Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/18

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: Re: [Leica] filter size for leica lens 180mm
From: Henning Wulff <henningw@archiphoto.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 17:20:12 -0800
References: <001101c1b8d4$1801e740$697ba8c0@deadcpu> <3C715174.B7E0345D@yahoo.com>

At 7:09 PM +0000 2/18/02, Javier Perez wrote:
>It's a series 8 I think.
>I was able to use a 72mm.
>But you have to unscrew the ring on the end of
>the collapsible hood. install the filter and then
>put thje ring back on the hood. It should work
>for the old 250 Telyt as well and it's easier to
>find than the original. You might also consider just leaving the
>hood off. The lens feels alot more compact.
>Javier
>
>
>"Olivier T. Nguyen" wrote:
>>
>>  Hi everyone,
>>  does anyone here know what is the filter size for leica lens R 180mm f2.8.
>>  this is an old version of 180mm lens.
>>  thank you
>  > olivier

If it's the series 8 version (with the tripod mount), you might be 
able to use 67mm filters. 72mm are too big. Standard series 8 has 
67mm threads, but a different pitch, so don't try to tighten them too 
much. Not good for regular use, but works in a pinch.

- -- 
    *            Henning J. Wulff
   /|\      Wulff Photography & Design
  /###\   mailto:henningw@archiphoto.com
  |[ ]|     http://www.archiphoto.com
- --
To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html

Replies: Reply from Javier Perez <summarex@yahoo.com> (Re: [Leica] filter size for leica lens 180mm)
In reply to: Message from "Olivier T. Nguyen" <onguyen@optonline.net> ([Leica] filter size for leica lens 180mm)
Message from Javier Perez <summarex@yahoo.com> (Re: [Leica] filter size for leica lens 180mm)