[Leica] Re: Got my 24mm today!

[Jim Brick <jimbrick@photoaccess.com>]

Go to:

http://www.leica-camera.com/support/techserv/werterhalt/wert_e.htm

and read the last paragraph on the page.

As Leica says, there are situations where any filter will cause noticeably
degraded images. Therefore leaving a filter permanently mounted on your
lens is asking for less than optimum photographs. And, as they say, the
lens shade offers protection without compromise.

Jim


At 11:07 PM 9/28/99 -0400, Ruralmopics@aol.com wrote:
>I doubt if anyone remembers my initial post here a couple of weeks ago when I 
>stated I was looking for a used M 24mm f 2.8 ASPH. Well, anyway, I found one 
>on Ebay and was the successful bidder. No it wasn't cheap but it was less 
>expensive than any I had seen offered in Shutterbug or other places -- and 
>actually I have seen very few specimens offered used. It arrived today -- 
>complete with finder and hood. I've shot a few frames but haven't processed 
>anything yet. I'll try to post some sort of impressions once I see some film. 
>Just handling the thing is rather odd though -- using a seperate viewfinder 
>and all. I'm sure I'll get used to it. It certainly is a rather impressive 
>piece. It disappoints me, though, that Leica has gone to the plastic housing 
>on the finders -- I knew they had done this but still, holding one really 
>brings it home. It just doesn't seem right. 
>
>Also, I know that true Leicaphiles say not to use protective UV filters -- 
>and I don't use them on my Nikons -- but I've decided to go that route for at 
>least a while with my Leica lenses (if you were to look at the front of my 
>Nikon glass you'd know why). Does anyone know if the B+W filter will fit 
>under this hood -- it's a pretty tight fit, not every filter will -- or do I 
>have to go with a Leica filter. And if so, where can I buy a Leica filter 
>on-line? (it's 55mm btw)
>
>Bob (now 24 & 35mm Leica equiped) McEowen