Lens Filters — UV, CPL, ND & Accessories
Lens filters include UV/protective, polarizing (CPL), neutral density (ND) and graduated types, plus specialty color and macro aids. They reduce reflections, enhance contrast and control exposure for creative long-exposure or cinematic video work, while protecting the front element of your lens. Browse sizes, thread types and filter systems to find the right solution for travel, landscape, studio or everyday photography.
This category contains a wide range of lens filters: UV/protective filters, circular polarizers (CPL), neutral density (ND) filters and graduated ND, as well as color, infrared and macro-specific filters. Filters are offered as screw-on circular types (specified by thread diameter in mm) and modular square systems with holders and adapter rings, providing flexibility for different lenses and shooting styles.
Typical use cases include landscape photography, where CPL filters deepen skies and remove water reflections; ND filters for achieving silky water effects, long exposures, or controlling exposure in bright conditions; protective UV filters for everyday lens protection; and specialty filters for creative studio or portrait work. Videographers rely on ND filters to maintain consistent shutter speeds and aperture control for cinematic footage.
Materials and key features: high-quality optical glass with multi-coating reduces reflections, improves light transmission and preserves sharpness. Hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings resist water and fingerprints and make cleaning easier. Filter sizes correspond to lens thread diameters such as 49, 58, 67, 72, 77 and 82 mm. Thin-profile (slim) filters help avoid vignetting on wide-angle lenses. Square filter systems require a holder and allow stacking graduations without rotating the filter.
How to choose the right filter: check your lens thread size, then select the filter type based on your needs. Choose CPL for reflections and color saturation control, ND for light reduction and creative long exposures or video, and UV/protection for daily wear. If using multiple lenses with different diameters, consider step-up or step-down rings or a square-holder system that uses a single set of filter plates.
Practical tips: store filters in protective cases, clean them with a blower, microfibre cloth and optical cleaning solution. Avoid rubbing away grit which can scratch coatings. When stacking filters, be aware of possible color cast and increased flare; opt for high-quality multi-coated filters to minimize these effects. For video, select ND filters with neutral color reproduction and even density across the frame.
- Filters for protection, polarizing, neutral density and special effects
- Available as screw-on diameters and square holder systems
- High-quality optical glass with multi-coatings for clarity
- Slim options to prevent vignetting on wide angles
- Adapters and step-up rings for multi-lens setups
- Care tips: use blower, microfibre and optical cleaner
