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Tiffen #21 Orange Filter (77mm)

BH #TI2177 • MFR #77OR21
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Tiffen #21 Orange Filter (77mm)
Key Features
  • Builds Contrast in B&W Images
  • For Landscape, Marine, or Aerial Photos
  • Absorbs Blue and Blue-Green Colors
  • Renders Blues Darker
The 77mm #21 Orange Filter from Tiffen is a filter designed to build contrast in black and white photography and creates separation between the tones. The filter absorbs blue and blue-green colors, rendering blues darker such as for skies in landscape or aerial photos and water in marine shots. The filter has a filter factor of 4.5, so you must increase your exposure by 2 1/3 of a stop to compensate.
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Tiffen 77OR21 Overview

The 77mm #21 Orange Filter from Tiffen is a filter designed to build contrast in black and white photography and creates separation between the tones. The filter absorbs blue and blue-green colors, rendering blues darker such as for skies in landscape or aerial photos and water in marine shots. The filter has a filter factor of 4.5, so you must increase your exposure by 2 1/3 of a stop to compensate.

Tiffen filters are not dyed, but are manufactured by using ColorCore technology. This process laminates the filter material between two pieces of optical glass and grinds down and polishes the glass. The glass is then mounted to the metal ring, which after that can be screwed onto the lens for the desired effect.

Strong contrast in B&W images
Ideal for landscape, marine, or aerial photography
Absorbs blue and blue-green colors
Renders blues darker
UPC: 049383050967

Tiffen 77OR21 Specs

Filter Type
Black & White Contrast #21 Orange
Exposure Reduction
2.3-Stop
Size
77 mm Rear Filter Thread
Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet
77 mm
Coating
Single-Coated
Filter Thickness
0.1" / 2.5 mm
0.3" / 8 mm (Ring/Frame)
Filter Material
Glass
Ring Material
Aluminum
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.185 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.4 x 3.55 x 0.55"

Tiffen 77OR21 Reviews

Great Filter For Cityscapes

By Kevin McGovern
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-05-05

It seems many of the new films react less noticeably to the use of contrast filters than years before, and I am not subtle with their use in my own work. In this area, the atmosphere usually requires a stronger filter for building-sky separation as well, even if an N- exposure and development scheme becomes necessary for adequate rendering of shadows in wet prints. That’s why, I generally use deeper filters for my black and white images, so the #29 Orange is my only orange filter. I can’t say I have done any technical comparisons between the actual bandwidth of filters manufacturers, but have used Tiffen filters for years, with no problems. My only minor gripe is they use aluminum instead of brass rims, which can lead to more frequent jamming, unless extra care is used when installing them. In a perfect world, they would use brass for their rims, and maintain their price point. And my wife would never yell at me, for anything... Users should always keep a filter wrench in their kit when using aluminum-rimmed filters like these. If you get a jam, it’s a must to get even torque around the filter to spare the the threads of both filter and lens. I also treat my filter’s threads with a VERY LIGHT film of synthetic lubricant like SuperLube or Syl-Glide, neither of which reacts with the aluminum or degrades over time. Avoid lithium grease at all costs for all photographic equipment! It’s reactive with most of the alloys used in our precious gear and degrades, turning into a hard cheesy substance, should your equipment be unused for a time. Anyway, Tiffen filters have never disappointed, and are a fine choice, compared to the pricier brands. Of course, Linhof users probably could care less, but still—

Great filter

By Nes - B
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-01-02

I used in black and white photo, very good results in textures (Skin, plants, fruits etc) very good results for a reasonable cost.

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Could you tell me this filter thickness? I Use on wide-angle lensthanks !
Asked by: Leijin
The glass is 2mm thick
Answered by: Tiffen Support Tiffen Expert
Date published: 2018-08-27
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