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A 49mm bright yellow camera filter with multi-resistant coating, brass ring, glass element

B + W Filter Company

B + W 49mm 022M MRC Yellow 495 camera filter

SKU CH-BRTQ-5P4JZ

A 49 mm yellow filter that boosts contrast in black-and-white photos and cuts haze for sharper landscapes

  • Enhances contrast in black-and-white shots with bright yellow 495 filter
  • Multi-resistant coating protects lens from scratches and dirt
  • Cuts through light haze for sharper long-distance views
  • Enriches sky and foliage tones in outdoor scenes
  • Ideal for landscape and plant photography with vivid colour separation

B+W 49mm Yellow 495 Filter

The B+W 49mm Basic 022M MRC Yellow 495 Filter is a screw-on camera filter designed for photographers working primarily in black and white. Its bright yellow tone increases contrast between blue skies and clouds while enriching the appearance of foliage. The 49mm thread size fits lenses matching that diameter.

Contrast and haze performance

Under sustained outdoor use the filter deepens tonal separation in monochrome images, making cloud structures more distinct against a darker sky. It cuts through light haze in long-distance landscape views, preserving sharpness where atmospheric scatter would otherwise flatten detail. The effect remains consistent across extended shooting sessions.

Multi-resistant coating benefits

The MRC layer repels water and resists fingerprints, simplifying cleaning in the field. It protects the front element from fine scratches and grit without adding visible colour cast. Light transmission stays high, so exposure compensation stays minimal during normal daylight shooting.

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Price $58.99
Pricier than about 58% of the 1,281 comparable items (median $48.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the 49 mm Yellow 495 filter add noticeable heat or power draw when left on the lens all day?

No — it is a passive glass filter with no electronics, so it generates no heat and draws no power.

What thread size must my lens already have for this 49 mm filter to screw on directly?

Your lens needs a 49 mm front filter thread; otherwise a step-up or step-down ring is required.

Will the multi-resistant coating on this Yellow 495 filter cause any issues when stacked with an older uncoated UV filter?

The MRC coating reduces reflections, so stacking is possible, though each extra glass layer can slightly increase flare risk.

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