Re: [Leica] To use or not to use UV filter

[Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>]

LUG

I have a 19mm Elmarit-R and a 15mm Super-Elmar-R. Could someone please tell
me where to buy a VU filter to protect these V-E-R-Y expensive lenses?

Thanks,

Jim


At 10:45 PM 7/8/98 +0100, you wrote:
>
>Aaargh!  Whisper it not anywhere near the ears of Jim, but the dreaded UV
>filter thread has struck again.
>
>In addition to "Leicas Anon." (Dan Post, founder member), we must form "UV
>Anon." before this addiction spreads further.
>
>Andrew - you haven't heard this from me, but I can't do without UV. I
>confess in front of the entire assembly of LUGnuts that, when confronted
>with the expanse of expensive front glass on a 21/4 Super Angulon R, I
>sinned, and spent approx. USD100 on a _multicoated_ UV filter to protect
>the damn thing. Funnily enough, all my favourite lenses seem to have high
>quality UV filters stuck on the front....but when you've bought one, you
>buy another.
>
>Guess what - I can't tell the difference even shooting into the sun, and I
>bet you won't either.
>
>Go for it! (for protection, of course). This, also of course, is strictly
>between ourselves.
>
>Slan
>
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