Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/10/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gene, i've got a nice little collection of about 4 leica filters that are scratched pretty good, let's see, that's about 450$ worth. the biggest problem they cause is flare. it's why i really don't like using them because my nice non flaring leica lenses flare with these silly filters especially if they get dust or scratches on them. but i'm forced to use them because i i also don't like purple blacks, which by the way, i have been getting in full daylight now, not just inside under artificial light. this is my biggest complaint about my m8 and it's a big one. this problem doesn't seem to bother anyone else as much as it bothers me but it's why i won't be buying another m8 until they address the ir issue. second reason is high iso noise, i really would like my m8 to have the same noise as my d3. i'm not holding my breath. leo On Oct 11, 2008, at 11:33 AM, grduprey@mchsi.com wrote: > Interesting, my Leica filters are just fine after little over a year > and a half, and they seem plenty strong enough to me. I have a 49 > mm Leica filter clamped in the hood of my 35 Summilux and it takes a > bit of a beating quite often, and the other is mounted on my 50 > Summicron and no scratches on either. > > Gene > > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: lug <leowesson@gmail.com> >> >> i find the leica filters to be way to fragile and easy to scratch. >> any comments on the durability of the bw or heliopans? >> >> leo >> On Oct 8, 2008, at 3:37 PM, grduprey@mchsi.com wrote: >> >>> I also use the Heliopan UV/IR filters, along with the Leica >>> filters. You will find there is not really any savings with the >>> alternatives over the LEica filters. >>> >>> Gene >>> >>> -------------- Original message ---------------------- >>> From: "leo wesson" <leowesson@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> I need to replace my ir filters for my m8, what's a good non leica >>>> filter to >>>> try? >>>> >>>> Thanks! >>>> >>>> Leo Wesson >>>> Photographer/Videographer >>>> 817.733.9157 >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>> information >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information