B + W Step-Down Adapter Ring 72mm Lens Thread to 77mm Filter Thread

SKU: BWSR7772

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Gerry Y : will I have to change the lens cap cover if I use this step up ring from 72-77mm?THOMAS R : If you leave the filter in place, then yes you will need a larger lens cap.RALPH Y : Probably so. Also, it may depend on the make and end diameter of the lens or filter you are adding to the ring. Most lenses and filters come with their own caps.DONALD T : Yes, you will need a 77mm lens cap. I used this with the Nikon 18-200mm lens and instead of buying a Nikon lens cap, bought a Tamron lens cap instead for about 1/3 of the price.FRANCIS D : "A step-up ring is used so you can use a 77mm filter on a 72mm lens. If you left the adapter ring on you need a 77mm lens capFRANCIS D : A step-up ring is used so you can use a 77mm filter on a 72mm lens. If you left the adapter ring you need a 77mm lens cap.STACY H : Yes, if you intend to leave a larger filter on the front of your lens, you will need a larger lens cap that fits the size of the filter (in this case a 77mm lens cap). I personally, wouldn't leave a larger filter on my lens when not in use. I just take the filter off when done and put my 72mm lens cap back on.GLENN W : You will need a 77mm lens cap to cover the 77mm filter.TERRY C : Yes you will need a lens cover for the 77mm FilterDALE N : Yes. It upsizes your effective lens diameter from 72mm to 77mm, so you need a 77mm lens cap. Whether the standard, interior gripping or exterior gripping cap will be needed depends upon your filter that is screwed into the adapter. Generally, it is the slimline filters without external threads that require the external caps.TERRY W : Yes, you will need a 77mm lens cap.ROGER T : Only if you leave the step up adapter on your lens. If that is the case, you will need a 77mm lens cover.ROBERT F : It depends. I decided to buy all 77mm accessories that were more than my utility protect the lens filters, so that I could use then with each of my lenses. The lenses that are 77mm native size need no adapter when outfitted with my polarizer, neutral density, or other filter. But when I step up my 72mm to 77mm, I of need a larger lens cap. So, I bought a couple 77mm lens caps to toss in the bag. If I use my 72mm without any filters added on, I use the cap that came with it. If I add a filter and plan on walking around a bit on the shoot, I pull a spare 77mm cap out and cover up. At the end if the day, you will decide if it makes more sense to spend a lot of money duplicating your polarizer and other more costly filters, or buying a few spare lens caps in the larger size, which cost a fraction of the price of a filter. Good luck!JONATHAN G : Yes, but that is just another reason to throw out all your lens caps.JAMES G : You will need a 77mm lens capGLENN H : Not if you unscrew the step up ring. If you leave the ring on you can't put a 72mm cap on a 77mm thread.RANDALL B : Yes. You will need a 77mm lens cap
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?PAULA C : fuji lensesJURGEN H : B+W is an excellent brand especially for this professional photographerJohn K : I have been satisfied with B + W products in the past.CHRISTOPHER C : It's cheaper than buying a bunch of different filters in various sizes. I use large filters to adapt to multiple lenses using stepping rings.D. N : Needed itBOB S : Needed it to use my 77mm filter on my new 72mm lensJAMES N : Needed to match the filters I own with one of my lensesLaurence S : in order to use the same filters on all my lenses. using always 77mm, the largest, and simply changing ring size.ROBERT H G : I have several lenses that are 77 & 72mm. Therefor with this adapter no reason to purchase additional filters. Since all my filters are 77mm, I than avoid any lens loss when using the 72mm adapterJ C A : Works like it should-buy it! & Price. From TEXAS Happy Trails & Good Shooting!GEORGE M : Quality rings. Saves you from buying multiple filters.GEORGE M : Quality rings. Saves you from buying multiple filters.DAMIAN V : Used to push my lens's standard threads up to 77mm to fit all my filters.

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2021-08-05T09:11:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Experience 10/10

Great product and great services by Adorama. I wasn?t able to pick the item up myself but was able to send a friend to pick it up on my behalf and this made things so convenient. Great people, would definitely shop again!

MIGUEL N.

2018-10-05T16:37:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Step Up to B&W

Don't trust your filters to just any step up ring. Cheaper ones will bind and the threads will wear. Go with B&W, a quality product.

Albert B.

2016-11-14T15:13:53

Rated 5 out of 5

perfect fit for lens and filter

The adapter does exactly what it is supposed to do. The filter does not spin off easily, but who would want it to fall off easily? In cold weather I find it easier to take the filter and adapter off the camera lens and let warm up then hold the threads slightly pulling away from filter and it unscrews easily.

ROBERT L.

2014-02-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

works fine

Works great. Well made. Shipping with usps and ups combo not so good

mw

2014-01-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple and effective

Does exactly what it's supposed to. Thin enough not to vignette on my 18-200mm DX lens at 18mm.

CHRIS A.

2013-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly what I needed

Having this step up ring enables me to use one set of filters with my Nikon lenses. Definitely the way to go to keep equipment costs and weight to a minimum.

closdesducs

2012-12-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality item

quality construction threads are sturdy

DAVID W.

2012-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Buyer beware...

BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS ADAPTER RING. This adapter ring does an excellent job at adapting a filter to your lens with a short stack height; however, this thin construction has a significant consequence - filters easily get stuck on this adapter ring. I connected a Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizer HD Hardened Glass 8-layer Multi-Coated Filter to this adapter and on the second time, the filter is permanently stuck on this adapter ring. I have tried several methods to separate the items to no avail (i.e. filter wrenches, etc.) I knew not to over completely tighten any filter to this ring and careful to not cross thread filters; however, this did not stop a filter to get frozen on this adapter. There are several other cheaper adapters that are a much easier to use and more reliable. I would STRONGLY suggest buying a different adapter ring such as a Promaster adapter ring.

ERIC M.

2012-03-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

This is a great product if you have lenses with different size threads and you cannot afford to buy filters for all your lenses. With this product, you only need to buy screw-in filters for your largest lenses, then use this step-down ring to adapt them to smaller threads. The threads are really fine, so be careful to ensure that you dont cross thread it. Other than that, no other special considerations.

CHARLES T.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

High quality

Use this every day without problem. Would not buy anything cheaper and risk damage to lens or filters.

ROBERT R.

2011-02-01T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good product

I was easily able to swap a filter from a 77mm lens to a 72mm lens. The only thing that worries me is that the adapter ring doesn't feel very solid; I am afraid that I might accidentally crack it in half some day if I squeeze it too tightly. It currently does its job well and I'm pleased with the purchase!

Maggie

2011-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Don't Forget the Lens Cap!

First of all, don't forget to order another 77mm lens cap! The obvious use for this adapter is to put your 77mm filters on your 72mm lens (like my Nikon 18-200mm zoom), and then you'll realize that you need a 77mm lens cap for your former 72mm lens. Adorama, please put a note in the product description to this effect... I'm sure there are a lot more dummies like me out there. This is a very high-quality adapter (typical of B+W, I would say), but for some reason my Nikon 77mm circular polarizer was somewhat difficult to remove. A couple of tiny dabs of silicone lube solved the problem very easily, and now everything is as smooth as silk.

Julian B.

2010-09-11T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Good threads but..

Threads are good, they neever cross. Solid mount. But, it eassyly gets stuck when trying to remove a polarizing or ND filter, you have to tap it on the side to get it loose. The problem is that the side grip extends to the front and it would not let go the larger filter attached.

Photos i.

2010-06-19T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Let's me save money!

With the step-up adapter I am able to buy one size of filter instead of multiple filters to fit each lens.

virgil c.

2010-06-01T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Just What I Needed!!!

Allows me to use my filters and ExpoDisk on my other lenses. Works great! Saved me a chunk of change on new filters.

Wayne W.

2009-10-19T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I would buy this product again.

I have used this step up ring several times now photographing sun rise / sets on the Outer Banks inconjunction with a 77mm graduated neutral density filter. It has performed wonderfully. Out of the 30+ times I have installed / removed the ring, not once have I had trouble in doing so. Now its time to try it on the Blue Ridge Mountains.

D300 m.

2009-08-19T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome quality step down ring

Great way to use expensive polarizer on more lenses.

BRYAN R.

2009-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

So Far, So Good

Have been very pleased with this product so far, have not had any issues. Does exactly what it needs to do.

CatZak

2008-09-06T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

No hesitation necessary

Used this to step up to standard professional size 77 mm filters and have not looked back. Very strong construction.

Brandon

2008-07-11T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

does what it's supposed to do

Sometimes a little difficult to get the threads to match up with those on the lens - you need to attach it slowly and carefully - otherwise, works just as it's supposed to.

Ann

2008-07-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sublime

What you pay for, you get. It's as simple as that. This is a very well constructed brass step-up ring, perfect for putting on some of Nikon's oddly-sized lenses, like the 18-200VR to step up to normal, pro filter sizes like 77mm. I've got a Heliopan UV filter mounted to mine, and I have no trouble separating them whatsoever. I can't recommend this step-up ring enough.

NaOH

2008-07-01T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Locks up with Filters

I bought this and used it with the 77mm Nikon cir pol filter and I couldnt separate them when I wanted to take it apart. I Tried it with a Hoya ND filter and same thing even though I tried to keep it loose. I am afraid to attach anything to it because it takes forever to get them apart.

AW

2008-04-13T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good but too expensive

As everybody knows, B+W products are very good. This one is very good, but it is too expensive for what it is. I like german products (I used to work for Germany), they are of very high quality, but again, this one is too expensive. I also bought a standard no-name (or Adorama) adapter for 3 times less money, and they're virtually the same. I would've expected the B+W adapter to be a little heavier, which would made me believe it's made of a better alloy. But it's not. Not to say the Adorama one, is thinner!!! :) The ONLY really good thing about the B+W adapter is the black coating which is very-very matte and very light-absorbing. Absolutely no reflection. But still, I don't think this pays for almost 3 times the money. Do you care if this adapter comes in a nice plastic box with a fine double layer foam inside, and all this in a shiny cardboard nicely cut and printed? If yes, buy it and make sure you'll attach the box to the adapter. Otherwise, I suggest you look at similar products before buying this one. Update: I mounted a Hoya Pro1 UV filter on this adapter, and there it is. Forever! I guess I need either special tools or special prayers before separating them.

CIPRIAN T.

2008-03-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ken Rockwell called this one right!!

I followed Ken Rockwell's advice and received exactly what was promised--a metal, high-quality, step-up ring that functions flawlessly!

Steve S.

2007-09-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

good price and quality construction....

I did not want a weird filter size, which probably won't fit most of my lens's, this allows me to use the popular 77mm filter on my 18-200vr Nikon lens...works great

Steve w.

2007-07-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works well, solid mount

I bought this to use a standard (for other Nikon lenses) 77mm Circular Polarizer on the 72mm threads on the Nikon 18-200 VR lens. This adapter provides a solid mount to both camera and filter I don't seem to be getting any vignetting at the wide end. With a thin circ polarizer I had to use rubber bands on both the ring and filter to separate the two, but otherwise everything is great.

JEFF M.

2007-03-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works as advertised

For Nikon 35mm owners, 77mm is the standard fliter thread size for many of their pro quality lenses. I bought this step ring to go on the Nikon 18-200 VR which is oddly a 72mm filter size. I do not want to spend the money, or carry around a full compliment of 72mm filters just for one lens. The majority of the lenes I own have 77mm filter treads and this step up ring allows me to only carry I set of 77mm filters. The step up ring is good quality, theads on easily and stay on the lens firmly. I am not getting any vignetting when the step up ring is used in conjuction with a 77mm polarizer or 77mm Cokin P holder and Singh Ray ND grads. This works perfectly. Bravo.

IMFletch

2007-03-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

B+W Step-Up Adapter

It met all expectations of a step-up adapter.

Dumac

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Solid

Stepped up my Nikon 18-200 from 72 to 77 to prevent vignetting as much as possible.

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B + W Step-Down Adapter Ring 72mm Lens Thread to 77mm Filter Thread Specifications

  • Size

    72 mm to 77 mm

  • Ring Material

    Aluminum

  • Ring Thickness

    0.19" (5mm)

  • UPC Code

    4012240412143

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Sublime

By NaOH

What you pay for, you get. It's as simple as that. This is a very well constructed brass step-up ring, perfect for putting on some of Nikon's oddly-sized lenses, like the 18-200VR to step up to normal, pro filter sizes like 77mm. I've got a Heliopan UV filter mounted to mine, and I have no trouble separating them whatsoever. I can't recommend this step-up ring enough.

Don't Forget the Lens Cap!

By Julian B.

First of all, don't forget to order another 77mm lens cap! The obvious use for this adapter is to put your 77mm filters on your 72mm lens (like my Nikon 18-200mm zoom), and then you'll realize that you need a 77mm lens cap for your former 72mm lens. Adorama, please put a note in the product description to this effect... I'm sure there are a lot more dummies like me out there. This is a very high-quality adapter (typical of B+W, I would say), but for some reason my Nikon 77mm circular polariz...

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The B+W 72-77mm Step-Down Ring permits the use of 77mm threaded filters on lenses with 72mm filter threads. It features a lightweight, aluminum-alloy construction that has a corrosion-resistant, black anodized finish for durability. This step-up ring has side knurling to provide a more textured grip when mounting or removing it from a lens.

B + W Step-Down Adapter Ring 72mm Lens Thread to 77mm Filter Thread Features

  • Manufactured from high quality aluminum

Key Features

  • Manufactured from high quality aluminum

What's in the box:

  • B + W Step-Down Adapter Ring 72mm Lens Thread to 77mm Filter Thread
  • B + W 1 Year Limited Warranty