[Leica] IR filter/24mm lens problem

[rclompus at mac.com (Richard Clompus)]

Eric, it worked!!  With a little extra push on the top and bottom of  
the lens shade, it popped into place.  I'll just leave it on at this  
point.

Thanks for the advice.

Richard

On Apr 8, 2007, at 11:54 AM, Eric Calderwood wrote:

> 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
>>
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