Designed to minimize the effects of UV light, the Formatt Hitech 46mm Firecrest SuperSlim UV Filteris a general use, clear filter that helps to reduce bluish casts and haze as well as improve contrast and clarity when photographing outdoors. This unique filter also features a 15-layer Firecrest coating, which further serves to minimize surface reflections and maintain light transmission for consistent color accuracy and image acuity. Additionally, a UV filter is also useful as a general protective filter to leave on lenses at all times for protection against accidental impacts or scratching to the lens.

This filter is constructed from optical glass for maintained image quality and is set in an aluminum filter ring. The SuperSlim ring measures 5.5mm-thick and its slim design helps to minimize the likelihood of vignetting. This filter features front threads to permit stacking of additional filters or the attachment of a lens cap.

Absorbs Ultraviolet Light    Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight    General Protective Filter    15-Layer Firecrest Multi-Coating    Hydrophobic and Scratch-Resistant    Optical Glass, Aluminum Ring    Stackable Filter Ring, 5.5mm-Thick

Absorbs UV light and reduces bluish cast of daylight.

Works as general protection filter to reduce dust, moisture, and scratches from reaching lens elements.

The 15-layer Firecrest coating has been applied directly to the filter glass by way of a vacuum-formed, hard-coated, electrolytic process. The multi-coating is water- and scratch-resistance for greater overall durability.

Firecrest coating attenuates UV contamination, as well as surface reflections, for consistent light transmission and acuity.

Optical glass is used in order to maintain clear image quality with high contrast and color fidelity.

The aluminum alloy SuperSlim filter ring measures 5.5mm-thick and features front threads for stacking additional filters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this a clear, neutral filter?

A: No, the Formatt Hitech 58mm Ultraviolet (UV) Haze 2A Schott-Desag B270 Crown Optical Glass Filter is an Ultraviolet (UV) Haze 2A filter. Please review the item shown below for a clear filter: Formatt Hitech Clear Filter (58mm) B&H # FOC58 • MFR # BF 58-CLEARST https://bhpho.to/3MqjcnR

Q: 2. what kind of glass is used; is it multi-coated on both sides?

A: The Chiaro Pro 77mm 99-UVBTS Brass UV Filter is made with Schott Glass.

Q: 3. Does the 67mm filter have front threads for a lens hood? The images seem to indicate no.

A: The Chiaro Pro 67mm 99-UVBTS Brass UV Filter does offer front 67mm threads.

Q: 4. Will this stepping ring work with any 46/82 mm lens/ filter combination?

A: It working good with my lens.

Q: 5. What is the weight of this filter?

A: We would guesstimate it to be approximately 1 oz.

Q: 6. is this filter made in China just as good as those made in Germany?

A: Where a filter is made is not as important as who makes it. The Chiaro Pro 77mm 99-UVBTS Brass UV Filter is certainly as good as filters made in Germany.

Q: 7. Why would anyone want to block 10% of the light from entering their lens?

A: You wouldn't, Chiaro does have a higher light transmission filter. A 95%, 98%, and a 99%. High-quality filters will cost more.

Q: 8. When open, are the pockets arranged 6 by 1 or 3 by 2?

A: When I bought the 6 filter wallet about a year ago it was 3 x 2, but judging by the pic I am now seeing above it would be 6 x 1, as the one pictured above is half as wide as mine.

Q: 9. The description mentions Schott glass from Germany. Is this filter manufactured completely in Germany or where?

A: The 7artisans Photoelectric 67mm MRC-UV Filter is made in China.

Q: 10. Does it enable the use of a lens cap?

A: The 7artisans Photoelectric 82mm MRC-UV Filter does not have front filter threads, so a lens cap cannot be used.