Tiffen 58R29 58mm #29 Red Contrast Filter

The Tiffen 58mm #29 Red Contrast Filter is a specialized optical accessory built for photographers who shoot in black and white and want maximum tonal drama in their images. By absorbing blue and green wavelengths while passing red light, the filter causes blue skies to render nearly black on monochrome film or digital conversions, while red and warm-toned subjects stay bright. The result is a pronounced separation between tones that gives landscapes, architecture, and forensic documentation a powerful visual impact that lighter red or orange filters cannot match.

Constructed using Tiffen's ColorCore process, the filter dye is sandwiched between two layers of optical glass, ensuring the color density stays uniform from edge to edge and protecting the dye from scratches, cleaning solvents, and humidity. The 58mm thread size fits a broad selection of popular lenses from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and others. Keep in mind that the filter's 16.5x factor demands an exposure compensation of roughly 4 1/3 stops, so a tripod is advisable for anything other than bright daylight shooting. For photographers exploring near-infrared work, this deep red filter also serves as an accessible entry point, blocking enough visible light to let IR wavelengths dominate on a converted or IR-sensitive sensor.