Designed to minimize the effects of UV light, the Formatt Hitech 77mm 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. Hi, does this filter have threads in both sides to allow stacking another filter (or cap) over it? Thanks!

A: Yes, It's 77mm on both sides allowing for additional filters or a 77mm lens cap to be placed on top.

Q: 2. Can I use this filter with my Nikon 70-200 F/2.8 VRii Lens and attach the lens hood

A: Yes you can. They are fully compatible.

Q: 3. Does this filter safely block potentially harmful light for direct solar photography? In other words, does this UV and IR cut filter serve the same purpose as a solar filter (other than darkening the image) for taking photos of the sun?

A: No, this filter is NOT safe to use for Solar photography.

Q: 4. would this filter fit on the Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Full-frame E-mount Prime Lens?

A: The Zeiss 55mm UV filter will not fit the Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA, as this lens has a 49mm filter thread. You will instead want a UV filter such as the Hoya 49mm UV Haze NXT HMC Filter: http://bhpho.to/19tNmPU

Q: 5. Has anyone used one of these on a Sony A7s series camera? Both versions of the A7s come with a Low Pass filter, which I believe cuts down much of what this filter is intended to do, so is it irrelevant?

A: I haven't used it on a Sony and don't know their specs, but generally Low Pass filters don't cut UV, and don't cut all Infra Red. You can test by taking a photo of the IR cell on a TV remote while pressing one of its buttons, if the photo shows a light in the cell, IR is getting through. I normally use this lens for work where extreme sharpness or clarity is critical or when using tungsten lighting.

Q: 6. Will this stepping ring work with any 46/82 mm lens/ filter combination?

A: It working good with my lens.

Q: 7. Why do so many BMPCC6K Pro users use a UV/IR Cut Filter? Something to do with the sensor?

A: Some users want to cut IR light pollution more than the internal Black Magic IR filtration system can do.

Q: 8. Does the filter have a thread on both ends? One end male, the other end female?I need to attach the filter to the lens, then screw an ND filter in front of it. Can that be done?

A: Yes, this filter has threading on the front and back so it can be stacked with other filters and allow for lens caps to properly connect with it.

Q: 9. Has anyone tried this on a full spectrum camera? I have a Nikon D7000 that’s converted to full spectrum and I’m looking for a filter to revert it back to visible spectrum when the need arises. Looking to see how the results are before I pull the trigger.

A: Unfortunately, we're not aware of any tests that have been performed with this particular filter on a camera which has been converted for full spectrum use. Your results may vary.

Q: 10. Is this filter made of brass or aluminium ?

A: The Zeiss 62mm Carl Zeiss T* UV Filter has an aluminum frame.