Tiffen 6285 62mm 85 Color Conversion Filter

The Tiffen 6285 is a 62mm-diameter 85-series color conversion filter designed for photographers shooting tungsten-balanced film in daylight conditions. Tungsten film is calibrated for the warm, orange-shifted spectrum of indoor tungsten lighting (approximately 3200K), and when used outdoors under daylight (approximately 5600K), it produces a strong blue color cast. The 85 filter counteracts this by introducing a precisely calibrated warm amber tint that shifts the color temperature back into the natural range, enabling accurate, balanced color reproduction without the need for different film stock.

Constructed from high-quality optical glass and manufactured in the United States, this filter is designed to introduce minimal optical distortion or loss of sharpness. It threads onto any lens with a 62mm filter diameter using standard screw-in mounting and is thin enough to avoid vignetting on most standard and telephoto focal lengths. At just 0.18 pounds, it adds negligible weight to your kit. While digital photography has reduced the everyday demand for optical color conversion filters, the 85 filter remains a relevant tool for film shooters and can also serve as a creative warming filter for digital photographers seeking an analog color effect directly in-camera.