Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 12/16/01 12:47 PM, Larry Fuller at merryandbo@earthlink.net wrote: > I have an R3 and was wondering if I should be using UV filters? I plan > on shooting up in the southern Sierras somewhat. And if I should use > them, > what size fits on a Summicron-R f2 50mm? > > how about a Summicron-R f2 90mm? > > and what about on an Elmar-R f4 180mm? > > thanks, > Bo > Aside from the UV filter question (which Marc answered) the filter size your lenses use depends on their age. Early 50mm Summicron-R (Germany) uses Series VI, late models (from Canada) use E55. for the 90mm Summicron-R, either Series VII (early) or E55 (late). The 180 Elmar is E55. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento www.wildlightphoto.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html