Tiffen

Tiffen 67Y12 67mm Yellow #12 Filter

Name: Tiffen 67Y12 67mm Yellow #12 Filter
Brand: Tiffen
SKU: 67Y12

Enhance Your Black and White PhotographyThe Tiffen 67mm #12 Yellow Filter is designed to enhance contrast and tonal separation in black and white photography. By absorbing blue colors, it minimizes haze and renders blues darker, making it an essential tool for landscape and astrophotography. ...

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Overview

Enhance Your Black and White Photography

The Tiffen 67mm #12 Yellow Filter is designed to enhance contrast and tonal separation in black and white photography. By absorbing blue colors, it minimizes haze and renders blues darker, making it an essential tool for landscape and astrophotography.

Filter Type: #12 Yellow Filter
Diameter: 67mm
Material: Optical Glass
Effect: Increases contrast and tonal separation
Usage: Black and white photography, astrophotography, aerial work
Filter Factor: 2 (increase exposure by 1 full stop)

Key Features

Reduces excess blue of full moon in astrophotography

"Minus blue" cuts haze in aerial work

Primarily for black-and-white images

67mm diameter

Specifications

Filter Type

Yellow #12

Filter Diameter

67mm

Primary Use

Black-and-white images

Effect 1

Reduces excess blue of full moon in astrophotography

Effect 2

"Minus blue" cuts haze in aerial work

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the diameter of the Tiffen 67Y12 Yellow #12 Filter?

The Tiffen 67Y12 Yellow #12 Filter has a diameter of 67mm, designed to fit lenses with this specific filter thread size.

What are the primary applications of this yellow filter?

This filter is primarily intended for black-and-white images, but also helps reduce the excess blue of a full moon in astrophotography and cuts haze in aerial photography.

How does the "Minus blue" feature affect aerial photography?

The "Minus blue" characteristic of this filter helps to reduce atmospheric haze, which can lead to clearer and more defined images in aerial work.

Is this filter suitable for color photography?

No, this filter is primarily for black-and-white images and will alter color rendition if used with color film or digital color settings.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Effectively reduces the excess blue light from a full moon, improving astrophotography results.
Functions as a "Minus blue" filter, which helps to cut through haze in aerial photography.
Primarily designed for black-and-white images, enhancing contrast and tonal separation.
Features a 67mm diameter, compatible with a range of standard camera lenses.
Offers a specific color correction (Yellow #12) for targeted photographic effects.

👎 Cons

This filter is primarily for black-and-white photography, limiting its utility for color imaging.
The specific impact of a Yellow #12 filter might be too strong or not subtle enough for some photographers' needs.
A single 67mm diameter means it will only fit lenses with that specific thread size, requiring step-up/down rings for others.
The filter's effect is fixed, offering less versatility than variable filters for controlling light and color.
Does not provide physical lens protection like a UV filter, as its main purpose is creative.