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B+W 66-070216 55mm UV MRC F-PRO Lens Filter
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Protect Your Lens and Enhance Your ImagesThe B + W 55mm UV Protection Filter (010) is designed to protect your valuable camera lens from scratches, dust, and other potential damage. Its multi-resistant coating (MRC) repels water and dirt, ensuring clear and crisp images while reducing UV exposure...
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Overview
Protect Your Lens and Enhance Your Images
The B + W 55mm UV Protection Filter (010) is designed to protect your valuable camera lens from scratches, dust, and other potential damage. Its multi-resistant coating (MRC) repels water and dirt, ensuring clear and crisp images while reducing UV exposure.
Specifications:
- Brand: B+W
- Model: 66-070216
- Size: 55mm
- Type: UV Protection Filter
- Coating: Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) - 16 Layers
- Mount: F-PRO Brass Filter Mount
- Effect: Clear Protector, UV Blocking
Key Features
PROTECT YOUR EXPENSIVE CAMERA LENSES - The B + W55 mm UV haze clear camera filter is here to add 16 multi-resistant layers of protection against accidental drops, dust, flying, fingerprints, dirt, scratches sand or seawater spray. Enjoy outdoor photography without worrying about your precious lenses anymore.
TAKE BLUE CAST OUT OF THE PICTURE - Literally. Whether you are a professional photographer or a beginner, the invisible Ultra-Violet component of light from the sky is a common issue. Our UV-blocking haze protector filter for 77mm lenses will eliminate blue cast and help you snap clearer images.
F-PRO MOUNT - Thanks to precise precision manufacturing, B+W sockets fit absolutely accurately and are easy to install. The robust F-PRO filter with 55mm ensures easy handling, is suitable for wide-angle applications, and has a large selection of diameters as well as filter types. The internal thread means that a conventional lens hood can also be fitted.
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE – To select the appropriate filter size, check your lens. On all lenses from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Samsung, Fuji and other manufacturers there is a printed diameter symbol that determines the filter size.
MADE IN GERMANY - Schneider Kreuznach (B + W) – We are proudly your precision mechanics specialists for filters, photography, optics and precision, with more than 100 years of German experience. Schneider products have already been used in NASA's Apollo missions. Thanks to our multi-resistant nano coating lens filter, we are helping photographers everywhere take clearer, crisper images.
Specifications
Filter Type
UV Haze Clear Camera Filter
Filter Diameter
55mm
Coating Layers
16 Multi-Resistant Layers (MRC)
Mount Type
F-PRO Mount
Mount Characteristics
Robust, suitable for wide-angle applications, internal thread for lens hoods
Protection Features
Against accidental drops, dust, fingerprints, dirt, scratches, sand, seawater spray
Blue Cast Reduction
Yes, eliminates Ultra-Violet component of light
Manufacturing Origin
Germany (Schneider Kreuznach / B+W)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features 16 multi-resistant layers of coating, providing comprehensive protection against accidental drops, dust, fingerprints, dirt, scratches, sand, or seawater spray.
- Designed to effectively eliminate the blue cast that can occur from the invisible Ultra-Violet component of light from the sky, resulting in clearer and more natural-looking images.
- The F-PRO mount is manufactured with precise precision, ensuring an absolutely accurate fit and ease of installation on compatible lenses.
- The robust F-PRO filter with a 55mm diameter is suitable for wide-angle applications and offers a large selection of diameters and filter types in the series.
- Includes an internal thread within the F-PRO mount, allowing for the convenient attachment of conventional lens hoods to prevent flare.
- Made in Germany by Schneider Kreuznach (B+W), leveraging over 100 years of experience in precision mechanics for filters, photography, and optics.
👎 Cons
- The filter size is specifically 55mm, meaning it will only fit lenses with a 55mm filter thread and requires step-up/down rings for other sizes.
- While it offers 16 multi-resistant layers, no filter is entirely indestructible, and extreme impacts could still cause damage to the filter or lens.
- Its primary function is UV haze reduction and lens protection, so it does not offer creative effects like polarization, neutral density, or color enhancement.
- The product feature mentions "haze protector filter for 77mm lenses" in one instance, which contradicts the "55mm" in the title and other features, creating potential confusion for buyers.
- Requires users to verify their specific lens's filter diameter, as incorrect sizing will prevent proper attachment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of the B+W 55mm UV MRC F-PRO Lens Filter?
The main purpose of this filter is to protect your expensive camera lenses from elements like dust, scratches, and water spray, and to eliminate blue cast caused by UV light for clearer images.
How many layers of coating does this filter feature?
This filter comes with 16 multi-resistant layers (MRC), providing enhanced protection against various environmental factors.
Can this filter be used with wide-angle lenses without causing vignetting?
Yes, the robust F-PRO mount with a 55mm diameter is designed to be suitable for wide-angle applications, minimizing the risk of vignetting.
Does this filter allow for the attachment of a lens hood?
Yes, the F-PRO mount features an internal thread, which means a conventional lens hood can still be fitted onto your lens while the filter is in use.
How do I know if this 55mm filter will fit my camera lens?
To select the appropriate filter size, you should check your specific camera lens. On most lenses from manufacturers like Canon, Nikon, and Fuji, there is a printed diameter symbol that indicates the correct filter size.
What benefits does the multi-resistant nano coating offer?
The multi-resistant coating helps photographers take clearer, crisper images by protecting against dust, fingerprints, dirt, scratches, and seawater spray, while also being easier to clean.
Where is this B+W filter manufactured?
This B+W filter is proudly Made in Germany by Schneider Kreuznach, a company with over 100 years of experience in precision mechanics and optics.
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