Hoya HMC 46mm Yellow K2 Multi-Coated B&W Filter - Made in Japan MPN: A-46K2-GB

Especially useful for clear contrast between blue sky with clouds and foreground. Provides a natural tonal rendition. Often used for subjects at intermediate distances. With Filter Without Filter Filter Properties At A Glance Front Threads Yes Accepts Snap In Lens Cap Yes Filter Ring Depth (Less Threads)5mm Coating Multi-Coated Filter Factor 1.3Stops As their names suggests, these filters use HOYA colored glass. They are used for color correction of different light sources when using color film, or for controlling contrast with Black White film. Color correction filters are important as color films do not have the flexibility of the human eye to automatically adjust to different situations. Black White films register colors as shades of grey and the rendition of each color in a scene is important, so filters can be used to control this. The color of the glass used in all these filters is carefully controlled and to reduce the possibility of color shift over a period of time, such high quality filters are coated or multicoated on both sides. This maintains the desired effect and gives a long service life. These popular filters are renowned for their ability to minimize reflection at the filter surfaces which reduces flare and ghosting. The result is an average light transmission of over 97%, giving sharp contrast and well balanced color. HOYA HMC filters are recommended for enhancing the performance of today's multicoated lenses.