Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/16

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Filters/adapters for E55 and E60
From: Jim Brick <jimbrick@photoaccess.com>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 08:19:12 -0700
References: <200005160701.AAA22167@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>

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
>
>