This 77mm #550/040 Orange MRC Basic Filter from B+W can be used to increase image contrast using black-and-white film. When using this filter, green, blue, and violet-colored subjects are reproduced in darker shades of gray than if a filter was not used. Simultaneously, yellow, orange, and red subjects are rendered in lighter shades of gray. Landscape and architectural photos show an increased, almost graphic contrast, while a cloudy sky may already appear dramatic. When shooting landscapes, shades of green foliage can be more differentiated, and this filter can also minimize the haze caused by the bluish cast of daylight. When used for shooting portraits, the appearance of freckles and skin blemishes will be reduced.

B+W MRC Basic filters are made with the exclusive Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) nano premium coating technology. This high-quality broadband coating is applied on both sides and enhances the optical imaging properties, allowing uniform and increased transmittance across the entire light spectrum to be achieved, with minimal physically induced remaining reflection. The nano all-around protection on the filter glass also ensures increased scratch resistance and extremely fast, easy cleaning, providing a long filter life.

Increases Black-and-White Film Contrast    Effect Emulates Wratten #16 Filter    Darkens Green, Blue, and Violet Tones    Lightens Yellow, Orange, and Red Tones    Reduces Haze in Daylight    MRC Coating, Resistance Coating    Schott Glass Construction    Brass Filter Ring    Cotton Lens Storage Pouch

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this nano coated?

A: B+W 72mm MRC Basic Circular Polarizing Filter BH #BWCPB72 comes with Multi-Coating and Resistance-Coating.

Q: 2. This filter fits on a Leica M Summicron-M 2/35mm ASPH?? Works with the hood installed?

A: Yes, the B+W MRC BASIC 007 Clear Filter (39mm) will fit on the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens with the hood attached over it.

Q: 3. Is this a brass ring or aluminum?

A: The B+W MRC BASIC 007 Clear Filter (67mm) has a brass ring.

Q: 4. Is this filter fine or coarse thread?

A: The B+W 86mm MRC Basic Circular Polarizing Filter has a coarse thread.

Q: 5. A previous response states this filter is compatible with a 17mm lens. Will it also work (and not cause vignetting) on the canon RF 14-35mm at 14mm on full frame?

A: The Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM Lens (B&H # CA1435RF) is designed with a filter thread and should work well with the B+W 77mm MRC Basic Circular Polarizing Filter.

Q: 6. Is this filter coated on both sides?

A: The B+W MRC BASIC 007 Clear Filter (77mm) is coated on both sides. All B+W filters are coated on both sides.

Q: 7. How many stops reduction for this orange filter?

A: Generally, the B+W #550/040 Orange MRC Basic Filter (67mm) will provide a half stop to a full stop of reduction.

Q: 8. How thick is the filter (the whole filter, not the glass only)?

A: The thickness of the B+W 82mm MRC Basic Circular Polarizing Filter is about 6.7mm

Q: 9. Can you tell me the total thickness of the B+W 43mm MRC Basic Circular Polarizing Filter, please?

A: B+W 43mm MRC Basic Circular Polarizing Filter is 6.5mm thick without messuring the threads. With the threads the filter has a total height of 9.5mm.

Q: 10. The specs do not specify slim design, but the narrative description does. Is this definitively a slim design?

A: The B+W 95mm MRC Basic Circular Polarizing Filter does have a slim filter ring design. This filter is compatible with wide-angle lenses with an equivalent angle of view of a 17mm lens on a full frame camera.