[Single Coated] It seems many of the new films react less noticeably to the use of contrast filters than years before, and I am not subtle with their use in my own work. In this area, the atmosphere usually requires a stronger filter for building-sky separation as well, even if an N- exposure and development scheme becomes necessary for adequate rendering of shadows in wet prints. That’s why, I generally use deeper filters for my black and white images, so the #29 Orange is my only orange filter.

I can’t say I have done any technical comparisons between the actual bandwidth of filters manufacturers, but have used Tiffen filters for years, with no problems. My only minor gripe is they use aluminum instead of brass rims, which can lead to more frequent jamming, unless extra care is used when installing them. In a perfect world, they would use brass for their rims, and maintain their price point. And my wife would never yell at me, for anything...

Users should always keep a filter wrench in their kit when using aluminum-rimmed filters like these. If you get a jam, it’s a must to get even torque around the filter to spare the the threads of both filter and lens.

I also treat my filter’s threads with a VERY LIGHT film of synthetic lubricant like SuperLube or Syl-Glide, neither of which reacts with the aluminum or degrades over time. Avoid lithium grease at all costs for all photographic equipment! It’s reactive with most of the alloys used in our precious gear and degrades, turning into a hard cheesy substance, should your equipment be unused for a time.

Anyway, Tiffen filters have never disappointed, and are a fine choice, compared to the pricier brands. Of course, Linhof users probably could care less, but still—

[Single Coated] Tiffen filters are really good for general purpose use, especially with B&W film.

[Single Coated] good filter

[Single Coated] Rated at +1.2/3rd stops, I'm getting wonderful results with Kodak TMax BW 120mm film. Basically, I'm rating / setting on
my hand held meter at ISO at 120 when I shoot. I still develop in D76 @ 8 minutes at 69-70 degrees single tank developing. I've been shooting with a Mamiya M6, a Mamiya C330 Pro S, and a Mamiya RB 67 Pro SD, and the results with all three cameras are just what the doctor ordered! Brilliant contrast and tonal/texture range without the blowouts of a Orange #22 or Red (plus 3-stops) filter.

[Single Coated] I shoot mainly in black and white with a Fujifilm X-Pro2 and have been yearning for the ability to darken blue skies to make the clouds pop right out just like in the old days with a real camera and a piece of orange plastic slotted into a square thingy.� Strangely, the fujifilm digital cameras have built in red and yellow filters but not the classic sky-darkening/coud-poppin' orange.� Anyway, this relatively cheap filter works just great.� And I have so far just left the thing on for general street photography, even when I don't need to do anything with the sky.� The only unavoidable inconvenience is when you have to take the thing off to shoot in color and then put it back on again without leaving it behind someplace or breaking it.� Anyway, a great tool for outdoor b/w photography.� Until Fuji adds the so far strangely absent orange filter to their in camera collection. (My first test photo with it is attached.)

[Single Coated] I used in black and white photo, very good results in textures (Skin, plants, fruits etc) very good results for a reasonable cost.

[Single Coated] Good product, good service

[Single Coated] I love the tonal values rendered by the #21 orange filter and how it allows me creative freedom to darken the image more than a #16 orange but less than a red filter depending upon the appearance that I want. I highly recommend this product.