[Leica] Hood 12504, 35 Lux, UV/IR Filter, M8

[mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)]

> Frank wrote:
> 
>> The 35 pre-ASPH Lux requires the use of hood 12504.  That means Series 7
>> Filters, inside the hood.  If you want to use this on a M8 with the UV/IR
>> Filter, it means a filter that costs upwards of $170. If you can get 
>> one...
>> as they are also for the 24 or 21 ( I forget which) Lux.  AS far as I can
>> find, there is no B+W nor Heliopan option.  Leica only.
>> 
> 
> I obviously have the earlier version of the 35/1.4 pre-ASPH (one of
> my favourite lenses), which takes the 12522 hood and an E41 filter.
> Thought I was going to have a problem finding an IR/UV cut filter for
> it (Leica don't carry this size). Then I discovered these guys:
> 
> http://www.foto-huppert.de/default.asp
> 
> and their email address:
> 
>   "Foto Huppert" <info at foto-huppert.de>

Or you could do yourself a favor and NOT.

Mark William Rabiner