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Subject: Re: [Leica] FS - WTB a Series VII UVa filter; what is 14161 for???
From: Akhil Lal <akhil.lal@bcc.cuny.edu>
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2000 23:02:40 -0500
References: <000001c04c97$d771b560$c92b40c3@pbncomputer> <3A14A34C.1E50F1BF@sympatico.ca>
 
Hi Vick,

The early 135 lenses take a series 7 or 54 mm filter, the later ones
take a 55 mm filter.

The 14161 is the retaining ring for the series 7 filter.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Akhil

Vick Ko wrote:
> 
> Here we go.
> 
> I would like to buy a Leitz Series VII UVa filter.
> 
> It is for a 135mm F2.8 Elmarit.
> 
> I thought this was supposed to take a 55mm filter, but it
> has a ring with a part number 14161 on the lens.  If I remove
> this rint, the 55mm filter does not thread on.
> 
> Anyone know what this part is for (the 14161)?  There is
> no thread on it; it looks like just a cosmetic ring.
> 
> Thanks all.  Please contact off-line for
> the sales negotiation.
> 
> Vick
In reply to: Message from "Erwin Puts" <imxputs@knoware.nl> ([Leica] Vario Performance)
Message from Vick Ko <vick.ko@sympatico.ca> ([Leica] FS - WTB a Series VII UVa filter; what is 14161 for???)