Black & White Contrast Camera Lens Filters
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B + W 49mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495
- 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.
B + W 55mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495
- 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.
Hoya 52mm Yellow K2 Multi Coated Filter
- 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.
Tiffen 62mm 8 Filter, Yellow
- 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.
B + W 46mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495
- 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.
Hoya 77mm HMC YA3 Pro Orange Filter - for balancing contrast
- 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.
Tiffen 52mm 25 Filter, Red
- 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.
Hoya 77mm Yellow K2 Multi Coated Filter
- Enhance contrast with this 77mm yellow filter.
- Multi-coated glass ensures superior image quality.
- Durable Hoya filter for long-lasting performance.
- Optimized for black and white photography.
- K2 yellow filter intensifies tonal separation.
B + W 95mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495
- 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.
Tiffen 49mm 8 Filter, Yellow
- 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.
Hoya 55mm Yellow K2 Multi Coated Filter
- Enhance B&W photos with Hoya yellow filter.
- 55mm Hoya filter boosts contrast, detail.
- Multi-coated glass ensures image clarity.
- Durable Hoya filter protects your lens.
- Optimized for black and white photography.
Tiffen 77mm 8 Filter, Yellow
- 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.
Hoya 46mm Yellow K2 Multi Coated Filter
- 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.
Tiffen 58mm 15 Filter, Dark Yellow
- 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.
B + W 60mm Basic 040M MRC Filter, Orange 550
- 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.
Hoya 77mm Red 25 Multi Coated Filter
- Enhance B&W photos with this Hoya red filter.
- 77mm multi-coated filter for superior image quality.
- Durable glass filter construction ensures longevity.
- Achieve dramatic contrast with this red filter.
- Optimized for black and white photography.
B + W 46mm Basic 040M MRC Filter, Orange 550
- 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.
B + W 49mm Basic 090M MRC Filter, Light Red 590
- Enhances B+W photography with light red contrast.
- Premium MRC coating ensures superior image quality.
- 49mm thread size fits standard lenses securely.
- Optimizes light transmission for stunning B+W tones.
- Durable filter material resists scratches & damage.
Tiffen 40.5mm 8 Filter, Yellow
- 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.
Tiffen 58mm 8 Filter, Yellow
- Enhance B&W photos with this 58mm yellow filter.
- Tiffen glass filter increases contrast & detail.
- Optimized for stunning black and white imagery.
- Reduces blue; brightens yellows for rich tones.
- Durable, single-coated glass ensures image quality.
B + W 58mm Basic 090M MRC Filter, Light Red 590
- Enhance B&W photos with light red 590 filter.
- Premium B+W glass ensures superior image quality.
- 58mm MRC coating reduces glare and ghosting.
- Durable B+W filter for long-lasting performance.
- Optimizes contrast in black and white photography.
Hoya 82mm X1 Multi Coated Filter, Green
- Enhance B&W photos with green contrast filter.
- 82mm Hoya X1 filter: Premium multi-coated glass.
- Boost tonal separation; superior image quality.
- Durable Hoya filter glass resists scratches.
- Optimized light transmission for clear results.
B + W 46mm Basic 090M MRC Filter, Light Red 590
- Enhance B&W photos with light red 590 filter.
- 46mm B+W filter boosts contrast, enriches tones.
- Multi-coated (MRC) glass ensures superior image quality.
- Minimize reflections with B+W's premium lens filter.
- Durable B+W filter protects lens from scratches.
B + W 67mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495
- 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.
B + W 43mm Basic 022M MRC Filter, Yellow 495
- 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.
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+W, Cokin, Heliopan, and Hoya.
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