Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/12/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Another Equipment question
From: gregj.lorenzo@shaw.ca
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 19:34:06 -0700

Hi Ted,

I have  the 280/2.8 and yes Leica does recommend that either a skylight or polarizer filter be on at all times when using this lens.

I believe you mean't to type "1984" as this lens is a more modern design then 1964 and APO to boot!

Regards,

Greg 
 
> Hi Seth,
> I believe it applies to the 280 2.8 with the big screw on front 
> element UV
> filter and not the 400 and 560 lenses. I used both of them and 
> never used a
> filter at anytime and the slides were just beautiful.
> 
> But I think you are recalling the 280 2.8.  Although I believe Roy 
> Zartarianhas a 280 and rarely if ever used the front element screw 
> on filter. So I
> could be wrong. But my 280 2.8 has the filter still on it since it was
> screwed there in Germany way back in early '64 and it's only been 
> off a few
> times for cleaning and immediately re-placed.
> ted
> 
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