Breakthrough Photography 58mm X3 UV Traction Filter, Brass Frame, Schott Glass, Nanotec Coating

The Breakthrough Photography X3 UV Filter is the workhorse UV filter for the working professional. Designed for landscape, travel and outdoor photographers working in extreme conditions, the X3 UV filter features the best Traction frame to date, and it's CNC machined from brass to push durability to new heights.

Featuring SCHOTT B270 glass made in Germany, state-of-the-art 16-Layer Multi Resistant Coating and nanotec Nano Coating layers, the X3 captures critically sharp images every single time.

Unparalleled Image Quality.
For the X3, Breakthrough has taken sharpness to new levels with SCHOTT Ultrawhite B270, made in Germany. State-of-the-art 16-layer Multi-Resistant Coating process hardens both optical surfaces, increases light transmission, reduces reflections and achieves true color neutrality while maximizing contrast fidelity.

The forefront of Nano Coatings built into both sides.
Breakthrough nanotec Nano Coating layer repels dirt, water and other elements by beading rather than absorbing, making it easier (and faster) than ever to clean.

A breakthrough design that has traction.
In addition to featuring the highest resolving optics for today's highest quality lenses, Breakthrough wanted to create a filter that was thinner and therefore lighter, but at the same time increase its functionality and it's durability. That led to some really surprising design challenges and innovations.

To achieve this they took the entire filter concept and really went back to the drawing board. It's incredibly important to have filters on tight and very secure, as camera equipment unfortunately gets banged around quite a bit, and a filter falling off is not a good situation to be in.

Despite the early tooling challenges during the prototype phase, and even though it was quite a bit more expensive to manufacture, the feedback that Breakthrough got from photographers was overwhelming - traction frames are better than standard flat black frames.

Full traction texture around the entire circumference of the X3 makes it easier than ever to get off and on securely. Not only did they want to improve the design to make it easier and simply more practical, but they also wanted to take the materials to the next level. The X3 is machined from brass, which is stronger than aluminum, binds and jams less on lenses and with other filters (or step-up rings) and it just provides a more sturdy and solid feel.

Less becomes more.
The X3 features an ultra-slim double-threaded 3.2mm Traction Frame that eliminates vigenetting on full-frame wide-angle setups while still working with all your lens caps.

The X3's double-threaded traction frame will accept all of your filters and existing lens caps.

25 Year Ironclad Guarantee
Breakthrough stands behind every filter they make with their 25 Year Ironclad Guarantee. For every sale they also give 5% directly to non-profits, helping make the world better. Great support all around.

Every X3 has a unique serial number laser engraved onto the interior frame. When you activate your 25 Year Ironclad Guarantee, Breakthrough assigns this serial number to you.

And after activation, and in the event you ever need to contact them for support, you don't need your purchase information or receipt ever again. This also allows to confirm non-genuine copies, and any feedback or insight you provide to about your filter goes directly into future products.