49 mm Lens Filter Thread (M49 × 0.75) vs. 58 mm Lens Filter Thread (M58 × 0.75)
Comparing 2 standards across 5 specifications. 4 key differences identified.
The 49 mm Filter Thread (M49 × 0.75 mm metric pitch) is the compact mirrorless prime standard, popularized across Sony FE compact G primes (24mm, 40mm, 50mm f/2.5 G), the Sony Zeiss Sonnar 55mm f/1.8 ZA, and Fujifilm X100-series leaf-shutter street cameras (via AR-X100 adapter).
The 58 mm Filter Thread (M58 × 0.75 mm metric pitch) is the standard entry-to-midrange thread diameter for standard zoom kit lenses (Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS), fast 50mm f/1.4 primes, and medium telephoto primes (Canon EF 85mm f/1.8, Voigtländer Nokton primes).
Specification Comparison Table
5 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Thread Diameter
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49.0 mm (nominal ø49) | 58.0 mm (nominal ø58) |
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Metric Thread Pitch
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0.75 mm (M49 × 0.75) | 0.75 mm (M58 × 0.75) |
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Notable Glass
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Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA, Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G, Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G, Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G, Pentax SMC DA 35mm/70mm Limited | Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R, Voigtländer 50mm f/1.2 |
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Compact Street Photography Standard
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Fujifilm X100V / X100VI (requires 49mm filter adapter ring AR-X100 for weather sealing) | — |
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Target Lenses
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— | 50mm f/1.4 primes, 85mm f/1.8, 18-55mm kit lenses (Canon), 55-250mm telezooms |