3 Polyester Filter for Black & White Film

SKU: LE3PMFR: 3-P
  • Enhance B&W photos with light yellow contrast filter.
  • 4x4" Lee Filter: Ideal for black & white photography.
  • Polyester filter boosts contrast; 1.5 filter factor.
  • Achieve stunning monochrome images with this filter.
  • Control light; improve image quality with yellow filter.

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Hoya 67mm Yellow Green Glass F Picture

Hoya 67mm Yellow Green Filter (X0) 11

SKU: HY67GYMFR: B-67GRX0-GB
  • Enhance B&W photos with yellow-green contrast.
  • 67mm filter size ensures lens compatibility.
  • Premium glass filter for optimal image quality.
  • Single coated filter maximizes light transmission.
  • Durable Hoya filter for long-lasting performance.
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Cokin Z1 Yellow Filter, 4x4" / Picture

Cokin Z1 Yellow Filter, 4x4" / 100x100mm Z-Pro Series

SKU: CKZ1MFR: Z001
  • Enhance contrast with this Cokin Yellow Filter.
  • Achieve striking black and white photography easily.
  • Cokin Z-Pro series, 4x4" filter for sharp images.
  • Single coated filter reduces unwanted reflections.
  • Durable Cokin filter ensures long-lasting quality.
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Tiffen 62mm #11 Glass Filter - Picture

Tiffen 62mm 11 Filter, Yellow / Green

SKU: TF62G11MFR: 6211G1
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  • Enhance B&W photos with yellow/green contrast.
  • Tiffen 62mm filter: premium glass for image clarity.
  • Control grayscale tones using this quality glass filter.
  • Single coated filter reduces flare, boosts contrast.
  • Durable Tiffen filter protects lens from scratches.
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Tiffen 58mm #15 Glass Filter - Picture

Tiffen 58mm 15 Filter, Dark Yellow

SKU: TF58Y15MFR: 58DY15
  • Enhance B&W photos with this 58mm yellow filter.
  • Tiffen glass filter boosts contrast & detail subtly.
  • Dark yellow filter creates dramatic black & white tones.
  • Single coated filter reduces flare, improves clarity.
  • Durable glass ensures lasting image quality boost.
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Contrast Filters for Black & White Photography

Some photographers rely on post processing in Lightroom or Photoshop to convert their images to black and white. But many prefer the extra control and nuance offered by using contrast filters during shooting.

What is a black & white contrast filter?

Black and white contrast filters mount in front of your lens. They use a colored piece of glass to adjust how various colors will render in black and white. Black and white contrast filters come in red, yellow, orange, green, or blue.

These filters improve the contrast between colors that may otherwise render as very similar shades of gray. The right black and white contrast filter can add pop and separation to clouds, foliage, ground cover, and more. The same scene photographed with a red contrast filter vs. a green contrast filter can have a very different result in the final image.

Coating and material

Multi-coated filters eliminate flare, ghosting, and stray light. But they tend to be a little more expensive. Single-coated filters provide color filtration without affecting stray light. They are often more affordable.

Contrast filters for black and white photography are most commonly made of glass, polyester, or resin. Glass is the most traditional material, with the widest variety of size, color, and coating options to choose from.

Filter size and shape

Circular threaded filters screw onto the front of your lens. They are available in a range of sizes, from 37mm to 105mm. Select the right size by checking the filter ring size notation on the lens you plan to use.

Many photographers prefer rectangular filter systems for the ability to use the same filter across multiple lenses. Choose from common sizes like 5x5, 4x4, 6.6x6.6, and more.

Selecting the right color

The key to selecting the right colored filter is to pay attention to complementary colors. For example, red filters generally provide the most dramatic contrast for areas of blue and green in an image. They let red light through, rendering reds as a light gray. By contrast, blue and green light (red’s complementary color) is blocked, and therefore rendered as deeper, bolder shades of gray. 

If you aren’t sure which color is ideal for your needs, our customer support team can answer questions about any of our black and white contrast filters. They’ll help you find the best option from top brands like B+WCokinHeliopan, and Hoya.

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