Orange Filter B+W Basic 040 Orange MRC 43mm (B&W, MPN 1102654)

B+W Basic 040 Orange MRC 43mm is an orange photographic filter for lenses with 43 mm front threads. It modifies color rendition by enhancing warm tones and contrast, providing stronger separation between sky and clouds in landscape shots and subtle tonal shifts in portraits. The filter glass is treated with a multi-resistant coating (MRC) that reduces surface reflections and simplifies cleaning, while preserving image sharpness and color integrity when used on compatible lenses.

Advantages

The filter increases contrast and emphasizes warm hues without introducing noticeable softness, making it suitable for both black-and-white and color photography. The multi-resistant coating minimizes flare and ghosting and makes the filter easier to clean. Its 43 mm threaded design offers direct attachment to lenses with matching thread size, providing a lightweight and compact solution for creative color control and contrast enhancement in-camera.

Suitable for

• Black-and-white photography to increase contrast and deepen skies
• Landscape photography for stronger separation between sky and foreground
• Portrait photography to subtly warm skin tones
• On-location shooting when a compact, screw-on filter is required

Key specifications

• Filter type: Orange contrast filter
• Diameter: 43 mm screw thread
• Coating: Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) to reduce reflections and ease cleaning
• Optical behaviour: enhances warm tones and contrast; suitable for both color and black-and-white imaging
• Form factor: slim, screw-on design for direct lens attachment

How to use

Screw the filter onto any lens with a 43 mm front thread until it sits securely but without overtightening. Compose and meter as usual; color balance and exposure may change slightly due to the filter's effect on tones and contrast, so check your camera's preview or test exposures. For black-and-white work, use the filter to darken blues and brighten warm tones, producing more dramatic skies and clearer cloud definition. For color portraits, evaluate white balance and adjust in-camera or in post-processing if necessary to maintain natural skin tones.

Usage recommendations

Store the filter in a protective case when not in use to avoid scratches and keep the coated surface clean using a soft brush or microfiber cloth; avoid abrasive cleaners. When shooting in strong backlight, consider using a lens hood in combination with the filter to further reduce flare. Test the filter in different lighting conditions to determine the desired level of warming and contrast for each scene.