B&W filter yellow Basic 022 MRC 72mm (model 1102645)

The B&W filter yellow Basic 022 MRC 72mm is a screw-in optical filter designed to alter color filtration and tonal relationships when shooting with compatible camera lenses. Engineered for photographers who need controlled contrast adjustment in both black-and-white and color images, this yellow filter modifies how skies, foliage and skin tones render without digital processing. The multicoated (MRC) surface minimizes internal reflections and flare, helping to maintain image clarity and consistent color balance.

Advantages

This yellow photographic filter increases local contrast between blue and yellow spectral areas, producing darker skies and subtly enhanced cloud definition in outdoor scenes while keeping midtones and highlights natural. The multicoating reduces ghosting and stray reflections from strong light sources, supporting cleaner results in backlit or high-contrast situations. Its 72mm threaded mount provides secure attachment to lenses with matching thread size and allows use with standard filter holders.

Suitable for

• Landscape photography to deepen blue skies and enhance cloud structure
• Black-and-white photography to adjust tonal separation and midtone contrast
• Portraits where slight warming and tone control of skin and background is desired
• General creative applications requiring subtle color filtration effects

Key specifications

• Filter type: yellow color filtration
• Thread size: 72 mm screw mount
• Coating: multilayer anti-reflective (MRC)
• Optical construction: single-element glass filter designed for camera lens use
• Primary effect: modifies contrast and tonality between blue and yellow spectral ranges

How to use

Screw the filter onto the front of a lens with a 72 mm thread until snug but not overtightened. Compose and expose normally; for black-and-white work, meter for the desired midtone rendering or use zone/spot metering to control specific tonal areas. When shooting landscapes, position the camera to take advantage of sky elements—this filter will darken blue tones and increase cloud separation. For color portraits, observe how the filter affects skin tones and adjust white balance or exposure if necessary.

Usage recommendations

Keep the filter clean and store it in its protective case when not in use to preserve the MRC coating. Use a blower and lens cloth for routine cleaning and avoid abrasive materials. Combine with other screw-in filters or step-up rings if different thread sizes are required; check for vignetting when stacking filters on wide-angle lenses.