Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Julian I think the answer is yes to both suppositions. I have the 2nd version and the front element is set back enough that it may not need a lens shade as much as other lenses. Many times I use the 3E with the 49 to 67 filter adapter with a 67 mm polarizer and this too adds protection against flare. ernie At 11:26 AM 12/27/2004, you wrote: >It's unusual in my experience for Leica not to include a lens shade with its >lenses. Can one infer from this that they don't think the Tri-Elmar needs >one, or is this just a tactic to make more money? > >Julian >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Joseph Yao" <joseph@yao.com> >To: <lug@leica-users.org> >Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 12:48 PM >Subject: Re: [Leica] Best camera/lens choice > > >on 28/12/04 1:40 am, Frank Filippone at red735i@earthlink.net wrote: > > > The second version had a 49mm front filter thread, and I think came with >the > > lens hood. > >The hood for the 2nd version TE (11625) is optional. The model number is >12450 and costs a small fortune: > >http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=details_accessories&A=deta >ils&Q=&sku=214101&is=REG > >Joseph > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information