B+W 1102785 82mm Basic IR 093 Black Filter

The B+W 82mm Basic IR 093 is a deep infrared pass filter that opens up a world of photography invisible to the naked eye — and to standard camera sensors without extended exposure times. The 093 specification means the filter transmits wavelengths from approximately 830nm upward, blocking nearly all visible light from blue through red. The result in-camera is the classic infrared aesthetic: green foliage rendered as luminous white, blue skies going near-black, and skin tones taking on an otherworldly smoothness. Unlike software simulation, this tonal transformation is physically grounded in how different surfaces reflect near-IR light — it cannot be authentically replicated in post-processing. B+W's optical glass construction preserves the resolving power of the lenses it's used with, a meaningful distinction from cheaper resin IR filters that introduce softness.

This filter is built for deliberate, tripod-based landscape and architecture work — it is not a grab-and-shoot accessory. On an unmodified camera, the near-total blockage of visible light demands exposure times measured in tens of seconds to minutes even in bright sun, requiring a stable platform, mirror lockup (on DSLRs), and a remote release. Photographers working with IR-converted cameras will find the 093 far more immediately usable, with manageable shutter speeds and accurate live view framing. The 82mm diameter covers most serious zoom and prime lenses, and B+W's specification of full-frame compatibility down to 24mm means it integrates cleanly into a wide-angle landscape kit. The included QR authentication code is a practical addition given the counterfeit filter market.