Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jeff, I don't think Peter's question on the 40mm ring was ever answered. Len On May 8, 2007, at 2:13 PM, Jeff Matsler wrote: > Hello, > > My internet provider had a cut cable and I have missed a day's > worth of emails. > > Did anyone answer Peter's question about the 40 to 39 ring? > > I have a Minolta 13.5cm f/4 that I believe has a 40mm filter size. > I would also be interested in SOMETHING that allowed me to use > either of my other series of filters and shades on it, as I can't > find anything in the 40mm format in the places I know to look. > > If someone has a source of 40mm filters and a telephoto shade (this > lens definitely would benefit from one) or a step-up / step-down > ring to do the same, please let me know. > > Jeff M > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Dernie" > <Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 5:21 AM > Subject: Re: [Leica] Lens/Filter questions > > >> Why not sell the DR and buy a good contemporary Rigid which is >> optically identical and only cheaper because of the (much) more >> simple mount? >> Frank >> >> On 7 May, 2007, at 21:07, Peter Klein wrote: >> >>> LUG: A couple of obscure lens and filter questions: >>> >>> 1. One of my favorite lenses is my 50/2 Dual-Range Summicron. >>> Which will not mount on a certain digital camera. What are the >>> chances of my finding a broken or bad-glass Rigid Summicron, >>> into which I could screw my DR's lens head? How much might that >>> cost me? (I realize the mount focal length would have to match). >>> >>> 2. Is there such a thing as a 40-39mm filter step-down ring? >>> That's forty, not forty point five. The purpose would be to use >>> a 39mm filter on an old Canon 50/1.8 lens. (If not, I might have >>> to resort to the "dental floss in the filter threads" trick, but >>> it's a rickety solution.) >>> >>> 3. I have the early 1980s 90/2 Summicron with a 49mm filter >>> thread. If I were to use a 49-46mm step-down ring (which I know >>> exists) and mount a 46mm filter on it, would it vignette? >>> >>> Yes, these questions involve that certain digital camera, >>> adapting lenses to same, and trying not to buy to many off-brand >>> filters while waiting to get the free ones. >>> >>> --Peter >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information