Filter Lens
Camera Lens Filters – Getting Started
If you are just getting started in SLR photography, the thought of all the ancillary items you need can be mind-boggling. Between lenses, cases, battery packs and hot shoes, it’s no wonder most people enroll in a course or get a how-to book to figure out the basics. One item that almost all professionals carry with them and is relatively inexpensive is a series of lens filters. Lens filters improve the contrast, sharpness, color and intensity of the captured image. There are also special effect lenses that allow the photographer unprecedented control over the image at the point of capture.
Many of the more common lens filters such as UV/haze, polarizing, neutral density, and warming/cooling or color filters are key to capturing the correct image in a variety of lighting conditions. Knowing when to use them is the real trick and something that comes with time and experience.
UV filters have a primary purpose of reducing UV light from entering the lens, but because they are so common and inexpensive, as well as their small impact on the lighting of a picture people opt to use them as safety lens filters. Safety filters are primarily designed to protect the expensive lens from scratches and damage, because you would much rather replace a $10 lens filter than a $300 lens.
Polarizing lenses only allow the light to enter from a particular direction which reduces the amount of available light but increases the saturation of the image as a result. They are especially effective when used on landscape scenery to remove glare from water and increase contrast of natural settings.
Neutral density filters reduce the overall light such that aperture may increased in very bright light settings, which makes a reduced depth of field possible. Uses include capturing of water objects like rivers such that the water looks smoother and ND filters also provide some level of blurring for objects in motion. Sharpness is typically increased with these filters as well which is especially useful when capturing stones under river beds.
There are also many graduated filters available which provide varying levels of image opacity. These filters would be used such that in highly lit scenes you could select a transparent-to-opaque look by adjusting the filter.
Colored filters provide an overall color shift for the image and can often result in an artistic look that can not be replicated as easily in post-production settings. By filtering the light at the source there are benefits to the midrange colors over traditional leveling techniques. White balances can also be adjusted using a specialized filter to adapt to the current scene requirements.
The result of using any particular filter on the end photograph will be as varied as the styles of the photographers taking the photos. Selecting the right filter is as individualistic and dependent on conditions as framing the shot correctly. Knowledge of the correct filters to use to achieve a particular look is something that comes with experience, so buy lens filters and start practicing!
For more information on camera lens filters including Nikon 52mm filter, Canon 58mm filters and 52mm filters visit: http://www.cameralensfilters.net/category/52mm-filters
About the Author
The author is a professional photographer and shares his views on the latest updates in the world of camera and its accessories. For more information regarding camera lens filters including Nikon 52mm filter, Canon 58mm filters and 52mm filters visit: http://www.cameralensfilters.net/category/52mm-filters
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67mm UV Filter For Canon EOS 40D 50D 30D 18-135mm Lens $5.98 |
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55mm 55 mm Star 4 4x Point 4PT Filter Cross for LENS $4.90 |
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67mm UV Filter For Canon EOS 40D 50D 5D 7D 17-85mm Lens $5.98 |
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New 62mm Star Cross Filter for Lens US $9.89 |
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67mm UV Filter For Nikon D200 D300s D90 18-105mm Lens $5.98 |
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77mm Camera Lens Photograph ND8 Filter $18.59 |
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New 55mm UV Ultra-Violet Filter Lens protector Haze For Pentax Nikon Canon Sony $0.01 |
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58mm CPL UV FLD SLR/DSLR/Film Camera Lens Filter Kit $12.95 |
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58mm 58 mm Star 4 4x Point 4PT Filter Cross for LENS $5.50 |
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MACRO FILTER +1 D36 for Collapsible lens I-22 etc $4.00 |
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New 46mm UV Ultra-Violet Filter Lens protector Haze For Pentax Nikon Canon Sony $0.01 |
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HOYA 55mm Protector Pro 1 Digital Filter Lens 55 DMC UK $28.27 |
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62mm 62 mm Star 4 4x Point 4PT Filter Cross for LENS $5.80 |
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Canon EOS Rebel G 35mm SLR Film Camera Bundle Lot 35-80mm Lens Strap Box Filter $25.49 |
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55mm 8 Star Effect Cross Screen 8 Point Filter Lens $7.99 |
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77mm UV Filter For CANON EF 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens $5.98 |
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67mm 67 mm Star 4 4x Point 4PT Filter Cross for LENS $5.99 |
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72mm 72 mm Star 4 4x Point 4PT Filter Cross for LENS $6.50 |
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77mm UV Filter For Canon Sigma Tamron Nikon Sony Lens $5.98 |
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27mm snap on front lens cap cover for conan nikon sony pentax filter $1.90 |
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82mm UV Filter For Canon Sigma Tamron Tokina Sony lens $7.98 |
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77mm 77 mm Star 4 4x Point 4PT Filter Cross for LENS $7.50 |
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62mm 8 Star Effect Cross Screen 8 Point Filter Lens $10.49 |
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52mm Camera lens filter adapter tube For Canon POWERSHOT G5 G3 for uv CPL filter $5.99 |
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28mm snap on front lens cap cover for canon nikon sony pentax filter $1.90 |
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82mm 82 mm Star 4 4x Point 4PT Filter Cross for LENS $9.20 |
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30mm snap on front lens cap cover for conan nikon sony pentax filter $1.90 |
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Nikon F3 Camera, SB-16 Speed Light, 100mm & 28mm Lenses, UV/CPL/FLD Filter Set + $187.50 |
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30.5mm snap on front lens cap cover for conan nikon sony pentax filter $1.90 |
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MARUMI DHG Lens Protect Filter 62mm (Made in Japan) $27.95 |
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37mm snap on front lens cap cover for canon nikon sony pentax filter $1.90 |
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7x50mm High Power Binocular with Built-in Red adjustable filter lens $39.99 |
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67mm Ultra Slim UV Filter for HOYA Sony NEX E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 SEL18200 Lens $11.99 |
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67mm Ultra Slim UV Filter for HOYA Samsung NX100 NX200 NX11 18-200mm Lens $11.99 |
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67mm Ultra Slim UV Filter for HOYA Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED VR Lens $11.99 |
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67mm Ultra Slim UV Filter for HOYA Canon Nikon Sony Sigma Tokina Tamron Lens $11.99 |
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67mm Ultra Slim UV Filter for HOYA Canon EOS EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS Lens $11.99 |
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52mm Camera lens filter adapter tube For Canon POWERSHOT S5 for uv CPL filter $4.99 |
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58mm Color CONVERSION lens 5 FILTER KIT / Free CASE F3L $18.58 |
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NEW 52mm CPL Lens Filter for Nikon D300/D90/D5000 $7.09 |
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40.5mm snap on front lens cap cover for conan nikon sony pentax filter $1.90 |
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43mm snap on front lens cap cover for canon nikon sony pentax filter $1.90 |
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37mm 37 mm Star 6 6x Point 6PT Filter Cross for LENS $4.40 |
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58mm 2x Telephoto + 0.45x wide angle + UV CPL FLD lens filter kit for Fuji S7000 $39.99 |
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28P FILTER SET LENS KIT FOR CAMERA CANON REBEL 550D T2i $65.00 |
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49mm Neutral Density ND10 filter Grey ND FUJIFILM X100 SONY NEX-5 7 18-55mm lens $7.99 |
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52mm Neutral Density ND10 filter Grey ND for Panasonic GF3/GF2/GF1 14-42mm lens $7.99 |
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55mm Neutral Density ND10 filter Grey ND for Sony A580 A390 A33 A55 18-55mm lens $7.99 |
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58mm Neutral Density ND10 filter Grey ND for Canon 600D 550D 1100D 18-55mm lens $8.29 |
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58mm Neutral Density ND10 filter Grey ND for FUJIFILM HS11 & PENTAX 55-300 LENS $8.29 |
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62 62mm Neutral Density ND10 filter Grey ND 10 for 62mm lens $8.69 |
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67mm Neutral Density ND10 Grey ND filter for NIKON D7000 D5000 D90 18-105mm lens $8.99 |
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67mm Neutral Density ND10 Grey ND filter Fujifilm S205 NIKON 70-300/18-105 lens $8.99 |
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46mm snap on front lens cap cover for conan nikon sony pentax filter $1.90 |
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67mm Neutral Density ND10 Grey ND filter NIKON 70-300 CANON 17-85 18-135 mm lens $8.99 |
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72mm Neutral Density ND10 Grey ND filter 4 Canon 60D 7D 50D 15-85/18-200mm lens $9.49 |
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77mm Neutral Density ND10 Grey ND filter 4 Canon 24-105/17-40/24-70mm lens $9.99 |
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82mm Neutral Density ND10 Grey ND filter 4 SIGMA 24-70mm CANON 5D2 16-35mm lens $12.99 |
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New! Professional 3 Pieces Lens FILTER KIT C-PL+UV+F-LD For 67mm D-SLR Cameras $27.55 |
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New! 3 Pieces Lens FILTER KIT PL+UV+F-DL Professional Set For 35.5mm Cameras $24.50 |
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37 MM GRADUATED BROWN FILTER FOR OLYMPUS PEN E-P1 LENS $7.49 |
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46mm 46 mm Star 6 6x Point 6PT Filter Cross for LENS $4.90 |
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New CW 67mm Soft Focus Effect Diffuser Lens Filter for DSLR lens -US #030888 $5.85 |
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New CW 52mm Soft Focus Effect Diffuser Lens Filter for DSLR lens -US #030884 $4.75 |
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BK 6.Filter 62mm Macro ND PL For SONY DT 16-80mm 16-105mm 18-200mm 18-250mm Lens $28.97 |
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Marumi DHG Super Lens Protect Filter 49mm (Made in Japan) $32.95 |
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Durable 55mm CPL Circular Polarizing Filter For Lens Canon Nikon Sony Pentax $3.81 |
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62mm 28Pc lens Filter Kit FOR NIKON CANON SONY SIGMA OLYMPUS TAMRON $64.31 |
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28P 58mm UV MACRO POLARIZER FILTER SET LENS KIT FOR CANON EOS REBEL 18-55mm $65.00 |
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52mm Super Slim MC-UV Multi Coated Ultraviolet Lens filter Fr Nikon Pentax 18-55 $8.99 |
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58mm 28Pc lens Filter Kit 4 Canon EOS 40D 500D 550D 600D 1000D 1100D ALL REBEL $49.99 |
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Green.L 49 49mm Cross Star four 4 Point 4PT Filter LENS $3.59 |
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Green.L 49mm Star Eight Point 8PT Filter for 49 mm LENS $3.59 |
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Green.L 49mm Star six 6 Point 6PT Filter for 49 mm LENS $3.59 |
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Suitable 58mm Soft Focus Effect Diffuser Lens Filter $4.38 |
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Green.L 58mm UV Ultra-Violet Filter Lens Protector 58mm $2.99 |
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Kenko Slim MC UV(O) Filter 72mm for HOYA Canon EOS EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 Lens $26.99 |
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46mm Graduated Blue ND Lens Filter Round Screw Mount $5.95 |
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49mm Graduated Blue ND Lens Filter Round Screw Mount $5.95 |
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52mm Graduated Blue ND Lens Filter Round Screw Mount $5.95 |
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55mm Graduated Blue ND Lens Filter Round Screw Mount $5.95 |
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58mm Graduated Blue ND Lens Filter Round Screw Mount $5.95 |
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62mm Graduated Blue ND Lens Filter Round Screw Mount $7.44 |
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67mm Graduated Blue ND Lens Filter Round Screw Mount $7.44 |
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72mm Graduated Blue ND Lens Filter Round Screw Mount $11.98 |
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52mm 28Pc lens Filter Kit 4 NIKON D3000 D3100 D5000 D60 D40 D5100 D80 18-55MM $36.99 |
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52mm 28Pc lens Filter Kit 4 NIKON D3000 D3100 D5100 D40 D5000 CAMERA 18-55 LENS $34.00 |
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Kenko Slim MC UV(O) Filter 72mm for HOYA Nikon Nikkor VR 10-100mm F4.5-5.6 Lens $26.99 |
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49mm 49 mm Star 6 6x Point 6PT Filter Cross for LENS $4.90 |
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58mm Professional filter lens kit UV CPL FLD for Canon Rebel 350D 400D 450D $13.99 |
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52MM Wide Angle Macro lens + UV Filter + Hood + more for Nikon D90 D80 D60 D40 $20.99 |
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52MM 2.0X TELEPHOTO LENS + UV FILTER + HOOD + WHITE BALANCE CAP FOR NIKON D3100 $22.49 |
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0,45X WIDE + 2X TELE + FILTER COLOR SET LENS FOR CAMERA SRL NIKON D3100 D5000 $53.49 |
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52MM SIX 6 POINT 6PT STAR FILTER FOR 52MM LENS $5.99 |
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52MM 2X TELE PHOTO LENS + UV FILTER + HOOD + WHITE BALANCE CAP FOR NIKON D7000 $22.49 |
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52MM 2.0X TELEPHOTO LENS + UV FILTER +HOOD + CAP +MICROFIBER FOR NIKON D90 $17.99 |
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58 MM Close up set + UV + CPL + ND4 filter camera lens for Canon 350D 300D $21.49 |
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Lens hood 58mm + cap + CPL + UV + ND filter kit for Olympus E450 E500 E520 E620 $13.49 |
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58MM 58 UV + CPL Polarized + ND2 ND4 ND8 Filter lens set for Canon 550D T2i $19.99 |
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52mm Lens camera star filter color kit for Pentax K10d K200d K2000 $51.99 |
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PRO Filter Pocket $8.00 The PROMASTER Filter Pocket holds one filter up to 77mm. Its neoprene construction offers superior protection. The handy clip allows the Filter Pocket to be attached your camera bag, strap, belt loop or other convenient location…. |
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Delta 9 3/4 Long Water Filter Cartridge, 20 Micron Particle Filtering, Package of One $4.95 20 Micron Water Filter Cartridge-Standard 9″ replacement filter cartridges recommended for photprocessing. 3/4″ elements are Polypropylene spun and have high wet strength and holding capacity…. |
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Filter & the Lens Ep $11.94 … |
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MAGLITE AM2A016 Mini AA Flashlight Accessory Pack $1.93 Accessory Pack for AA Aluminum Flashlight, Includes Pocket Clip, Lanyard Wrist Strap With Key Ring, Lens Holder, Red Clear And Amber Lens… |
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Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology $37.75 IRT 4520. Number 1 brand among pediatricians and moms (Based on survey of pediatricians in the United States and syndicated ear thermometer data). Proven more accurate than rectal or temple (Measurements in detecting temperature changes. Nimah, Marianne M., et. al. Infrared tympanic thermometry in comparison with other temperature measurement techniques in febrile children. Pediatr Cnt Care Med 7…. |
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Braun LF40 Thermoscan Ear Thermometer Lens Filters (40 pack) $3.40 Designed to ensure accuracy and hygiene, these disposable plastic lens filters fit all Braun ThermoScan ear thermometers. There are two boxes in the package, each holding 20 lens filters, for a total of 40. –Fred Brack… |
