Side-by-Side Comparison
Filter Threads
49 mm Lens Filter Thread (M49 × 0.75) vs. 72 mm Lens Filter Thread (M72 × 0.75)
Comparing 2 standards across 6 specifications. 5 key differences identified.
Comparing:
49 mm Lens Filter Thread (M49 × 0.75)
72 mm Lens Filter Thread (M72 × 0.75)
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 72 mm Filter Thread (M72 × 0.75 mm metric pitch) is an intermediate lens thread size widely used for telephoto f/4 zoom lenses (Canon/Nikon 70-200mm f/4), fast 35mm and 85mm f/1.4 primes, and versatile all-in-one enthusiast zooms (Nikon 24-120mm f/4, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G).
Specification Comparison Table
6 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Thread Diameter
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49.0 mm (nominal ø49) | 72.0 mm (nominal ø72) |
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Metric Thread Pitch
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0.75 mm (M49 × 0.75) | 0.75 mm (M72 × 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 RF 24-240mm, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II, Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S, Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art |
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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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Thread Direction
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— | Standard right-hand |
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Target Lenses
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— | 70-200mm f/4 telephotos, 24-120mm f/4, 35mm f/1.4 pro primes, 18-200mm superzooms |
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