58 mm Lens Filter Thread (M58 × 0.75) vs. 95 mm Lens Filter Thread
Comparing 2 standards across 6 specifications. 6 key differences identified.
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).
The 95 mm Filter Thread (M95 × 1.0 mm coarse metric pitch) is the heavy super-telephoto zoom lens standard for wildlife and sports photography (Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G, Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Sports, Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR) and professional cinema cine zooms.
Specification Comparison Table
6 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Thread Diameter
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58.0 mm (nominal ø58) | 95.0 mm (nominal ø95) |
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Metric Thread Pitch
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0.75 mm (M58 × 0.75) | 1.00 mm (M95 × 1.0 — coarser pitch than 0.75mm on smaller filters) |
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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 | Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS, Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS, Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G Cine |
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Notable Glass
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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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Thread Direction
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— | Standard right-hand |
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Why M95 Uses 1.0 mm Pitch
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— | At 95mm diameter, a fine 0.75mm thread easily cross-threads under the heavy weight of large glass elements; 1.0mm pitch provides rugged cross-thread resistance |