Black and white imaging records only tonal differences between colored objects, which appear as black, white, or different shades of gray. Proper rendition depends on your own desires, and, for film, the differences between film sensitivity to colors and that of the eye. The latter is due to the fact that most panchromatic emulsions used are more sensitive to blue, violet and ultraviolet than to other colors. Therefore, blue appears as lighter on film than it does to the eye. This can make a blue-sky light enough to appear a similar shade of light gray as the clouds that are in it, making the clouds "disappear."A more "correct" cloud presence is obtained through the use of a yellow filter, such as a Yellow 8, which can absorb blue light, darkening the sky to more closely match what the eye would see. The Yellow 8 also acts as a general compensator for most subjects, giving a tonal rendition similar to that of the eye.

User Reviews about Tiffen 58mm 8 Filter (Yellow)

I recently bought the Tiffen 58mm 4-Point Star filter...

To be honest, I was wary. I'd never owned any Tiffen filters and from the other reviews on this page, they didn't seem to be of great quality. Well, you know what? My filter arrived in perfect condition and works GREAT, I'm in love with it. Granted, I bought it on Ebay instead of Amazon, but the filter itself seems to be of sound quality.

No Star Filter reviews existed on this page when I bought mine, so hopefully this'll help some people out and alleviate any fears! The filter works great and produces a really nice effect, I don't think you'll be disappointed if you're basing your expectations off the original Tiffen images. -- Bad Quality? Really?!

I read the reviews about the Tiffen Photo Essentials Filter Kit. I was hesitant to buy it, but thought let me try my luck. I bought for $38 with regular free super saver shipping and I received it just in 4 days. When I opened the outer box, the inside box looked already opened and does not have any seal to it. I carefully opened the box and it has a marketing booklet and the pouch with the filters. I could clearly see dust on all 3 filters. They do not have finger prints though. So this can be a bad manufacturing/QA or stored in a dusty place (doubt that though as it was in a box and a pouch - box seems clean) or someone used for sometime and returned it. In either case it remains with the manufacturer and the seller to correct the process of how they sell the product. Eventually it is the manufacturer's brand image that is going to be impacted. As someone already pointed out, the filters are highly glossy(even with dirt) and highly reflective.

At this point, it is only day 2 since I received the kit and did not get a chance to use them, but I am sure in a couple of weeks, I will have the review with its picture quality, usability and output related review. -- Is it the Manufacturer or Seller?

Tiffen came highly recommended, and I can see why. Less expensive than some filters, I like these because their optics don't seem to affect my pictures, they feel sturdy, and they protect the lens. Exactly what they're supposed to do, for what I believe is a bargain price.


-- What a deal! They protect my $1000 lens for what I paid in taxes on the lens.

Received the items in a well packaged envelope. They appeared to be new.(some others stated that they looked used). Each does what it is designed to do. I think it should be noted that these filters give a modest result, and don't give an exaggerated result. They enhance the photos and don't change them. Plus, with the expensive lenses I have, they provide protection from scratches and possible breakage if dropped. -- good buy