The 86mm UV/IR Cut Hot Mirror Pro 2 Lens Filter from Kolari Vision is designed to normalize your camera when it has either a full spectrum or two-spectrum modification. In either case, it allows light to pass normally to the sensor, so you can shoot normal photos. The filter is designed with multicoated glass optics and a slim, knurled brass filter ring threaded on both sides. (The optional standard version has an aluminum ring.)

The filter can only be used with a modified camera. A spectrum-modified camera is one in which the camera's native low-pass filter was removed in order to support certain IR filters for IR photography. If you have such a camera, this hot mirror filter will let you take normal photos without having to make any changes to the spectrum modification. The filter blocks IR light and some UV light, the same way the native low-pass filter that was removed from the camera during modification would have. The filter requires no exposure compensation.

Normalizes Spectrum Modified Cameras    Works with Full and Two-Spectrum Cameras    Functions Like Native Low-Pass Filter    Coated Glass / Slim, Knurled Brass Ring    Dual-Side Threading

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this adapter work on a Canon R5C?

A: Yes, the Kolari Vision RF to EF Drop-In Filter Adapter with VND, CPL & Clear Drop-In Filters is compatible with the Canon EOS R5C.

Q: 2. I just received this lens and noticed a floating element that moves when I turn the lens end over end. Is this normal, like the focusing elements are free to move until the lens is mounted and camera is powered on?

A: While different manufacturers employ different mechanisms for various reasons within their lens (autofocus motors, image stabilization, etc), I believe in this case what you're seeing is part of their double-magnet linear motor AF system. It would most likely also be something that would only activate when the lens is powered.

Q: 3. where is the lens made?

A: The items country of origin is China.

Q: 4. I'm intrigued by many raving reviews on the image quality this lens can produce. I noted that the official description stated improved auto focus performance. I wonder if the statement applicable to continuous autofocus for video. Particularly on S5, S1, S1H bodies, and compared to Lumix 50mm/f1.8 lens? If the solid improvement exists, many will opt for getting this lens, for this reason alone.

A: The Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 Lens has two focus motors - linear and stepping - which allow it to achieve fast focusing for both still photography and video recording usage needs and would have substantial performance increase in comparison to the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens.

Q: 5. Will this work with the Sony A7III (full spectrum modified)? I know some sony cameras have a special hot shoe and need adapters

A: The shoe on the Kolari Vision KV-FL1 Multispectral Flash with IR and UV Flash Filters will not work well on Sony cameras.

Q: 6. Can we use this swirl bokeh filter in meike mk emtr drop in adapter ?

A: Yes, the Kolari Vision Swirl Bokeh 2x Drop-In Filter for Kolari/Canon EF-EOS R Drop-In Adapter will fit in the Meike Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF to EOS-R with Variable ND Filter (BH #MEMKEFTRC • MFR #MK-EFTR-C).

Q: 7. Is this fully compatible with the DJI RS2 Gimbal?

A: The DJI RS 2 Gimbal Stabilizer can work with most lenses. The support weight is part of the concern. The Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 Lens is around 1.1 lbs and the gimbal can support up to 10 lbs. It will work but note, that when you zoom the lens you will need to balance the gimbal each time. Most use prime lenses when using a gimbal or do not zoom the lens.

Q: 8. Does this filter have to be used with a full spectrum camera?

A: While it may be possible to use the Kolari Vision Pro Gen 3 Infrared Lens Filter (930nm) on an unconverted camera using a long exposure, it is not advised. One would not get good results on a normal camera. The only options for infrared photography when using a normal camera are the 720nm and 850nm filters.

Q: 9. Is this Kolari filter actually compatible with the Canon brand ef-rf drop-in filter adapter?

A: Yes the The Kolari Vision VND Drop-In Filter is a 2 to 10-stop variable ND filter compatible with the EF to EOS R drop-in filter adapter from Kolari or Canon. So it can fit either brand of the drop in adapter.

Q: 10. Does this lens work on leica SL? Someone say after few weeks this lens turn default to MF in leica SL, CL.

A: With a firmware update, this lens should work perfectly on the SL. Just make sure the manual focus clutch is not enabled if you want to use autofocus.