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Tiffen 5511G1 55mm #11 Green Filter

Improve tonal contrast and detail in black-and-white images with this 55mm green filter featuring Tiffen's laminated ColorCore glass.

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Overview

The Tiffen 55mm #11 Green Filter is a contrast-enhancement tool tailored for black-and-white photography. It works by selectively passing green wavelengths and absorbing reds and blues, which translates into lighter rendition of foliage, grass, and other green elements while darkening skies and reddish subjects. The result is images with stronger tonal separation and more visible texture, particularly in landscape scenes where greenery might otherwise merge into a uniform gray. For portraits shot in black and white, the green filter produces smoother, more natural skin tones than many other contrast filters.

Manufactured using Tiffen's ColorCore process, the filter dye is sealed between two pieces of optical glass rather than coated on the surface. This construction provides consistent color density across the entire filter area and better resistance to scratching, cleaning damage, and environmental exposure. With a filter factor of 4, photographers should account for a two-stop exposure increase — easily managed by modern in-camera metering. The 55mm thread size accommodates a wide range of lenses, making this filter a practical and cost-effective addition for anyone working in monochrome.

Key Features

Light green filter

Darkens sky in contrast to clouds

In foliage, greens are lightened and reds darkened

55mm diameter

Used primarily for black-and-white imaging

Specifications

Brand
Tiffen
Model
5511G1
Filter Type
#11 Green
Diameter
55mm
Filter Factor
4 (2-stop exposure increase)
Primary Use
Black-and-white photography
Construction
ColorCore (laminated glass)

Frequently Asked Questions

It transmits green light while absorbing other wavelengths, which causes greens to render as lighter tones and reds and blues as darker tones in a monochrome image. This creates more visible contrast between elements like foliage, sky, and skin.
The filter factor is 4, meaning you need to add two stops of exposure. Most cameras with TTL metering will compensate automatically when the filter is attached.
Yes, it threads onto any lens with a 55mm front filter thread. Verify your lens thread size — printed on the lens barrel or lens cap — matches before purchasing.
A green filter specifically brightens green tones (foliage, grass, leaves) more than yellow or orange filters do, while also providing more natural and flattering skin tone rendering in black-and-white portraits.
It uses Tiffen's ColorCore construction, where the filter dye is laminated between two layers of optical glass, providing durable and optically consistent performance.

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