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

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.