[Leica] Got my 24mm today!

[Ruralmopics@aol.com]

I doubt if anyone remembers my initial post here a couple of weeks ago when I 
stated I was looking for a used M 24mm f 2.8 ASPH. Well, anyway, I found one 
on Ebay and was the successful bidder. No it wasn't cheap but it was less 
expensive than any I had seen offered in Shutterbug or other places -- and 
actually I have seen very few specimens offered used. It arrived today -- 
complete with finder and hood. I've shot a few frames but haven't processed 
anything yet. I'll try to post some sort of impressions once I see some film. 
Just handling the thing is rather odd though -- using a seperate viewfinder 
and all. I'm sure I'll get used to it. It certainly is a rather impressive 
piece. It disappoints me, though, that Leica has gone to the plastic housing 
on the finders -- I knew they had done this but still, holding one really 
brings it home. It just doesn't seem right. 

Also, I know that true Leicaphiles say not to use protective UV filters -- 
and I don't use them on my Nikons -- but I've decided to go that route for at 
least a while with my Leica lenses (if you were to look at the front of my 
Nikon glass you'd know why). Does anyone know if the B+W filter will fit 
under this hood -- it's a pretty tight fit, not every filter will -- or do I 
have to go with a Leica filter. And if so, where can I buy a Leica filter 
on-line? (it's 55mm btw)

Bob (now 24 & 35mm Leica equiped) McEowen