Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/29

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Subject: [Leica] Biogon filter question
From: kd7olf at xmission.com (Gerald Homeyer)
Date: Mon Aug 29 20:37:12 2005
References: <003501c5ad13$4986c4c0$8822ddd8@maison>
 
That's an idea to consider as well.  Thanks.

Gerald

Robert Beaudoin wrote:
> Bonsoir Gerald,
> 
>   I had a somewhat related problem a couple of weeks ago.  Bought a very 
> nice 50mm Canon 1.8 lens, late version, for next to nothing.  Problem was 
> it takes 40 mm accessories.  I went to a local telescope store and had an 
> adapter ring made by their resident machinist; 40mm to 46mm. I believe the 
> tread was .5 mm.  I'm positive you can have an adapter ring custom made 
> for your needs.  My total cost was 40 canadian loonies; about 35 US 
> dollars.  Cost of said adapter is quickly recouped by the savings made on 
> a ton of readily available inexpensive shades and filters.  
> 
>   Best,
> 
>   Robert (Un chevalier sans blason)
In reply to: Message from bussbearm at aei.ca (Robert Beaudoin) ([Leica] Biogon filter question)