Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I know it is suggested that filters not be used with this lens, but I want >to use it for Ektachrome Infrared which needs a filter. The Leica >Collectors' Guide says that this lens takes 82mm filters, and then it goes >on to say that "filters are kept in place by the lens hood" which makes it >sound as if this lens also takes series filters. Does anyone know what size >series filters this would be? > >Joe Berenbaum I don't know about this lens, but series filters sizes are defined by the filter diameter being the series number squared, in millimeters. So series 7 filters are 49mm in diameter, series 8 are 64mm, and series 9 are 81mm. Sounds like series 9 filters might drop in if there is something on the hood to retain them. * Henning J. Wulff /|\ Wulff Photography & Design /###\ mailto:henningw@archiphoto.com |[ ]| http://www.archiphoto.com