Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Filter for 40mm Summicron.
From: John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>
Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2000 20:24:16 -0600

The thread size is 39mm but unfortunately the pitch is not standard. An E39
filter has a thread of M39 x 0.5 while the 40mm Summicron-C has a thread of
M39 x 0.75. Other people have commented that series 5 filters fit in Leica's
series 5.5 holder. I believe that the rubber hood functions as a filter
holder on the 40mm Summicron-C.

John Collier

> From: "Edmund-Tan Ann-Wen (r40248)" <r40248@email.sps.mot.com>
> 
> Friends,
> 
> I have just got a CL with 40mm Summicron, but don't know the filter size. I've
> heard some people saying the 40 Summicron uses Series 5.5 type filters, but
> mine
> has a screw thread in front, and measures close to 39mm. So, is it an E39?
> 
> Thank you,