Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ken, you just proved what Leica has always said. And I've been attempting to pass on to the LUG folks. The 90 Elmarit-M is one of Leica's best flare inhibiting lenses. This is a result of the Leica coating on the front element of the Elmarit. By putting a filter (any filter) in front of the Leica lens coating will essentially render the Leica lens coating useless. It's now buried behind two air-glass surfaces and an inferior filter coating. Filter coatings don't approach the effectiveness of Leica lens coatings. Filters are wonderful and useful accessories. But, in the words of Leica optical engineers, only put one on your lens if it is pointing *away* from direct light and high contrast. Perhaps the Leica optical engineers know what they are talking about. Ken just proved that they do. Jim At 07:34 AM 11/19/98 -0500, you wrote: >Since I don't see a smiley, I must assume you are being serious. I have been >a serious amateur photographer for over 40 years. While I do own a few >filters, they are hardly ever used. Three years ago, when I started using >Leica, I bought UV filters for each lens. I actually put one on a lens (90mm >Elmarit-M) and took photos of a family gathering inside the house. Some of >the shots included a window in the frame. There was so much flair the shots >were not printable. I have not used a filter since. > >Different strokes..... > >Ken > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Bob_Maxey@mtn.3com.com [SMTP:Bob_Maxey@mtn.3com.com] >> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 8:56 PM >> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >> Subject: [Leica] ALWAYS Filter >> >> >>> Regretted using filters when they weren't needed. >> >> I would hazard to say that some sort of filter is always required. I will >> challenge anyone to tell me a situation where filters were not needed and >> I'll eat my Hat. >> >> RM >> >