B+W 66-1066119 55mm Xs-pro Ultraviolet MRC Nano #010m Filter

The B+W 55mm XS-Pro Ultraviolet (UV) MRC Nano Filter is a wise initial investment. It helps protect your valuable investment from dust moisture and scratches which can lead to costly repairs. - Using this filter will diminish the bluish cast caused by the various atmospheric factors yet it will not have an effect on the color balance of your shot. No increase in exposure is required. - A UV filter is the best available protection for the front element of your lens. A lens that accidentally gets dropped on its front element while hiking can potentially be saved by purchasing this item. Some people refer to them as cheap insurance. - Aside from that more-than-significant benefit UV filters cut through some of the haze in the atmosphere rendering your photos clearer sharper and more contrasty. - B+W's MRC Nano coating takes filter production to a new level. It features improved cleaning capabilities. Water droplets will bead up better and be easier to remove from the filter. This filter is also scratch-resistant. Single coating is applied to one layer on each glass surface. This improves light transmission from about 92% (uncoated glass) to about 98%. It also has certain anti-reflective properties that help prevent against ghosting and internal flaring. - The filter ring is made from brass yielding a stronger product. Brass filter rings are also less prone to jamming. In addition the seal between the glass and filter ring is exceptionally strong giving the filter added strength and durability. The excellent Schott Glass used in the manufacturing of this filter is legendary and synonymous with the highest standards of filter production. - The reputation of B+W's Schott glass is world renowned. The high production standards combined with a sturdy brass filter ring make B+W filters hard to beat. These filters have a heft to them that is impressive. They may feel heavier but the benefit is in the construction and results. Not only is the glass exceptional but so is the seal between the ring and glass. Schott Glass used in the manufacture of this filter is legendary and synonymous with the highest standards of filter production.