21/3.4 Super Angulon Filter Advice!

[Simon D.]

Hello all,

I have a 21/3.4 SA on its way to me and i just wanted to pick the brains of those who have experience of the lens. I understand that I can use either a series VII or 48mm filter, my question is, which is preferable? Does the 48mm filter vignette at all? Can I fit the hood with a filter screwed in? I shoot predominantly black & white and am also wondering how the lens responds to orange or red filters?

Thanks, Simon.

 

[qruyk12]

i use the 48mm filters with hood attached on no vignette.

 

[rickp]

hello simon
i use the series VII filter without problem. it fits inside the lens shade, and is held in place when the lens shade is mounted on the lens.
i use the lens primarily on an M8, so black & white "filter" effects are added in post-processing (nik silver efex).
cheers
rick

 

[maddoc]

It works either way, series vii in the hood or E48 screw-in with and without hood. Dark corners are always there with this lens, especially with color-slide film.

Enjoy your new lens and don't forget to post some shots !! 🙂

 

[Simon D.]

Thanks guys! I think I'll use the series VII as I have an orange one that came with my 35 Summilux pre asph. I was just interested in the alternatives (I wish the summilux gave a choice!) available... I have read in the sticky thread above that the lens really performs with orange or red filters, I'll try it out and post some shots! Very exciting!

Simon

 

[maddoc]

This was taken with a yellow (if I remember correctly... could also have been red ...)