UV Filter Kenko Celeste 52mm — Kenko 225260, screw-in lens protector 52 mm

Kenko Celeste UV 52mm is a screw-in ultraviolet filter designed for lenses with a 52 mm filter thread. It reduces ultraviolet light transmission to help improve clarity in outdoor and landscape scenes, while serving as a protective optical element for the front of the lens. This slim, lightweight filter can remain mounted during everyday shooting to guard against dust, moisture and minor scratches without significantly affecting exposure or color balance.

Advantages

The Kenko Celeste UV 52mm filter provides passive UV reduction to reduce haze and improve apparent sharpness in bright outdoor conditions. Its screw-in metal frame offers stable mounting and low-profile design to minimize vignetting on wide-angle lenses. The optical glass surface is treated to maintain color neutrality and to facilitate cleaning; used as a lens protector it preserves the front element from physical damage and contaminants during travel and fieldwork.

Suitable for

• Landscape photography in daylight
• Outdoor and travel photography where lens protection is desired
• General-purpose shooting to reduce UV haze
• Everyday use as a front-element protector on lenses with 52 mm threads

Key specifications

• Filter type: UV (ultraviolet) screw-in filter
• Mount diameter: 52 mm screw thread
• Frame: slim metal mount to reduce vignetting
• Optical element: clear glass with surface treatment for cleanliness and color neutrality
• Weight: lightweight construction suitable for leaving on the lens during normal use

How to use

Screw the Kenko Celeste UV 52mm filter gently onto the lens front thread until it is hand-tight; avoid over-tightening. It can remain mounted during routine shooting and will not usually affect metering or autofocus performance. Clean the filter surface with a blower and microfibre cloth or lens cleaning solution when necessary. Remove the filter for specialized shots where absolute maximum optical performance is required, such as certain long-exposure or critical close-up work where any additional glass could influence image rendition.

Usage recommendations

For best results, keep the filter threads and mating surfaces free of grit before attaching to avoid cross-threading. When shooting at very wide focal lengths, verify for vignetting; the slim frame is designed to minimize this but some lenses may still show edge shading. Store the filter in a protective case when not in use to preserve the treated glass surface.