Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have the first version of the 60 mm Macro Elmarit. With Info from Jim Brick and others, the following options appear to be open to me so that I can use a circular polarizer with this lens: 1) Find a used lens hood that was designed for this lens and which will take a Series 8 filter. (Elegant but expensive solution) 2) Have Leica alter the lens so that I could use a screw-in E55 filter and an after market lens shade. (I'd prefer Option 4, if possible) 3) Find a filter that will screw into the lens without having it modified. Is there such a thing as an E60 filter and is this what would work with this lens? (Perhaps the cheapest option) 4) Find a step-down ring from B+W or Heliopan that would permit me to use an E55 filter. What specifications would this ring have to work on this lens (60 or 62 mm to E55?)? Any answers/additional Info would be greatly appreciated. Bud P.S. I should have purchased the lens hood when I bought this lens a long time ago. Live and learn:-)