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Side-by-Side Comparison Filter Threads

58 mm Lens Filter Thread (M58 × 0.75) vs. 72 mm Lens Filter Thread (M72 × 0.75)

Comparing 2 standards across 5 specifications. 4 key differences identified.

Comparing:
58 mm Lens Filter Thread (M58 × 0.75)
72 mm Lens Filter Thread (M72 × 0.75)
58 mm Lens Filter Thread (M58 × 0.75) →

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).

View full 58 mm Lens Filter Thread (M58 × 0.75) spec sheet →
72 mm Lens Filter Thread (M72 × 0.75) →

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).

View full 72 mm Lens Filter Thread (M72 × 0.75) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

5 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
58 mm Lens Filter Thread (M58 × 0.75)
72 mm Lens Filter Thread (M72 × 0.75)
Thread Diameter
58.0 mm (nominal ø58) 72.0 mm (nominal ø72)
Metric Thread Pitch
0.75 mm (M58 × 0.75) 0.75 mm (M72 × 0.75)
Target Lenses
50mm f/1.4 primes, 85mm f/1.8, 18-55mm kit lenses (Canon), 55-250mm telezooms 70-200mm f/4 telephotos, 24-120mm f/4, 35mm f/1.4 pro primes, 18-200mm superzooms
Notable Glass
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 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
Thread Direction
— Standard right-hand

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