Tiffen 49Y12 49mm Yellow Filter for Lenses vs Tiffen 52mm Orange 21 Filter for grayscale imaging
Overall winner: Tiffen 52mm Orange 21 Filter for grayscale imaging
Key Differences
Product A (Tiffen 52mm Orange 21) targets grayscale portrait work with noted pleasing skin tones and reported build quality, while Product B (Tiffen 49Y12 49mm Yellow) is aimed at black & white contrast control and dramatic landscapes. A has a larger filter thread (52mm) and stronger notes on build, whereas B is 49mm and emphasizes contrast improvements but has some edge imperfections reported
Tiffen 49Y12 49mm Yellow Filter for Lenses
Yellow filter for lenses improves contrast in black & white photography and provides more dramatic landscape photos. Users note clear quality and functionality, with some edge imperfections mentioned
Pros
- improves black & white photography
- gives better contrast control
- aids dramatic landscape photos
- clear lens filter, according to customers
Cons
- edge imperfections reported by some customers
Tiffen 52mm Orange 21 Filter for grayscale imaging
Orange 21 filter from Tiffen; absorbs blue/blue-green for grayscale imaging. Noted for image quality and well-made build, with skin tones reported as pleasing in portraits
Pros
- well-made build
- good image quality
- portraits with pleasing skin tones
Cons
- fit issues reported by some users
- glass may be loose in ring
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Tie |
| Durability | Tiffen |
| Versatility | Tiffen |
| User Reviews | Tiffen |