The Leica E46 Orange Filter is an essential tool for adjusting contrast and tonality when working with black-and-white film or sensors. This orange filter noticeably darkens skies, helps to cut through haze, and improves overall contrast. When compared to a yellow filter, an orange filter creates a greater separation between clouds and sky and further lightens yellows and reds within the scene.

Orange Filter for Enhanced B&W Contrast    46mm Threaded Ring

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I was wondering where is this Leica 49mm UV filter made? Is it made in Germany? Thank You

A: Its made in Japan.

Q: 2. Will it fit an older Trinovid (1997)?

A: Yes!!!

Q: 3. What is the Wratten equilvant for this Leica GREEN filter? (it is NOT #21)

A: The Leica E39 Green Filter is similar to a Wratten #40 green filter.

Q: 4. With the Leica 18mm lens when using this UV Filter does the Leica Lens Cap fit securely? It does not using a Chiaro Filter.

A: If you are referring to the Leica Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens, then yes, the Leica E39 UVa II Filter (Silver) should be compatible for use with the lens, and the lens cap should still be compatible for use on the 39mm front filter threads on the filter.

Q: 5. Is the 49 the correct filter for the Q2 monochrom (with the hood attached)?

A: Yes, the Leica E49 UVa II Filter (Black) is compatible with the Leica Q2 Monochrom Digital Camera with the lens hood attached.

Q: 6. Is this filter front-threaded to stack other filters?

A: These filters allow stacking.

Q: 7. The standard is for a #22 filter to need a +2-stop correction. But this offering by Lee specifies a 1-stop correction only?

A: Filters have different filter factors, this filter optimizes light transmittance that allows for only a 1 stop correction.

Q: 8. Does this filter fit a Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens (Black)? Thanks, Robert

A: No. The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH takes 46mm filters, not 39mm.

Q: 9. Does the E49 filters fit the Summilux M 1:1.4/24mm ASPH lens?

A: The filter mentioned by Leica can be found here: https://bhpho.to/3DhIBJI

Q: 10. Will the E43 work with the Auto Lens Cap for the D-Lux 8? (Will the lens cap close all the way when powered off?)

A: The Leica E43 UVa II Filter (Black) will not work with the Leica Auto Lens Cap for the Leica D-Lux 8, you can only use one or the other.