Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/09/23

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Subject: Re: Filters/APO 280 for sale
From: Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 22:20:10 -0700

At 12:45 AM 9/24/97 -0400, you wrote:
>   The filter that came with my 280/2.8 APO is designated as 
>  112mm Clear.  It wasnt needed for UV but merely protection
>  as the lens cost $8000. I bought a 2nd filter, just in case &
>  I still have it (new in the box) although I no longer have the
>  lens.  Anyone that has a need for it, please contact me by
>  private email.  The new 400/2.8 APO is even larger in dia.
>  but it uses only 5.5mm filters in a drawer in the rear, same 
>  as the mirror lenses do.
>
>  *************************Marvin Moss*************************

Marvin, as of a couple of years ago, the 280/2.8 also has a 5.5mm filter slot.

Jim