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A 58mm yellow glass camera filter with black metal ring

B + W Filter Company

B + W Filter Company 58mm Basic 022M MRC Yellow 495 camera filter

SKU CH-FE36-MF6ZD

A 58 mm Yellow 495 filter with Multi-Resistant Coating for stronger black-and-white contrast and haze reduction

  • Essential 58mm Yellow 495 filter deepens contrast for black-and-white photography
  • Multi-Resistant Coating protects glass against scratches and unwanted reflections
  • Bright yellow tone cuts through light haze for clearer long-distance views
  • Enhances sky and cloud separation in outdoor landscape and plant scenes
  • Durable B+W construction ensures reliable performance in demanding conditions

Essential Yellow 495 Filter for B&W Photography

The B+W 58mm Basic 022M MRC Yellow 495 filter is designed for photographers working in black and white who want stronger tonal separation in outdoor scenes. It deepens blue skies and lifts cloud detail for a more dramatic monochrome rendering. The 58mm thread fits lenses of that diameter directly. Multi-Resistant Coating reduces reflections and protects the glass from scratches.

Stepping Up from Unfiltered or Basic UV Glass

A plain UV or clear protector does not alter tonal relationships in black and white capture. This Yellow 495 filter adds selective absorption that darkens blue wavelengths and lightens yellows and reds, increasing contrast between sky and foreground. The jump is worth it when haze softens distant detail or when skies wash out to featureless grey. It replaces the need for heavy post-processing contrast pushes that can introduce noise.

Consistent Contrast Control Under Changing Light

The filter maintains its spectral transmission across long shooting sessions, so contrast behaviour stays predictable as the sun moves. MRC resists flare when the light source enters the frame at low angles. Coating durability means repeated cleaning in the field does not degrade optical performance. It is not for shooters who need neutral colour balance or who work primarily in colour.

Highlights

  • Essential 58mm Yellow 495 filter deepens contrast for black-and-white photography
  • Multi-Resistant Coating protects glass against scratches and unwanted reflections
  • Bright yellow tone cuts through light haze for clearer long-distance views
  • Enhances sky and cloud separation in outdoor landscape and plant scenes
  • Durable B+W construction ensures reliable performance in demanding conditions

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What thread size does the 58mm Basic 022M MRC Yellow 495 filter need on the lens?

It screws onto a 58 mm front thread, matching the diameter marked on the filter ring.

How do you fit the MRC-coated Yellow 495 filter without trapping dust or damaging the coating?

Clean the lens threads first, then turn the filter gently until it seats evenly — forcing it can strip the threads or scratch the Multi-Resistant Coating.

When should the Yellow 495 filter be replaced if the MRC layer wears down?

Replace it when the coating shows visible scratches, persistent flare, or cleaning no longer restores clarity, as the MRC protects both glass and contrast.

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