Tiffen
Tiffen 4056Y1 40.5mm #6 Yellow Filter B&W Photography
★★★★★
1.0 lb
Enhance Your Black and White Photography with Precision FiltersIntroducing the Tiffen 40.5mm 6 Yellow 1 Filter, a must-have tool for black and white photographers. Achieve stunning tonal corrections and dramatic landscapes with this high-quality filter. Filter Size: 40.5mm Filter Type: 6 Yellow 1...
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Overview
Enhance Your Black and White Photography with Precision Filters
Introducing the Tiffen 40.5mm 6 Yellow 1 Filter, a must-have tool for black and white photographers. Achieve stunning tonal corrections and dramatic landscapes with this high-quality filter.
- Filter Size: 40.5mm
- Filter Type: 6 Yellow 1
- Effect: Partial Correction for Panchromatic Materials
- Application: Black and White Photography
Key Features
Country Of Origin: United States
Model Number: 4056Y1
Product Type: Camera Lens Filters
Item Package Weight: 1.0 lb
Specifications
Filter Type
#6 Yellow Filter
Filter Size
40.5mm
Application
B&W Photography
Product Type
Camera Lens Filter
Country of Origin
United States
Model Number
4056Y1
Item Package Weight
1.0 lb
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Specifically designed as a #6 Yellow Filter, optimizing it for black and white photography.
- Features a 40.5mm thread size, ensuring compatibility with lenses of that specific diameter.
- Made in the United States, suggesting adherence to quality manufacturing standards.
- A dedicated camera lens filter, indicating its purpose is for optical enhancement in photography.
- Has a manageable item package weight of 1.0 lb, simplifying handling and shipping.
👎 Cons
- The 40.5mm size restricts its use to lenses with that specific filter thread, requiring step-up rings for other sizes.
- Only designed for black and white photography, limiting its utility for color imaging needs.
- The "1.0 lb" package weight does not indicate the actual weight of the filter itself, which is likely much lighter.
- No information is provided about the optical glass quality or anti-reflective coatings.
- Requires an understanding of filter effects in B&W photography to be used effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary use of the Tiffen 40.5mm #6 Yellow Filter?
This filter is specifically designed for black and white photography to enhance contrast, particularly in skies and foliage.
What size lens thread is required for this filter?
The Tiffen 4056Y1 filter has a 40.5mm thread size, making it suitable for camera lenses with a matching filter diameter.
Where is this Tiffen camera lens filter manufactured?
This Tiffen 40.5mm #6 Yellow Filter is manufactured in the United States.
Is this filter suitable for color photography?
No, the #6 Yellow Filter is primarily intended for use in black and white photography to achieve specific tonal adjustments and contrast enhancements.
What is the item package weight of this filter?
The item package weight for the Tiffen 4056Y1 40.5mm #6 Yellow Filter is 1.0 lb.
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