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Tiffen 8247B 82mm 47B Blue Filter

★★★★★2.7 (12 reviews)

82mm deep blue filter for dramatic tonal control in black-and-white photography and creative color effects.

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Overview

The Tiffen 8247B is an 82mm 47B deep blue filter designed primarily for black-and-white photography. By transmitting blue light while absorbing reds, oranges, and yellows, it lightens blue skies, water, and other blue subjects in monochrome images while darkening warmer elements. This creates pronounced tonal contrast that would otherwise be difficult to achieve, giving photographers precise control over how colors translate into grayscale tones.

Beyond its black-and-white applications, the 47B can also serve as a creative tool in color photography, adding a strong blue cast for stylistic effect or experimental work. The 82mm thread size accommodates larger professional lenses, and the filter threads on directly without adapters. As with all deep-colored contrast filters, photographers should expect to compensate exposure by several stops to account for the reduced light transmission through the dense blue glass.

Key Features

Country of Origin:United States

Package length:4.33"

Package width:4.13"

Package height:0.79"

Specifications

Brand
Tiffen
Model
8247B
Filter Type
47B (Blue)
Filter Size
82mm
Effect
Lightens blue objects, contrast control, tonal corrections
Country of Origin
United States
Package Dimensions
4.33" x 4.13" x 0.79"

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Provides strong tonal separation in black-and-white images by lightening blue subjects.
  • 82mm size fits a wide range of professional and enthusiast lenses.
  • Made in the United States with Tiffen's established optical manufacturing standards.
  • Versatile enough for creative color work beyond its primary black-and-white application.

👎 Cons

  • Deep blue color significantly reduces light transmission, requiring exposure compensation.
  • Highly specialized — limited everyday use outside black-and-white or creative color work.
  • 82mm size does not include step-up rings for use on smaller lens threads.
  • No multi-coating mentioned, which may affect flare resistance compared to coated alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is primarily used in black-and-white photography to lighten blue subjects and darken warm tones like reds and oranges, creating stronger tonal separation and dramatic contrast.
Yes, it can be used creatively in color imaging to add a strong blue cast for stylistic or corrective purposes, though its primary design is for black-and-white work.
This filter is sized at 82mm and threads directly onto any lens with an 82mm filter thread.
The 47B is a deep blue filter, which produces more pronounced contrast effects than lighter blue filters like a 38A or 80A.

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