Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]When I bought my 21/2.8 ASPH, I could not get the hood on without a lot of work. I discovered that Leica and Heliopan filters fit just fine. I complained to my B+W rep about this. Perhaps someone finally took notice.... Jeff > From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com> > Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 10:56:46 -0700 > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: Re: [Leica] 24 mm > > Jeff Alford wrote: >> >> While it is true that B+W filters do not fit under the hood of the 24 (also >> the 21 and tri-elmar, all use the same hood) Heliopan filters work like a >> charm. >> >> Jeff >> > If I tighten my new multicoated scratch resistant 060 yellow-green B+W filter > onto my 24 I have a heck of a time getting the hood on. I think it won't fit. > But if I untighten the filter slightly; then the hood goes on easily. There is > no ratteling and no danger of the filter falling off as it is not that loose > and > the hood would keep it on anyway. I'm sure it's optically flat. > Mark Rabiner