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useful links

Filters for Lomography

check each size page 46 - 77 scroll down to “effects” Cokin A & P also!

* most variety in 55mm...use with step rings

* Bing name to see many examples

check out this blog for examples:

https://gavinlyons.photography/who-needs-photoshop-with-these-filters/

https://www.photographyattic.com/blog/category/filters/

http://lomography.com/

https://cinestillfilm.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions

Filter sizes for newest DSLR and 4/3 camera lenses

https://tiffen.com/pages/filter-to-lens-chart

Guide to thread pitches used throughout the site

E, ES European standard male threads 0.75mm...E, ES after the size

E European fine male threads 0.5mm...E before the size

F US & Japanese fine male threads 0.5mm...F after the size

C Coarse male threads 1.0mm

M medium male threads 0.75mm... standard threads today

FR fine (0.5)mm female

MR med (0.75)mm female

nft slim > no front threads

SO slip-on (over lens barrel)

SS set screw (tightens over lens barrel)

Guide to condition of filters for sale

*new filters

new - in current or recent packaging.

NOS - new old stock in original packaging 10+ years

NIB n/o - vintage older filters new in original packaging 20+ years.

NIC n/o - new/old in original leather or plastic case

n/o - new/old out of its packaging

( NOS, NIB n/o B+W and Heliopan filters are vintage non-slim “E Series”)

*pre-owned filters

“looks new” may be new (?) - in or out of original packaging

“clean” or “very clean” - used, near-mint condition - no flaws.

vg - good glass, some wear on frame

cs - with original leather or plastic case

unmtd - unmounted glass

Clearance page “Various Japan brands” made for many independent importers during the 70‘s, 80’s, 90’s, 00‘s mostly made by Marumi Optical using quality standards: coating, dyed glass and sturdy frames. All listed are in NOS, “very clean” or “like new” condition...Any received with nicks on the frame, scratches, ghosting, worn coatings, hazing from deteriorating foam packaging... are discarded.

Brands include: Asanuma, Camrex, Coastar, CPC Phase 2, Gemko, HCE, Kalcor, Kalt, Kenko, Milo, Osawa, Prinz, PRO, Promaster, Quantaray, Rokunar, Samigon, Toshiba, Toyo Optics, Spiratone, Vivitar...and others

about coatings

MC - multi-coated; SMC super multi-coated; SC - single coated

All Nikon, B+W, Heliopan and other German filters: black painted brass.

B+W and Heliopan filters are SC “single coated” on both sides

B+W “MRC” > “multi-resistant coating”

B+W E and ES series...vintage non-slim 5mm thickness frames up to 62mm... 6mm thickness frames 67 > 82mm

desired by collectors of vintage 50mm and above focal length lenses.

B+W F-Pro > 4mm thickness frames

B+W XS-Pro > 3mm thickness frames...newest series

Heliopan slim > 4mm thickness frames

Heliopan non-slim > 5mm thickness frames

Heliopan “SH-PMC” > “super-hard premium multi-coating”

All other round filters are black anodized aluminum unless “chrome”.

Linear Polarizers are for new mirrorless and older manually operated cameras

Circular Polarizers recommended for AF and Digital cameras

Guide to Neutral Density filters

ND Wratten # Filter factor (ff) Increase exposure stops

0.1 1.25 1/3

0.2 1.50 2/3

0.3 2x 1

0.4 2.5 1-1/3

0.5 3 1-2/3

0.6 4x 2

0.7 5 2-1/3

0.8 6 2-2/3

0.9 8x 3

1.0 10 3-1/3

1.2 16 4

1.5 32 5

1.8 64 6

2.0 100 6-2/3

2.4 8

2.7 9

3.0 1000 10

4.0 10k 13-1/3

Basics for digital or film

UV - Haze Basic reduction of UV light...

for color or black & white

Filter Factor 0 - 0 stops

Skylight 1A, 1B - B+W KR1.5 - Nikon L1A, L1B

UV - pinkish cast for blue haze

reduction for color

fine to use with black & white

Filter Factor 1 - 0 stops

Linear / Circular Polarizer

General use in outdoor photography -

produces deeper skies and alters reflections.

Filter Factor 3-4...1-2/3 - 2 stops

Enhancing Filter - Hoya Intensifier

Intensifies the yellow, orange, red spectrum while not

affecting other colors, use with Polarizer

to intensify blue skies. Enhances faded fabrics,

fall foliage and landscape.

Filter Factor 1.4 - 1/2 stop

filters for black and white photography

General rule:

filters lighten their own color and darken their opposite

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Yellow 5 - Y1 - Nikon Y44

Light yellow filter for mild contrast...

high-altitude UV 2A, C

Filter Factor 1.4 - 1/2 stop

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Yellow 8 - Y2 - B+W 022 -

Hoya K2 - Nikon Y48
This medium yellow filter offers the most correct tonal

range contrast for clouds against blue skies...

Filter Factor 2 - 1 stop

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Yellow 12 - Nikon Y52
Cuts haze in aerial work; used with color infrared;

more contrast than yellow 8

Filter Factor 2.2 - 1 stop

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Yellow 15 - B+W 023

Enhances landscapes, marine scenes and aerial photography with more dramatic effects than yellow 8 ...

Filter Factor 2.5 - 1-1/3 stop

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Orange 16 - B+W 040 - Hoya G

More dramatic effect than Yellow 15...

Filter Factor 2.5 - 1-1/3 stop

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Orange 21 - B+W 041 -

O2 - Nikon 056

Absorbs blue and blue-greens.

Blue skies darken with dramatic cloud contrasts.

Foliage blackens.

Filter Factor 7 - 2-2/3 stops

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Red 23A

Light red producing contrast effects that darken skies,

water, rock formations and architecture...

Filter Factor 6 - 2-1/3 stops

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Red 25A - B+W 090 - Nikon R60

Dramatic sky effects and cloud contrast.

Useful with Infrared films
Filter Factor 8 - 3 stops

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Red 29 - B+W 091 Kodak F

Dramatic sky effects and cloud contrast. Useful with Infrared films. Deeper effect than 25 Red. Tri-color separation

Filter Factor 10 - 4-1/3 stops

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Yellow-Green 13 - Hoya XO - B+W 060

Used with outdoor portraiture for good skintones

when landscape is important. Enhances highlites in foliage,

grass and trees. Same sky contrast as yellows.

Filter Factor 2.5 - 1-1/2 stop

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Green 11 - B+W 061 - Hoya X1

Used with outdoor or studio portraiture for rich skintones;

Enhances shadows and highlites in foliage, grass and trees...

Filter Factor 4 - 2 stops

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Green 58, 61

Dramatically lightens and enhances shadows and highlites in foliage, grass and trees. Tri-color separation

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Cyan Blue 38 - B+W 080, 081

Minimizes contrast; Bleaches daytime skies.

Kodak wratten/Tiffen Blue 47, 47B Kodak C5

Accentuates fog; minimizes contrast giving shots a

wintery effect Tri-color separation

Infrared 89B - B+W 092 - Hoya R72
Infrared 87 - B+W 093 - Hoya RM90

warming filters for digital or film

Tiffen 812 - Tiffen FX Warm

Absorbs bluish haze in scenics; Adds warmth to skintones, similar to a dense skylight.

Filter Factor 1.5 - 2/3 stop

81A

Converts Tungsten 3200K Type B film to 3400K w/ indoor lighting

Warms up scenes and portraiture on overcast days w/ Daylight film... Filter Factor...1.4 - 1/2 stop

81B

Used with outdoor portraiture for good skintones when landscape is important. Stronger effect than 81A

Filter Factor 1.4 - 1/2 stop

81C - B+W / Heliopan KR3

Same as 81B but has increased effect

Filter Factor 1.5 - 2/3 stop

81EF

Same as 81C but has increased effect

Filter Factor 2.0 - 1.0 stop

color correction / color balance

80A - B+W KB15 - Nikon B15

Balances daylight film for use with most standard household tungsten lighting or studio lighting...converts 3200K to 5500K....Filter Factor 2.4 - 1-1/3 stops