Re: [Leica] Got my 24mm today!

[Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>]

Ruralmopics@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 9/29/99 2:57:08 AM, anthony@atkielski.com writes:
> 
> >> ... and I don't use them on my Nikons ...
> >
> 
> >I use them on all my lenses, Leica and Nikon.
> 
> ANthony, for what it's worth, I started using filters on my Nikon lenses but
> over the years they've just gotten lost or damaged in the process of
> switching to other filters in a hurry and just tossing the UV in a pocket or
> into the bag. In time they just got left off. Personally I think the idea of
> a protective filter is a sound one but in practice it becomes a hassle --
> especially if you use other filters. The only other filters I carry and use
> are a polarizer, an 81A, an 80A and a CC30M. All except the polarizer are
> used only for color work. I really envision my Leica primarily being an black
> and white camera mostly so filters are not a big concern for me. On the other
> hand, I am pretty rough on equipment and having just spent more money on this
> Leica 24mm than I have on any other lens I've ever bought with my own money I
> thought I would protect it -- for a while anyway.
> 
> And Anthony, these are just my considerations. They aren't meant for you and
> there really isn't any point in disputing them.

This is a new slant about how the filters end up all scratched up anyway which
even I in all my zany and prolific antiUV tirades have not brought up!
But for me filters are all about Black and white and visa versa because it is
not non obvious to the uninformed how this whole different look was achieved and
often this passes itself off as a quality look and is.
Color has gotten finally warm enough for me to leave my 81a,b and C at home.
Wish I could use my 060 yellow green filter on my color but then everyone
becomes the Incredible Hulk or Hulkess and that gets limiting. "Time to kick
Ass" was that it?
A polarizer for me is the way I tame my color skies into not washing out and in
effect lowering contrast to a doable level.
There's always something!
Mark Rabiner