Re: [Leica] New member intro & some questions

[Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@euronet.be>]

Bob,

Just as I suspected, a topic of burning controversy! I have decided to leave the filter off and take my chances.

I will post my serial number to Guido, who kindly offered to check it for me. As for long lenses, I WANT the 1.4/75mm Summilux but will most likely settle for the 2.8/90mm Elmarit due to cost considerations.

Nathan

Robert Rose wrote:

> Hi Nathan,
>
> Welcome to the list.
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> 1.  There are published serial number charts that give you date of manufacture, but they stop sometime in the 1990s.  Just post your number and someone will give you a date.
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> 2.  There are different opinions on the 90s, of course, but I have the 90/2.8 Elmarit-M and rather like it.  Most responses you get will suggest the Elmarit-M over the Summicron, or Tele-Elmarit.  If you need the speed in a long lens, most reponses will suggest the 75/1.4 Summilux.  I bought the new chrome version, and all things considered, since the 0.85 body is now only in black, I probably would get the black if I did it again, and save the extra weight.
>
> 3.  Every six months or so there are 300 messages exchanged on "protection" filters.  Don't bother reading them.  Here is what they always say:  1.  Leica lenses already have UV coating, so a UV lens adds nothing.  2.  If you are at the seashore, on a boat, or other adverse conditions, use one, otherwise don't.  3.  The filter will increase the likelihood of flare and ghosting  4.  The filter won't protect anything, since a knock hard enough to damage the filter will damage the lens as well  5.  You have the Passport warranty, so why worry  6.  The costing is hard enough to withstand occasional proper cleaning.  7.  If you buy a filter, buy one that is multi-coated.  8.  Leica filters are not multi-coated  9.  Leica filters are multi-coated.  10.  The lens hood protects more than a filter would.
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> See, you paid for your subscription cost to the LUG already!  :-)
>
> Bob Rose