Tiffen 5511G1 55mm #11 Green Filter

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.