Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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