Designed to minimize the effects of UV light, the 52mm Firecrest SuperSlim UV MC 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. I feel I need UV and Circular Polarizer filters for upcoming ski trip. Do you recommend Zeiss filters or B+H filters? Thanks!

A: I have been told that Zeiss filters are the best quality. I purchased one and have not been disappointed. That being said, B+H also sells very high quality filters, usually at a lower price than Zeiss. I would ask myself... Am I putting a high quality filter on a cheap lens? OR If you have purchased high quality lenses, why would you put cheap glass between you and your subject? My philosophy is to buy the best lens I can afford and put comparable filter glass on it to protect it or enhance the photo.

Q: 2. Does the 67 mm filter have a front thread for stacking?

A: Yes, the B+W 67mm UV-Haze #010 MRC Basic Filter has 67mm front threads.

Q: 3. What is the max. OD of this filter?

A: The maximum outer diameter of the B+W 60mm UV-Haze #010 MRC Basic Filter is 62 mm.

Q: 4. Is there a front and a back to the filters? Is there a specific way/ side that it needs to go on?

A: For B+W 82mm UV-Haze #010 MRC Basic Filter the front is the section that has the writing 010 UV-Haze MRC. That needs to face towards the subject, the back of the filter is what is screwed onto the lens.

Q: 5. I am after a filter for my Sony 18-105mm F4 lens. There is this Zeiss 72mm UV filter and a Sony 72mm MC filter. Which filter is best for my lens?

A: I dont have any experience with the Sony filters but I have used B&W, Hoya, and Zeiss. I love the Carl Zeiss filters I think theyre the best Ive used so far especially for flare and color.

Q: 6. will this fit on my zeiss 55mm 1.8 lens?

A: Yes -- it fits perfectly on mine, no vignetting.

Q: 7. Brass ring?

A: I don't know, the Zeiss website does not say how the filter is made.

Q: 8. Does the B+W 40.5mm UV-Haze #010 MRC Basic Filter have 40.5mm front threads?

A: Yes, the B+W 40.5mm UV-Haze #010 MRC Basic Filter has 40.5mm front threads.

Q: 9. Ring of this filter made from brass or aluminium?

A: Aluminium or another metal.

Q: 10. Why did B+W decide to do away with the plastic case? I read that may reviewers are unhappy with the "new " B+W filters. Input?

A: B+W now includes a pouch with the B+W 62mm UV-Haze #010 MRC Basic Filter as opposed to a hard case. We do not have information on the reason for the change.