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Tiffen 498Y2 49mm #8 Yellow Filter B&W Photography
Enhance Your Black and White Photography with the Tiffen 49mm Yellow Filter The Tiffen 49mm #8 Yellow Filter is designed to enhance black and white photography by improving contrast and tonal range. This filter is ideal for capturing dramatic landscapes and enhancing skin tones. Its durable glas...
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Overview
Enhance Your Black and White Photography with the Tiffen 49mm Yellow Filter
The Tiffen 49mm #8 Yellow Filter is designed to enhance black and white photography by improving contrast and tonal range. This filter is ideal for capturing dramatic landscapes and enhancing skin tones. Its durable glass construction ensures long-lasting performance.
Specifications:
- Diameter: 49mm
- Filter Type: Yellow (#8)
- Material: Glass
- Effect: Improves contrast, most natural tonal correction
- Coating: Multi Coating
Key Features
Bring Black & White Images To Life : with the Tiffen 52mm Yellow #8 Filter, designed to deliver a noticeable increase in contrast while maintaining natural tonal separation for richer black-and-white photography, landscapes, and outdoor scenes.
Built with Tiffen ColorCore Technology : Tiffen’s proprietary technology, creating a durable yellow contrast filter that delivers reliable tonal control, improved image separation, and natural-looking black-and-white results shot after shot.
Capture Richer Black & White Landscapes : with a medium yellow filter that darkens blue skies for more dramatic cloud contrast while maintaining natural-looking tonal relationships across foliage, terrain, and distant subjects.
Confident Compatibility : Before adding to cart, confirm your lens thread size by checking the front rim of your camera lens for the “Ø” symbol followed by a millimeter measurement, such as Ø58mm. Select the filter with the same mm size to ensure the proper fit for your lens.
Specifications
Brand
Tiffen
Filter Type
Yellow
Filter Number
#8
Diameter
49mm
Primary Use
Black-and-white imaging
Effect
Improves contrast, Natural tonal correction
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary benefit of using the Tiffen 49mm #8 Yellow Filter?
The primary benefit of the Tiffen 49mm #8 Yellow Filter is its ability to improve contrast and provide natural tonal correction, especially when shooting in black-and-white.
Is this filter suitable for color photography?
No, this Tiffen filter is primarily intended for black-and-white imaging and its effects are optimized for monochrome photography, not for color images.
What size lens is this Tiffen filter designed to fit?
This filter has a 49mm diameter, meaning it is designed to fit camera lenses that have a 49mm filter thread.
How does this yellow filter affect the image in black and white?
In black and white photography, the #8 yellow filter helps to darken blue tones and lighten yellow tones, enhancing cloud definition in blue skies and improving overall contrast.
Will this filter reduce the amount of light reaching my camera's sensor?
Yes, like most filters, the Tiffen 49mm #8 Yellow Filter will absorb some light, which means you may need to adjust your exposure settings to compensate for the reduced light transmission.
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