Which size fits my lens?
Use the Ø marking on the front rim or lens cap, not the focal length. Confirm any adapter before ordering. Send Leo the exact lens model if you are unsure.
XT996S · Actual product and published sample.
XT996S
XT996S
<p>The XT Filters XT996S is our everyday lens protection filter: a clear, high-transmission filter that guards the front element against dust, scratches, and knocks without changing the look of your images. Average transmission is about 99.6% and reflectance stays at or below 0.25%, so there is no visible penalty for leaving it mounted full time.</p><p>A double-sided 28-layer multi-coating keeps flare under control when shooting toward the light. Available in 39–82mm thread sizes.</p>
From $79.99
Final price depends on the selected thread size.
Filter diameter (Ø)
Match the Ø mark on your lens. Available sizes come from this product.
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Payment options at checkout
Match the Ø mark on your lens. Not sure? Ask Leo: info@xtfilters.com
Ships from China. In-stock orders typically dispatch in 1–3 business days.
1-year warranty. 30-day return requests; unused, uninstalled filters and approval required.
Know your filter.
Product information from XT Filters and Leo Liang’s Black Mist field guide.
- Model
- XT996S
- Model
- XT996S
- Filter Type
- Protection Filter
- Filter Type
- Protection Filter
- Average Transmission
- ≈99.6%
- Average Transmission
- ≈99.6%
- Average Reflectance
- ≤0.25%
- Average Reflectance
- ≤0.25%
- Coating
- Double-sided 28-layer multi-coating
- Coating
- Double-sided 28-layer multi-coating
- Features
- High transmission, low reflectance, lens protection
- Features
- High transmission, low reflectance, lens protection
- Best For
- Everyday lens protection
- Best For
- Everyday lens protection
- Refund policy
- 30-day defect return
- Refund policy
- 30-day defect return
Is 1/4 the look you want?
XT Filters · Published field sample
For everyday street and portraits.
Bottom 1/4 is tuned for standard and wide focal lengths under roughly 135mm.
Want heavier night bloom?
Leo’s guide separates everyday Bottom 1/4 from stronger mist options. Choose for the light you shoot.
“Buy the strength for the light you actually shoot.”
Leo Liang, XT Filters Source: “Which Black Mist Strength Should You Actually Leave On?”
Effect sample from the XT Filters homepage. Not a controlled before/after comparison.
Before you order.
Questions about your lens? info@xtfilters.com
Should I leave Black Mist on all the time?
Not for every scene. Leo recommends removing it when fog already softens the image or when fine detail is the priority. Pick the strength for your light.
What about shipping and returns?
In-stock orders typically dispatch from China in 1–3 business days. Import fees may apply. Standard returns require unused, uninstalled filters and approval; change-of-mind return shipping is paid by the customer.
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