The UV-IR Cut #486 MRC Basic Filter from B+W is a 62mm ultraviolet and infrared control filter that is useful for digital cinematography and still photography. When used, 88% of ultraviolet light waves are blocked at 380 nanometers, along with 95% of infrared light waves at 700 nanometers, ensuring that light limited to the visible spectrum is recorded. When used along with multi-stop neutral-density filters, potential infrared color shifts are prevented or minimized, preserving color accuracy throughout the frame. This filter also reduces unwanted blue castes while recording digital video or still photos under daylight that also features intense ultraviolet light.

B+W MRC Basic filters are made with the exclusive Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) nano premium coating technology. This high-quality broadband coating is applied on both sides and enhances the optical imaging properties, allowing uniform and increased transmittance across the entire light spectrum to be achieved, with minimal physically induced remaining reflection. The nano all-around protection on the filter glass also ensures increased scratch resistance and extremely fast, easy cleaning, providing a long filter life. The slim filter ring design is compatible with wide-angle lenses with an equivalent width of a 17mm full-frame lens. The top knurling is redesigned for enhanced gripping.

UV and Infrared Control Filter    For Digital Cinematography, Still Photos    1x Filter Factor, No Exposure Change    Blocks 88% of Ultraviolet at 380nm    Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight    Blocks 95% of Infrared at 700nm    Use with Multi-Stop ND Filters    Prevents Infrared Light Pollution    Maintains Appearance of Dark Areas    Helps Preserve Color Accuracy

88% of ultraviolet light waves are blocked at 380 nanometers, before which they are further removed, reducing bluish cast of daylight when recording video or still photos.

95% of infrared light waves are blocked at 700 nanometers, after which they are progressively eliminated.

Useful with CCD or CMOS sensors to filter out infrared light pollution that causes color shifts frequently associated with high-definition recording with multi-stop neutral-density filters.

Does not require adjustments to exposure while in use.

Thirty layers of interference coatings on the front surface limit light that falls on a digital camera sensor to the visible spectrum.

Multicoated rear surface prevents internal ghosting and reflections.

Constructed from Schott glass for optical clarity.

F-Pro brass filter ring helps to prevent jamming and provides additional strength.

55mm front filter threads allow use with other filters to protect the front surface or combine with other effects.

Plastic case for storage and transport.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it comes in gray?

A: At this time this lens is only available in black.

Q: 2. Does this lens feature Mega OIS or what, I don't see any indication of optical stabilization?

A: No, the Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens does not have image stabilization built into the lens.

Q: 3. Will this work with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera?

A: Since this lens is Designed for Micro Four Thirds. We suggest you check the specifications for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera to confirm.

Q: 4. Is the auto-focus speed faster than the 20mm?

A: most definitely YES

Q: 5. Does this lens have a metal mount?

A: Yes, the Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 lens has a metal lens mount.

Q: 6. Can I use this with the Black magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K?

A: Yes you can, since both the lens and the camera are of m4/3 standards.

Q: 7. Can someone recommend a good protective filter for this lens?

A: The B+W 77mm UV Haze MRC 010M Filter would be recommended. This is very well made with excellent quality glass. http://bhpho.to/2flQdAS

Q: 8. Will this lens work with the Sony a7-iii or a7s-ii?

A: Yes, you can mount this and shoot with the Sony a7 cameras. However, this is a APS-C sensor lens and on the full frame a7 cameras the camera will select that crop mode. Unless you have a APS-C camera that you wish to use this with and/or the issue is not important for you, I would suggest considering: Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens with Circular Polarizer Filter Kit B&H # SO2424035F (B&H Kit).

Q: 9. Why pay more for Sony, when Tamron has similar lenses for less?

A: We stock a variety of similar lenses at different price points and of different quality, so customers have a choice.

Q: 10. What's the difference between this & older the 25mm F/1.7 Leica lens?

A: The older Pana/Leica 25mm lens is f1.4 and metal construction, this lens is smaller, lighter, plastic (except for the lens mount which is metal) and f1.7