Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Mon, 06 November 2000, Robert Appleby wrote: > <SNIP> > > I use filters on all my lenses because they're all expensive! And if you > take the filter off, you'll see that the lens is not just in good shape, > it's absolutely pristine. The front elements have never been cleaned or > even touched. After a year of good use, an optically brand new lens - what > more can you ask for? > > I occasionally get flare, but so far, not in anything I thought worth > keeping anyway. So... > I've never used filters with my R lenses, and a couple of 'em are over 20 years old. My 400 f/6.8 (new in 1980) has slight edge separation but the front and back surfaces are still in perfect shape. My 90mm Summicron-R (used in 1980, probably 25+ years old) still has perfect glass. My 60mm Macro (new in 1981) also has perfect glass. What's there to worry about? Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt - -------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch with Northwestern and the world. Click http://www.nualumni.com to get your FREE Northwestern StartPage. Customize your own collection of the latest news, sports, stock quotes, and more. Check it out today!