The Tiffen 55mm Yellow 1 Filteris a basic contrast filter, primarily for use with black and white film. This yellow filter slightly darkens skies, helps to cut through haze, and improves overall contrast. It is a common contrast filter for black and white photography, producing an accurate tonal range and partially compensating for the blue sensitivity of panchromatic film.

There is a 1.5x filter factor with this filter, requiring an increase of 0.6 stop for normal exposure. Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 10,000th of an inch, and then mounting to precision metal rings.

#6 Filter for General B&W Contrast    ColorCore Technology

Yellow contrast filter for black and white film subtly darkens skies, cuts through haze, and gives slightly greater contrast overall.

Produces accurate tones and partially compensates for panchromatic film's blue sensitivity.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will these fit my Nikon D5100 18-55mm lens?

A: No they will not. The Nikon 18-55mm lenses use 52mm sized lens caps and filters. Below is a link to the same set in the 52mm size for you to regard:http://bhpho.to/1f3nfQu

Q: 2. Will this fit a Yashicaflex A2?

A: Unfortunately, no, it does not appear that the Yashicaflex A2 Twin-lens Reflex Camera used the Bay 1 Filter Mount, so it would not be compatible for use with the Nisha Bay 1 Yellow Filter.

Q: 3. Will this fit my Yashica D?

A: Yes the Nisha Bay 1 Yellow Filter should fit the Yashica D as it has a Bay I (Bayonet type I) filter size.

Q: 4. can I put a protect filter on top of a polarized filter?

A: If your polarizer filter has a front thread of 77mm, then this Tiffen Protector can fit there.

Q: 5. What is the Wratten equivalent for the Leica yellow, orange, and green contrast filters?

A: Those wratten equavalent is 8, 21, 25.

Q: 6. I have a 10-16 wide angle canon lens. I need to know what UV protection filter is good for that lens. Which one should I get? Thank you!

A: I would not know. Canon does not make this lens any more. I have high quality UV filters on all my lens's

Q: 7. I see this filter does not have a Wratten number specification, but is it closer to a #4 or #8? Assuming that is not closer to #3, #6 or #9 (since the name does not include "light" or "deep" as modifier in the color name).

A: This Nisha 72mm Yellow Filter is would be closest to a Kodak Wratten #8.

Q: 8. Will this fit a Rolleicord VB2?

A: Researching online I see that camera accepts Bay 1 filters so Nisha Bay 1 Yellow Filter will work.

Q: 9. Can I use for my 85 mm?

A: No. It's the wrong size

Q: 10. How many stops does this filter add to the exposure?

A: The Nisha Bay 1 Yellow Filter decreases exposure by approximately 1-1.5 f/stops.