Marumi 112mm UV Multicoated Filter

Compatible With

• Lenses with a 112mm front filter thread

Protection and Everyday Use

The Marumi 112mm UV Multicoated Filter is a practical, always-on accessory for photographers and filmmakers who want to protect the front element of a large-diameter lens without significantly affecting image quality. A UV filter serves as a clear protective barrier against dust, fingerprints, moisture, and accidental contact, making it especially useful for outdoor shooting, travel, wildlife, sports, and location work.

Multicoated Optical Performance

Marumi’s multicoated construction is designed to reduce internal reflections that can lead to flare and ghosting, particularly when working in bright sunlight or around strong point light sources. This coating treatment also helps preserve contrast and clarity compared to uncoated filters, making it a better choice for high-resolution digital capture and modern optics.

UV Filtering Benefits

While today’s digital sensors are generally less sensitive to ultraviolet light than film, a UV filter can still be beneficial in some environments by helping to reduce the bluish cast or atmospheric haze that may appear in distant landscape scenes. In everyday use, many photographers choose a UV filter primarily for physical lens protection, while appreciating that it remains effectively clear and neutral in normal shooting situations.

Large 112mm Size for Specialized Optics

The 112mm filter diameter makes this model suitable for select large-format and specialty lenses that require oversized front filters. Choosing the correct filter diameter is essential for proper fit, secure mounting, and avoiding vignetting caused by incompatible accessories. Always confirm that your lens barrel is marked with a 112mm filter thread before purchase.

Why Choose a Multicoated UV Filter

Compared with basic protective filters, a multicoated UV filter offers better light transmission and improved resistance to image-degrading reflections. This makes it a smarter option for users of premium lenses where preserving sharpness, contrast, and clean highlight rendering matters. It is especially helpful for backlit shooting, bright skies, snow scenes, and other high-contrast conditions.

Build and Handling

This filter is built to thread directly onto the front of a compatible lens, providing a simple and reliable way to add protection without changing your workflow. Because filters in this size are often used on high-value optics, careful installation and regular cleaning with a microfiber cloth or blower can help maintain both the filter surface and overall image quality over time.

Recommended Uses

The Marumi 112mm UV Multicoated Filter is well suited for daily lens protection, landscape photography, travel shooting, outdoor portraiture, documentary work, and professional video production. It can remain mounted on the lens in most situations, allowing users to protect expensive front elements while keeping the lens ready for fast-paced shooting.

Recommended Accessories

For best results, pair this filter with a lens cap sized for 112mm filters, a lens cleaning kit, microfiber cloths, an air blower, and a protective lens pouch or padded case. A properly matched lens hood can also help reduce stray light and add another layer of front-end protection in the field.

About Marumi

Marumi is known for producing photographic filters designed to balance reliable protection, solid optical quality, and practical value. The brand has long been associated with filters for still photography and general imaging use, offering options that range from everyday protection to specialized creative and technical applications.