LEE Filters ELLS72 Wide Angle Adapter Ring for 100mm Filter System - 72mm Lens Thread

Built from anodized aluminum and finished in matte black, the LEE Filters ELLS72 adapter ring connects the LEE 100mm filter holder to any lens with a 72mm front thread. Its wide-angle design minimizes vignetting, so you can use 100mm square and rectangular filters even on ultra-wide lenses without dark corners.

Overview

The ELLS72 is a screw-in adapter ring that serves as the essential link between your 72mm lens and the LEE 100mm filter system. Once attached, it provides a secure, light-tight base for the LEE 100mm filter holder, allowing you to use graduated neutral density filters, polarizers, and other 100mm creative filters. The ring is precision machined from anodized aluminum, making it both durable and lightweight, and its matte black finish reduces reflections that could degrade image quality.

What stands out

• Wide-angle profile engineered to prevent vignetting on lenses as wide as 16mm (full-frame)
• Anodized aluminum construction for long-lasting durability without added weight
• Matte black finish to minimize internal reflections and flare
• Compatible with all LEE 100mm filter holders and accessories
• Simple screw-in installation with a secure, wobble-free fit

Technical details

• Lens thread size: 72mm
• Filter system compatibility: LEE 100mm Filter System
• Adapter type: Wide angle
• Material: Anodized aluminum
• Finish: Matte black
• Outer diameter (approx.): 105 mm
• Thickness (approx.): 8 mm
• Mounting mechanism: Screw-in
• Compatible lenses: Any lens with 72mm front filter thread

Our verdict

If you shoot with a 72mm-thread lens and want to use LEE's acclaimed 100mm filters, the ELLS72 is the perfect solution. Its wide-angle design ensures clean edges even on ultra-wide lenses, and the robust aluminum build will withstand years of field use. A must-have for landscape and architectural photographers.