Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Got my 24mm today!
From: "Anthony Atkielski" <anthony@atkielski.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 21:04:26 +0200

From: Jim Brick <jimbrick@photoaccess.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 1999 18:30
Subject: [Leica] Re: Got my 24mm today!


> As Leica says, there are situations where any filter will
> cause noticeably degraded images. Therefore leaving a filter
> permanently mounted on your lens is asking for less than
> optimum photographs. And, as they say, the lens shade offers
> protection without compromise.

That's not exactly what they say.  They don't recommend unconditionally for or
against UV filters; they just describe their advantages and disadvantages.  Nor
do they explicitly say that a hood replaces a filter; they just describe the
protection it provides "as well."

Perhaps the German text is different.

  -- Anthony