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Tiffen 62DY15 62mm 15 Filter (Yellow)

★★★★★4.5 (176 reviews)

Deepen skies and boost contrast in black-and-white photography with this precision-ground 62mm deep yellow filter.

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Overview

The Tiffen 62mm 15 Filter (Yellow) is a deep yellow contrast filter engineered specifically for black-and-white photography. By absorbing blue light and passing yellow wavelengths, it darkens blue skies dramatically, increases the separation between clouds and sky, and enhances overall tonal contrast in monochrome images. This makes it an especially valuable tool for landscape, marine, and aerial photography where sky detail and cloud definition are critical to the composition.

Compared to lighter yellow filters such as the Yellow 8, the Yellow 15 delivers a more pronounced effect, pushing sky tones noticeably darker and giving foliage and skin tones a brighter rendering. The filter is constructed from optical glass with standard 62mm threading, making it compatible with a wide range of lenses from major manufacturers. While it does require roughly 1.5 to 2 stops of additional exposure, modern TTL metering systems compensate for this automatically, keeping the filter straightforward to use in the field.

Key Features

Deep yellow filter

Renders sky dramatically darker

Produces more dramatic effects than Yellow 8 filter

62mm diameter

Primarily for black-and-white imaging

Specifications

Brand
Tiffen
Model
62DY15
Filter Type
Yellow #15 (Deep Yellow)
Diameter
62mm
Primary Use
Black-and-White Contrast Enhancement
Effect
Darkens blue skies, increases tonal contrast
Recommended Applications
Landscapes, Marine Scenes, Aerial Photography

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Produces noticeably stronger sky-darkening effects than lighter yellow filters for dramatic black-and-white landscapes.
  • Standard 62mm threading ensures broad compatibility with popular lens sizes.
  • Tiffen's optical glass construction maintains image sharpness and clarity.
  • Lightweight and slim profile minimizes the risk of vignetting on most lenses.
  • Affordable entry point for photographers exploring contrast control in monochrome work.

👎 Cons

  • Limited usefulness for color photography due to the strong yellow cast it imparts.
  • Requires approximately 1.5–2 stops of exposure compensation, which may limit use in low-light conditions.
  • Only available in 62mm, so photographers with different lens diameters need a separate size or step-up ring.
  • Does not include a protective case or pouch for storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Yellow 15 is a deeper yellow filter that produces more dramatic darkening of blue skies and stronger contrast enhancement than the lighter Yellow 8, making it better suited for bold, high-contrast black-and-white images.
While it is primarily designed for black-and-white work, it can be used in color photography to add a strong warm yellow cast. However, most photographers use it exclusively for monochrome imaging.
Yes, like all colored contrast filters, the Yellow 15 requires approximately 1.5 to 2 stops of exposure compensation, which your camera's through-the-lens meter will typically handle automatically.
Yes, the Tiffen 62DY15 has standard 62mm threading and can be stacked with other filters, though stacking multiple filters may introduce vignetting on wider focal lengths.

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