Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]However, on THIS list, I'd be cautious about > suggesting the use of any filters ... > > Marc > Well, despite the current of opinions I continue to use UV protection filters after 35 years of photography and still get sharp, flare free images. Interesting to me, though, was a recent acquisition-a 1988 vintage 35mm Summicron-R. It's interesting because the front "element" appears to be something other than an element. It's flat (or at least nearly so) and appears to be a......well......a built in UV filter. Curious. Fred Maplewood Photography http://www.maplewoodphoto.com