Urth 55mm UV Filter (Standard)
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The details
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| Stock | In stock at Bass & Bligh |
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| Dealer | Bass & Bligh is an authorised UK Urth dealer |
At a glance: Urth's entry UV filter in 55mm: clear AGC glass, an ultra-slim aluminium frame and a lifetime warranty, for lenses with a 55mm thread.
About this accessory
This 55mm UV filter sits at the Standard tier of the Urth range. Japanese AGC optical glass is paired with a multi-layer nano-coating, listed by Urth as 8 layers, inside a thin threaded aluminium ring made for a 55mm lens thread.
It does one job: take the knocks and smears instead of your lens glass. A clear UV filter needs no change to your exposure settings. If you want a harder-working coating, Urth's Plus+ tier uses SCHOTT B270 glass and 30 layers, and the Pro tier uses tempered AERO-C10 glass.
Build & handling
| Filter type | UV protection (clear) |
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| Tier | Standard |
| Filter thread | 55mm |
| Glass | Japanese AGC optical glass |
| Coating | Multi-layer nano-coating (8 layers per Urth) |
| Frame | Ultra-slim aluminium |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Works with
- Lenses with a 55mm filter thread
Best for
Suited to photographers who leave a filter on all the time. It is handy for dusty trails, seaside spray, crowded events and handing a camera to someone else, anywhere the front glass is at risk. At 55mm this is a mid-small thread, so confirm the ø mark on your lens.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the right filter for a 55mm lens thread?
It fits lenses with a 55mm front filter thread. The thread size is printed on the lens, usually as ø55 on the front rim or on the inside of the lens cap. The number is the filter thread, not the focal length.
Do I need a UV filter on a digital camera?
Not for image quality, as digital sensors are far less sensitive to UV than film. Most people fit a clear UV filter as a cheap, replaceable guard against scratches, dust and fingerprints on the front element.
Does the Urth UV Filter change my exposure?
No. A clear UV filter does not reduce the light meaningfully, so you do not need exposure compensation.
Can one 55mm filter be shared between lenses?
If your other lenses have smaller threads, an inexpensive step-up ring up to 55mm lets you reuse this filter. Check wide-angle shots for dark corners when using a ring.
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