Difference between Skylight 1A & 1B

[rockabillyrebel]

Can anyone explain the difference if indeed there is any?

Thanks.

[LazyPhotographer]

I do believe that on the Tiffen website, it gives you the specs and explanation.

[forrest64]

I'm always amazed when people give answers like the one above. This forum was setup to help people who may be less experienced in a particular subject than others. Then, they try to redirect you somewhere else. I will answer your question:

1A filters are clear, sometimes coated, pieces of glass that filter out UV light. Their primary purpose however, is to protect the front glass on your lens. 1B filters are similar to 1A only they are slightly pink tinted. They are used to 'warm' your pictures. Back in my film days I always used a 1B. With the advent of digital photography and good post editing software I now strictly use 1A filters and perform warming on the computer if I want it.

Mark

[CoolToolGuy]

I'm always amazed when people give answers like the one above. This forum was setup to help people who may be less experienced in a particular subject than others. Then, they try to redirect you somewhere else.



As is the case with many things in life, there is more than one right answer. Some of us (me included), subscribe to the theory that it matters less that you know it all than it does knowing where to look it up. And directing someone to a place where they can learn all about it as opposed to hearing it through someone else's filters (pun partially intended) can be valuable.

Both theories are valid. I'm amazed that you're amazed.

Have Fun,

[JChin]

Are there any visual comparisons we can see online?

How does the Skylight 1A and 1B compare with a UV or Warm UV? Are they the same?

[Jim_T]

In digtial photography, most (if not all) color filters can be emulated in post processing. There is no need to put a piece of glass in front of the lens and increase the chances of flare and/or distortion... (Yes, quality coated filters have almost no flare, but they can't stop it completely :) )

The link below shows what Adobe Photoshop can do.... You can warm or cool to your hearts content and you aren't limited by the fixed color of any one filter.

http://livedocs.adobe.com/en_US/Photoshop/10.0/help.html?content=WSfd1234e1c4b69f30ea53e41001031a b64-765f.html