Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]B+W makes a full line of E60 filters. And they are available, not special order. Also, if I remember correctly, the E60 filters will screw directly into the 24mm Elmarit-R. Jim At 06:53 AM 5/16/00 -0400, David Prakel wrote: >I wish to experiment with neutral density, grad density and dark red filter >on my R system lenses. > >I know I don't stand a chance getting anything to fit my 24mm Elmarit >(scarcity of Series 8 filters and prohibitive price). > >However I would like something to fit my 60mm Macro-Elmarit (55mm dia) and >35-70 Vario Elmar f4 (60mm dia). I can just about find 55mm filter but why >are there no 60mm filters available other than Hassleblad 60mm bayonet? It >would be nice to use something like the Cokin holder with an adapter to fit >both lenses but though there are 55mm to various other diameter filter >adapters, 60mm is not one of them. > >What do other R system owners do? I know it is sacrilege screwing Hoya glass >(or whatever) on the front of Leica glass but Leica seems only to market UV >and C-Pol filters for its lenses. Please don't say do without filters - so >how would you ever shoot infra red of far red film with a Vario-Elmar f4 >zoom? >-- >David Prakel > >dprakel@rochester.rr.com > >