Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 7/17/04 1:23:17 PM, lug-request@leica-users.org writes: << The regular Leitz/Leica E39 mm filter thread is 39 mm x 0.5. The CL lens uses a filter thread of 39 mm x 0.75. John Collier >> John, I reckon I'll use the stepup ring and 46mm rubber lens shade with my 50mm 2.8 Elmar and my f4 90mm Elmar. They have the standard E39mm 0.5 thread. No one seems to have the 39mm ring with the .75 pitch. Most Leica Elmars have 39mm threads, but the Series 5.5 obviously doesn't use that standard. Perhaps as P&S digital cameras become more compact, the Series 5.5 might return. Bob