Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/04/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The filters do come with thinner profiles, the SLIM B+W UV/IR filters, HOWEVER the actual diameter of the SLIM filters is greater than the normal F-Pro filters and at least on my 24mm lens the two internal locating tabs at the top and bottom of the hood would not fit over the filter. I use a B=W UV/IR F-Pro filter, and the hood fits and locks on perfectly. Just push a little harder, and eventually it will go on all the way. Regards Eric On 8/4/07 16:26, "Richard Clompus" <rclompus@mac.com> wrote: > Dear Fellow LUGers, > > I finally took the plunge and joined the Leica M8 revolution. This > began a chain of events that continues today. Of course I also > needed a few new bags, an extra battery, more SD cards, SD card > storage device, portable hard drive, new computer software, new iMac > to go with new software, new table in study to hold upgraded > computer, higher chair since my neck hurts now when viewing the > larger screen, country AC adapters for travel and a cart full of UV/ > IR filters. Wow - what a transition. Now the problem. > > I am can't seem to attach the Leica lens shade on my 24mm asph > elmarit with the B&W UV/IR filter screwed into the front of the > lens. Do the filters come with thinner profiles? Or perhaps I'm > just not pushing hard enough... > > Any suggestions? > > Richard Clompus, OD > Ponte Vedra Beach, FL > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information