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B + W 49mm Basic 022M MRC Filt Picture

B + W 49mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495

SKU: BW49B22MRCMFR: 66-1102638
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  • B+W Yellow 495 filter enhances contrast.
  • Premium MRC coating ensures superior image quality.
  • 49mm filter thread fits standard lenses easily.
  • German-engineered filter for lasting durability.
  • Minimizes glare and reflections for clearer shots.
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B + W 46mm Basic 022M MRC Filt Picture

B + W 46mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495

SKU: BW46B22MRCMFR: 66-1102637
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  • Enhance B&W photos with yellow contrast filter.
  • 46mm B+W filter boosts monochrome image quality.
  • Multi-coated (MRC) glass ensures superior clarity.
  • Optimizes grayscale tones for striking B&W shots.
  • Durable B+W build resists scratches and damage.
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B + W 39mm Basic 022M MRC Filt Picture

B + W 39mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495

SKU: BW39B22MRCMFR: 66-1102634
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  • Enhance B+W photos with yellow contrast filter.
  • 39mm MRC coating reduces glare, boosts clarity.
  • Premium glass ensures optimal image quality filter.
  • Durable B+W filter for long-lasting performance.
  • Ideal for black and white photography filter needs.
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B + W 55mm Basic 022M MRC Filt Picture

B + W 55mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495

SKU: BW55B22MRCMFR: 66-1102640
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  • Enhance B+W photos with yellow contrast filter.
  • 55mm filter sharpens grayscale image quality.
  • Multi-coated glass ensures scratch resistance.
  • Premium B+W filter for superior contrast control.
  • Optimize B+W photography with this 495 filter.
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B + W 67mm Basic 022M MRC Filt Picture

B + W 67mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495

SKU: BW67B22MRCMFR: 66-1102644
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  • Enhance B+W photography with yellow 495 filter.
  • 67mm B+W filter boosts contrast, enriches tones.
  • Premium MRC coating ensures superior image quality.
  • Durable B+W filter protects lens from scratches.
  • Optimize B+W photography with this essential filter.
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B + W 95mm Basic 022M MRC Filt Picture

B + W 95mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495

SKU: BW95B22MRCMFR: 66-1102649
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  • Enhance B+W photography with yellow 495 filter.
  • 95mm B+W filter boosts contrast, rich tones.
  • Premium MRC coating ensures superior image quality.
  • Durable B+W filter protects lens from scratches.
  • Ideal contrast filter for stunning B+W photos.
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B + W 40.5mm Basic 022M MRC Fi Picture

B + W 40.5mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495

SKU: BW405B22MRCMFR: 66-1102635
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  • Enhance B+W photography with yellow 495 filter.
  • 40.5mm B+W filter size ensures perfect lens fit.
  • Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) for superior image quality.
  • Maximize contrast in black and white photos easily.
  • B+W filter protects lens from scratches & dust.
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Tiffen 62mm #8 Glass Filter -  Picture

Tiffen 62mm 8 Filter, Yellow

SKU: TF62Y8MFR: 628Y2
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  • Enhance B&W photos with this 62mm yellow filter.
  • Tiffen glass filter boosts contrast & detail subtly.
  • Achieve classic black and white effects easily now.
  • Single coated filter reduces flare, improves clarity.
  • Optimized for image quality in monochrome shots.
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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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B + W 46mm Basic 040M MRC Filt Picture

B + W 46mm Basic 040M MRC Filter, Orange 550

SKU: BW46B40MRCMFR: 66-1102655
  • Enhance B&W photography with orange contrast.
  • 46mm B+W filter boosts tonal separation subtly.
  • Multi-coated (MRC) glass ensures superior image quality.
  • Premium B+W glass filter for lasting scratch resistance.
  • Control B&W tones effectively with this orange filter.
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Tiffen 4x4#9 Glass Filter - De Picture

Tiffen 4x4 9 Filter, Deep Yellow

SKU: TF44Y9MFR: 449Y3
  • Enhance B&W photos with deep yellow contrast.
  • Tiffen 4x4 filter: premium glass for image quality.
  • Single coated filter reduces flare, boosts clarity.
  • Optimized contrast filter for striking B&W effects.
  • Durable Tiffen filter: scratch resistance assured.
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Hoya 52mm Yellow K2 Multi Coat Picture

Hoya 52mm Yellow K2 Multi Coated Filter

SKU: HY52YLMMFR: A-52K2-GB
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  • Enhance B&W photos with Hoya yellow filter.
  • 52mm multi-coated glass filter for durability.
  • Boost contrast in monochrome photography easily.
  • Premium Hoya filter ensures optimal image quality.
  • Reduces blue light, creating unique B&W effects.
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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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Hoya 77mm HMC YA3 Pro Orange F Picture

Hoya 77mm HMC YA3 Pro Orange Filter - for balancing contrast

SKU: HY77YA3MFR: A-77YA3
  • Enhance B&W photography with orange contrast filter.
  • Hoya 77mm filter: Premium image quality assured.
  • Multi-coated glass reduces glare, boosts contrast.
  • Filter factor 4: Achieve unique color effects.
  • YA3 Orange filter creates striking B&W images.
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Tiffen 77mm #8 Glass Filter -  Picture

Tiffen 77mm 8 Filter, Yellow

SKU: TF77Y8MFR: 778Y2
  • Enhance B&W photos with Tiffen 77mm yellow filter.
  • Boost contrast & clarity; ideal photography filter.
  • Premium glass filter ensures superior image quality.
  • Durable, single-coated filter for scratch resistance.
  • 77mm filter size; compatible with standard lenses.
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B + W 72mm Basic 091M MRC Filt Picture

B + W 72mm Basic 091M MRC Filter, Dark Red 630

SKU: BW72B91MRCMFR: 66-1102703
  • Enhance B+W photography with dark red contrast.
  • 72mm MRC coating reduces glare, boosts image quality.
  • Dark red 630 filter creates dramatic black & white.
  • Premium glass ensures optimal scratch resistance.
  • Multi-coated B+W filter for superior light transmission.
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B + W 60mm Basic 040M MRC Filt Picture

B + W 60mm Basic 040M MRC Filter, Orange 550

SKU: BW60B40MRCMFR: 66-1102660
  • Enhance B&W photos with orange contrast filter.
  • 60mm filter sharpens images, boosts detail subtly.
  • Multi-coated glass reduces glare, improves clarity.
  • B+W filter: durable build ensures lasting quality.
  • Cost-effective contrast control for B&W photos.
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Hoya 58mm Yellow K2 Multi Coat Picture

Hoya 58mm Yellow K2 Multi Coated Filter

SKU: HY58YLMMFR: A-58K2-GB
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  • Enhance B&W photos with Hoya yellow filter.
  • 58mm glass filter boosts contrast effectively.
  • Multi-coated filter reduces flare, improves image.
  • Durable Hoya filter for long-lasting performance.
  • Optimized contrast with this yellow K2 filter.
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B + W 49mm Master 010M UV Haze Picture

B + W 49mm Master 010M UV Haze MRC Nano Filter

SKU: BW49M10MRCMFR: 66-1101500
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  • B+W 49mm UV Haze filter enhances image clarity.
  • MRC nano coating provides superior scratch resistance.
  • Minimizes UV light for optimal photography results.
  • German-engineered B+W filter ensures material quality.
  • Protect your lens with this B+W protective filter.
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B + W 39mm Basic 040M MRC Filt Picture

B + W 39mm Basic 040M MRC Filter, Orange 550

SKU: BW39B40MRCMFR: 66-1102652
  • Enhances B+W photography with orange contrast.
  • 39mm filter size ensures secure lens attachment.
  • Multi-coated glass filter for superior image quality.
  • Optimizes light transmission in black & white shots.
  • Durable B+W filter build ensures lasting performance.
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Leica E49 49mm Glass Filter, Y Picture

Leica E49 49mm Glass Filter, Yellow

SKU: LC13073MFR: 13073
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  • Enhance B&W photos with this Leica contrast filter.
  • Premium glass filter ensures superior image quality.
  • 49mm filter thread fits lenses with ease.
  • Optimized for black and white photography.
  • Durable Leica filter provides scratch resistance.
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Tiffen 52mm #21 Glass Filter - Picture

Tiffen 52mm 21 Filter, Dark Orange

SKU: TF52O21MFR: 52OR21
  • Enhance B&W photos with this 52mm orange filter.
  • Tiffen glass filter ensures superior image quality.
  • Dark orange filter boosts contrast in B&W photography.
  • Single coated filter reduces unwanted reflections.
  • Optimized for 52mm lenses; ideal for B&W contrast.
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B + W 43mm Basic 022M MRC Filt Picture

B + W 43mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495

SKU: BW43B22MRCMFR: 66-1102636
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  • Enhance B+W photography with yellow contrast filter.
  • 43mm filter size ensures perfect lens compatibility.
  • Multi-coated glass filter for superior image quality.
  • Control light transmission for creative B+W effects.
  • Durable B+W filter protects lens from scratches.
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B + W 46mm Basic 091M MRC Filt Picture

B + W 46mm Basic 091M MRC Filter, Dark Red 630

SKU: BW46B91MRCMFR: 66-1102695
  • Enhance B+W photography with dark red 630 filter.
  • 46mm MRC coating reduces glare, boosts image quality.
  • Premium glass ensures optimal black & white contrast.
  • Durable B+W filter protects lens from scratches.
  • Multi-coated filter minimizes reflections for clarity.
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Hoya 46mm Yellow K2 Multi Coat Picture

Hoya 46mm Yellow K2 Multi Coated Filter

SKU: HY46YLMMFR: A-46K2-GB
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  • Enhance B&W photos with 46mm yellow filter.
  • Multi-coated glass ensures optimal light transmission.
  • Hoya K2 filter boosts contrast, enriches details.
  • Durable glass filter protects lens from scratches.
  • Ideal for landscape, portrait B&W photography.
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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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