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A
step up ring is a filter size adapter ring that permits a
lens to use filters larger than the lens filter size. For example, a 55-58 Ring
allows you to put a 58mm filter onto a 55mm filter thread. You can stack rings,
but remember that step-up rings of the same filter size are not equal. Some are considerably thicker than the others. If it is possible, use
the thinnest ones. I also recommend that you get two filter wrenches, as
they sometimes tend to get stuck and a filter wrench is the only way to get them
apart.
If you have filters on your camera, whether it's a UV filter that is on the lens 99% of the time, or you change filters often, then I highly recommend getting
filter wrenches. a filter wrench is particular useful in loosening my B+W Circular Polarizer because the wrench can lock onto the screw-in portion of the filter, instead of the rotating outside layer. The one time that I couldn't get my UV filter off and I didn't have the wrenches around, I really regretted it. Now I carry them with me in my camera bag all the time, since they don't take up much space. I bought these and the smaller size ones, and since there are two wrenches in each pack,
I gave one set to a friend.
if you use step-up rings, you will not be able to use your lens hood, and it would be a good idea to get one of the third party lens hoods when shooting.
All step rings are made of either aluminum or brass with brass being
sturdier, but heaver. Rings are made
by various manufacturers. Step rings can be ordered online by clicking
a link below.
The first number is the lens side which is a male thread that screws into the lens.
The second number is the filter size which is female thread allowing the filter to be attached
| Size |
54 |
B+W
59 |
Heliopan |
SunPak |
Tiffen |
Other
Brands |
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| 24mm-37mm |
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| 25mm to 30.5mm |
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| 25mm to 37mm |
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| 25.5mm to 46mm |
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| 27mm to 37mm |
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| 27mm to 43mm |
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| 27mm to 46mm |
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| 28mm to 30.5mm |
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| 28mm to 36mm |
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| 28mm to 37mm |
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| 30mm to 37mm |
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| 30.5mm to 37mm |
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| 30.5mm to 39mm |
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| 30.5mm to 46mm |
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| 34mm to 37mm |
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| 34mm to 46mm |
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| 35.5mm to 37mm |
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Tiffen |
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| 35.5mm to 40.5mm |
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| 35.5mm to 49mm |
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| 35.5mm to 52mm |
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| 36mm to 37mm |
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| 36.5mm to 39mm |
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| 36.5mm to 49mm |
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| 37mm to 43mm |
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| 37mm to 46mm |
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37mm to 49mm |
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37mm to 52mm |
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37mm to 58mm |
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39mm to 40.5mm |
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39mm to 46mm |
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39mm to 49mm |
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39mm to 55mm |
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39mm to 58mm |
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40.5mm to 43mm |
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40.5mm to 46mm |
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40.5mm to 49mm |
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| Size |
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B+W |
Heliopan |
Tiffen |
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40.5mm to 52mm |
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40.5mm to 58mm |
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41mm to 46mm |
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41mm to 49mm |
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43mm to 46mm |
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43mm to 48mm |
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43mm to 49mm |
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43mm to 52mm |
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43mm to 55mm |
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43mm to 58mm |
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45mm to 49mm |
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46mm to 48mm |
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46 mm to 49 mm |
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46mm to 52mm |
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46mm to 55mm |
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| Size |
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B+W |
Heliopan |
Tiffen |
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46mm to 58mm |
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46mm to 77mm |
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48mm to 49mm |
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48mm to 52mm |
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48mm to 55mm |
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48mm to 58mm |
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49mm to 52mm |
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49mm to 55mm |
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49mm to 58mm |
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49mm to 62mm |
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49mm to 67mm |
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49mm to 72mm |
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49mm to 77mm |
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See Also
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