Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/29

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Subject: [Leica] B+W IR filters
From: len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)
Date: Mon Jan 29 13:02:35 2007
References: <EC59D9BD-02C2-490A-9666-0E815C170A95@spectare.com> <1E709341-F2EE-4251-82FA-250C2B35AE5E@comcast.net> <p0623090bc1e40b1e0c5e@[10.1.16.144]>

Henning,

I have always preferred Heliopan filters. Unfortunately the dealer I  
was buying from, KBCamera appears to have gone out of business  
without notice. My local Camera shop is a Heliopan dealer. He'll  
order anything I want so I'll give him a shot.

Len


On Jan 29, 2007, at 3:45 PM, Henning Wulff wrote:

>> Jim,
>>
>> Adorama has the B+W 39mm is stock. They also have the 60mm but I  
>> won't pay $255 for one.
>>
>> Len
>>
>
> I've mentioned this before. Heliopan is a preferable way to go if  
> you can stand ordering from Europe. The 60mm filter (UV/IR cut,  
> #8025) is about $90US. Shipping would run around $25; not much more  
> if you order a couple. You could get them in about 10 days  
> anywhere, as long as the factory/distributor has them in stock.  
> Quality is certainly on par with B+W, and they fit with the lens hood.
>
> Prices (approx.) for other sizes:
>
> 39mm - $55
> 46mm - $60
> 55mm - $85
> 77mm - $150
>
> I've bought Heliopan before, and won't get B+W unless I need one  
> immediately and my store has them in stock. They hardly ever have  
> Heliopan in stock.
>
> For me ordering from a foreign country is no big deal. I often  
> order from the US.
>
> -- 
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In reply to: Message from jplaurel at spectare.com (Jim Laurel) ([Leica] B+W IR filters)
Message from len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier) ([Leica] B+W IR filters)
Message from henningw at archiphoto.com (Henning Wulff) ([Leica] B+W IR filters)