The Leica E49 Yellow Filter is an essential tool for adjusting contrast and tonality when working with black-and-white film or sensors. This yellow filter slightly darkens skies, helps to cut through haze, and improves overall contrast. Yellows and reds within the scene are also lightened.

Yellow Filter for Enhanced B&W Contrast    49mm Threaded Ring

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What does the E in E82 mean? Will this fit any standard 82mm front threaded lens or is it Leica specific?

A: No, this is not Leica specific. The E or is standard nomenclature for filters sized in millimeters (E82 = 82mm). The filter should thread perfectly.

Q: 2. Why is the 13037 replacement for 13373? Better quality than 13373?

A: While Leica Germany is not specific on the details regarding the differences between the filters, Leica does simply state that they have improved all optical parameters of the filter, which infers that our current (newer) II filter's glass and optical coatings would be of higher quality compared to their older (discontinued) original version.

Q: 3. Does it fit on Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4?

A: If not using the hood, this lens cap is compatible with the 28mm Summilux-M f1.4.

Q: 4. Will this lens cap fit the D-Lux 5?

A: No, the Leica Lens Cap for 135mm f/3.4 (#11889) M-Lenses (B&H# LELC49M) is not designed to fit and will not fit the lens of the Leica D-LUX 5 Digital Camera (Black) (B&H# LEDL5B) nor that of the similar Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital Camera (Black) (BH# PADMCLX5B).

Q: 5. Will this work with Leica M Elmarit 135mm F2.8 (11829)?

A: The Leica M Elmarit 135mm f/2.8 lens is not compatible with a 55mm filter; it uses a Series VII filter: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1204605-REG/leica_13044_series_vii_uva_ii.html

Q: 6. Will this lens cap fit the q2?

A: Yes this cap can fit the 49mm front diameter of the lens on the Leica Q2.

Q: 7. Does the filter fit the lens 11114? Thanks

A: Yes, the Leica E43 UVa II Filter is compatible with the Leica lens 11114.

Q: 8. How can there be reviews when the case has not been released?

A: The leather protector definitely protects the camera case against bangs & scratches.

Q: 9. Will this work with the supplied hood in the Summicron 35mm Lens? Thanks.

A: If you are referring to the newest edition of the Summicron 35mm, the answer is yes. The filter sits inside of where the hood slides onto the outside of the lens. I have the lens in silver and got the filter in silver as well, and they look great together.

Q: 10. 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.