Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 98-03-25 00:14:54 EST, Jim wrote: << Lenses older than 1965 have softer coating than later lenses AND have no UV inhibitor in the lens itself. Using a UV filter, in certain situations, is, therefore, justified. Simple logic. >> ==================================================== It seems that I have been misinformed as I had always heard that plain glass will absorb ultra-violet light and that is why we dont get sunburned through a closed windowed auto of ANY vintage - plain or safety glass. Have you ever been sun burned in your auto Jim? ;) Marvin