Tiffen 4×5.65-Inch Orange #21 Glass B&W Film Filter

Tiffen 4×5.65-Inch Orange #21 Glass B&W Film Filter | 45650OR21

The orange glow you see in classic film photos? This is it.

Tiffen’s 4×5.65-inch Orange #21 glass filter is a straightforward tool for black and white photography. It lightens skin tones subtly while darkening blue skies, adding definition to clouds without the heavy contrast a red filter would bring. The result is a more natural, less dramatic tonal shift that still separates subject from background beautifully.

• Standard orange #21 density for balanced contrast on B&W film ? not too aggressive, not too subtle
• Precision fits 4×5.65-inch filter holders (Compatible with most 100mm filter systems via drop-in or screw-in adapters; check your setup’s slot width)
• Solid optical glass construction ? no plastic lightweight wobble here, it feels substantial and cleans up easy
• Threadless design works with the standard Pro Glass/Polaroid brand drop-in frames and many third-party rail or bayonet mounts
• Boosts visual punch through haze in landscapes, sunlight portraits, and street scenes without adding glare

If you shoot medium format or large format B&W film work ? portraits, cityscapes, or outdoor candids ? this filter slots in simply and gets the job done without fuss. It’s the one you grab when you want a clean tonal separation, not a full red-filter drama.