Canon 55mm Filter Protect Made In Japan

Canon 55mm Filter Protect Made In Japan Description

Description

The Canon 55 mm Protect Filter is a clear protective filter made to guard the front element of any lens with a 55 mm filter thread. It acts as an invisible barrier that shields the lens from dust, moisture, scratches, fingerprints, and accidental impact — helping preserve the optical performance and resale value of the lens. Because the filter is optically clear and neutral, it does not alter color balance, contrast or sharpness, which means you can leave it mounted permanently on the lens if you wish.

Features

This filter provides general protection — reducing the risk that dust, moisture, dirt, or physical scratches will reach the lens glass. It uses quality optical glass and a lightweight aluminum filter ring to maintain full light transmission, ensuring that image quality remains unchanged. Its slim, low-profile design reduces the risk of vignetting when used on wide-angle or standard lenses. Being a clear protective filter (not a UV, polarizer, or other effect filter), it can stay on the lens at all times and still allow stacking of other filters if you need to add creative or corrective filters later.

Specifications

Filter type: clear protective filter

Filter thread size: 55 mm rear filter thread

Front accessory / bayonet thread: 55 mm

Filter material: glass

Ring (frame) material: aluminum

Package weight: approx. 0.105 lb (≈ 48 g)

Box dimensions: approximately 4.6 × 3.05 × 0.95 inches

Box Contents / What's in the Box

The package includes the 55 mm Protect Filter itself, along with a plastic storage case for the filter.

Here's a list of some of the Canon 55mm Protect Filter compatible lenses — i.e. lenses whose front filter-thread size is 55 mm — along with guidance on how to check compatibility for your own lens.

Compatible Canon Lenses with 55 mm Filter Thread

Canon lenses known to use a 55 mm filter size include:

Canon EF-M 11–22mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM

Canon EF-M 18–150mm f/3.5–6.3 IS STM

Canon RF-S 18–150mm f/3.5–6.3 IS STM

These lenses are confirmed to have a 55 mm front thread and will accept the Canon 55mm Protect Filter directly.