Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> However, I've noticed that >used Leica filters are available for about double the >price of a new B+W/Hoya filter. Should I pay the >extra $$$ for Lecia? > >Oh, by the way, I do not put a UV filter on my lenses. > Jonathan, I like B+W filters. I had a bad experience with a couple of used leica filters back in 1983. The little flat spring that slips in and secures the glass tight in the rim, slipped out the bottom and caught in front retaining ring notch (90mm 2.8). I had hell getting it off. I checked the others and one other had a spring that would slip out. This was the only time I had seen this happen. I traded them in for new B+W's. Newp - -------- R. Mark Newport Publications and Special Projects University of Texas - Permian Basin