Re: [Leica] I use UVa filters - when should is it critical to take them off

["Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com>]

Uh oh, now you've done it ;-)  Leave em 'off, lose the flare, get pure Leica
quality.

Simon

goldframe1@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Sorry - here goes - in know the FAQ's warned about asking such questions -
> so I waited a month after coming on the list to do so.
>
> I have always used UV'a and Skylight filters on my Nikon gear and now on
my
> M's lenses for the last 3 1/2 years.  Last year when I bought the 28mm
f2.8
> I immediately put a filter on, went up to Rocky Mountain National Park, in
> Colorado, and exposed a roll.  Yes there were flares and the prints were a
> little washed out.  So.......
>
> For the user who just can't bear to let nasty contaminants get on the
front
> glass - when is it most critical to remove the filter for the best
results??
>
> Thanks - gold
>
>