Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Horst, Thank you for this tip. Can you recommend a good yellow filter to use for the Summicron-M 50/2? Also, which hood would be suitable for this lens? Does Leica make a separate hood for the new 50/2? As a new Leica + black and white user, I really appreciate the advice. Dan > Dan, with a Leica lens and colour film, I never use a UV filter for > everyday use. > > However on my other camera body, which is always loaded with black and > white( A > suggestion from either Ted Grant or Brian Reid.) I use either a yellow, > as my > first preference, or a green-yellow filter as second. Really never shoot > without > one. You could then call it a lens protector (as a bonus). I still > believe, the > standard B&W film requires it. > > > A good sturdy lens hood (screwed or clipped on) I find, is still the > best > protector. It shields not only side lights, but also rain and fingers. > It also > shields the curtains somewhat from the direct sun And you can rest the > lens > face down. > > I would not even consider using a lens without a good lens hood. > > > Regards, Horst Schmidt