Re: [Leica] Filters for the 19/2.8 R (to protect)

["Roy Zartarian" <royzart@connix.com>]

If you are speaking of the first version of this lens, you can use the 
B+W 82 mm wide angle holder and a 90mm rimless glass filter in 
place of the rectangular hood.  This combination will work without 
vignetting.  However, I suggest that you get in touch with the 
B+W/Schneider distributor for your country to exact ordering 
information as these are special order items. They are not 
inexpensive.

I use this holder with an FL-D filter when doing interiors illuminated 
by fluorescent lights. It is a bit awkward, and I really should carry 
along a pair of cotton gloves to wear when handling the filter.  But it 
works..

Although a standard 82mm filter will fit the front threads, the front 
element of the lens protrudes.  As the filter is screwed in, the glass 
in the filter will contact the glass of the front element.

Roy

On 1 Feb 2001, at 14:32, jsaravia@zeus.uniandes.edu.co wrote:

> Dear Lugers:
> 
> I know this topic has been on before but I missed it. I am looking for a
> 19/2.8 R lens, but what worries me is that it is not possible to use a
> filter in front of the lens to protect it. Since I will be using the lens
> during mountain climbing (you know, wind, ice, snow, dirt,....) I will like
> to know if some one is the list has been able to adapt some filter in front
> of the lens ???? if so how ?.... (I am aware of the optical problems that
> may arise when a  filter is placed in front of a Leica Lens, but this is a
> matter of protecting the lens).
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> Jorge Saravia
>