Side-by-Side Comparison
Filter Threads
82 mm Lens Filter Thread (M82 × 0.75) vs. 95 mm Lens Filter Thread
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 7 key differences identified.
Comparing:
82 mm Lens Filter Thread (M82 × 0.75)
95 mm Lens Filter Thread
The 82 mm Filter Thread (M82 × 0.75 mm metric pitch) is the modern flagship standard for ultra-fast wide-angle and standard zoom lenses across full-frame mirrorless systems. Standard on the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS, Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S, and ultra-fast 50mm f/1.2 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
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Thread Diameter
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82.0 mm (nominal ø82) | 95.0 mm (nominal ø95) |
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Metric Thread Pitch
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0.75 mm (M82 × 0.75) | 1.00 mm (M95 × 1.0 — coarser pitch than 0.75mm on smaller filters) |
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Thread Direction
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Standard right-hand | Standard right-hand |
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Why Modern Lenses Grew to 82mm
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High-resolution 50MP+ sensors require larger front elements to eliminate optical aberration and corner vignetting | — |
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Flagship Lenses
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Sony FE 24-70 f/2.8 GM II, 16-35 f/2.8 GM II, Canon RF 15-35 f/2.8L, RF 24-70 f/2.8L, Nikon Z 24-70 f/2.8 S, Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG DN Art | — |
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Universal Filter Recommendation
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82mm is currently the recommended baseline diameter for buying expensive high-end magnetic ND/CPL filter sets | — |
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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 |
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Target Lenses
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— | 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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