OPTOLONG L-PRO FILTER

The Optolong L-Pro filter is a light pollution multiband filter designed to reduce the effect of light pollution while offering a great white balance.

CLS, UHC, L-eNhance, L-eXtreme and narrowband filters are very effective in increasing the contrast of emission nebulae but they are ineffective on deep sky objects that have a continuous spectrum such as galaxies, globular clusters and reflection nebulas. The L-Pro works as a universal light pollution filter for all kinds of celestial objects as it only cuts off the main light pollution wavelengths.

Click here for a list of cameras that are compatible with the clip-in filters.

Note: The Nikon Full Frame version of the L-Pro is not compatible with the D850.

The EOS Full Frame version is not compatible with the 6D Mark II or 5D Mark IV.

• It blocks the artificial light from mercury vapour lamps, both high and low pressure sodium vapour lights and the unwanted natural light caused by neutral oxygen emission in our atmosphere (i.e. skyglow).

• Maximum transmission of the main nebula emission lines at OIII (496nm and 500nm), H-beta (486nm), NII (654nm and 658nm), H-alpha (656nm) as well as SII (672nm).

• Five transmission bands for an optimal colour balance.
  

• It can also be used for visual observations as well as for astrophotography.
  

• Ideal for sub-rural areas with moderate light pollution.

• It incorporates an IR/UV-Cut filter that is necessary in astrophotography, especially for astronomy cameras that are sensitive to the infrared radiation.

• Ultra-thin filter cell to maximise the compatibility with most filter wheels. 

• Multi-layers anti-reflection coating.

• Cell in Aerometal Material, CNC machined, sand blasted, black anodised and laser engraved.

• Plastic PP Case, high pressure EVA Case Lining.

Light pollution filters do not eliminate the effects of light pollution or increase the object’s brightness. It does increase the contrast between nebulae and night sky.

The interferential coating is deposited on the substrate using electron-beam gun evaporation with Ion-assisted deposition coating technology. This increases the filter durability and resistance to scratching, as well as stability on CWL (central wavelength) and no deviation affected by temperature changes. The planetary rotation system offers precision and homogeneity of coatings ensuring high transmission of pass-band and high optical density off-band.

The newly redesigned L-Pro for Sony full-frame cameras includes a magnetic housing making it easy to install and remove from the camera body. It is compatible with the following camera models: A7M, A7M2, A7M3, A7R, A7R2, A7R3, A7S, A7S2, A7S3, A9.

Note: The Sony-FF filter should not be used with lenses that have a focal length shorter than 24mm, as vignetting will occur.

WARNING: Optolong filters are not designed for sun observations. DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN WITH OPTOLONG FILTERS. You could become BLIND if you fail to observe the warning.

Owl Nebula - L-Pro filter, SkyWatcher 200/800 F4 on AZEQ6-GT Mount, ZWO ASI294 Pro Camera. Taken by Luca Fornaciari

Bode's Galaxy and Cigar Galaxy - L-Pro filter, SkyWatcher 200/800 F4 on AZEQ6-GT Mount, ZWO ASI294 Pro Camera. Taken by Luca Fornaciari

Hunting Dogs Constellation - L-Pro filter, SkyWatcher Field Flattener, ZWO ASI2600 Camera. Taken by Luca Fornaciari

Pacman Nebula - L-Pro filter, ZWO ASI294 Camera. Taken by Luca Fornaciari

Test shots of the new Sony-FF L-Pro by Vincent Cheng.