Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/mf/flare.html , I found the following: "Contrary to some popular recommendations, putting a multi-coated filter in front of an uncoated lens does nothing for reducing flare in the uncoated lens." My presumption was wrong. Jim At 09:01 PM 12/9/98 +0100, you wrote: >Nope - flare is caused by internal reflections in the lens and by adding a >filter - any kind - you add two more air to glass surfaces and thus more >flare. The cure is obvious - just apply good multicoating to all surfaces - >but it is easier said than done. >Raimo