Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica or B+W Filters
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 11:51:40 -0700
References: <D69C1CFC734AD2118A3100A0C992C0E504B53670@cnsexg01.nppdnet>
 
"Bergman, Mark A." wrote:
> 
> To set the record straight my original remark on multicoating being a fairly
> new development applied to FILTERS.  Multicoating has been done on lenses
> since the early 50's.  Simple lenses like the Elmar and Tessar were great
> lenses because they had 4 elements (less surfaces) and were contrasty before
> MC was invented.
> 
Sure but why would you want your filter to be of lesser quality then your lens?
Mark Rabiner
In reply to: Message from "Bergman, Mark A." <mabergm@nppd.com> (RE: [Leica] Leica or B+W Filters)