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Subject: [Leica] Optimizing (minimizing) filter inventory
From: nathan.wajsman at planet.nl (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Sun Jul 17 01:24:25 2005
References: <42D9ECC4.1080407@adrenaline.com>

Scott,

Why not just buy filters in the biggest size (ignoring the Nokton 
perhaps), i.e. E46, and then use adapter rings for the E39 and E43 
lenses? Adapters are a lot cheaper than filters.

Nathan

Scott McLoughlin wrote:

> I shoot almost all B&W with my two M6TTL's and a smattering of
> Leica and CV lenses. I'm generally a fan of light green/yellow filters
> for general B&W shooting, and have equipped my two "main shooters"
> with these filters (B+W): Leica 28/2  E46 filter and CV  50/1.5  E52 
> filter.
> 
> My other two "2nd'ary shooters" are currently filterless: Leica current 
> 90/2.8 E46 filter and CV  21/4  E39 filter,  although I do have a medium 
> yellow E39
> for the CV 21/4 and CV 50/2.5 E39 (when i want a smaller 50 shooting 
> setup).
> In general, for convenience, I imagine just snagging two more (E46 and E39)
> yellow/green B+W filters is an obvious plan.
> 
> So now my real question.  I'd like to experiment with red and orange 
> filters,
> something I haven't done with my Leica/CV lenses.  I won't be using red or
> orange filters for "regular" all-around shooting, so I'd like to avoid  
> outfitting
> each lens with both red and orange filters.
> 
> So, I'm wondering, with concerns for possible vignetting, I'm wondering 
> what
> "optimal" or minimal configuration or red/orange filters I might achieve 
> with
> stepup rings.  The current stable of lenses is:
> 
> CV 21/4 E39
> CV 50/2.5  E39
> CV 35/2.5 P-I (LTM) E43
> Leica 28/2  E46
> Leica 90/2.8 (current) E46
> CV 50/1.5 E52
> 
> Any and all advice greatly appreciated.
> Thanks!
> 
> Scott
> 
> 
> 
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