loneranger
Well-known
Thanks to all the talk about the 50/3.5 elmar, I just picked up a clean copy. I was surprised that there is no filter thread in the front. So is there any way of putting a filter on this thing?
50/3.5 Elmar filter?
- Thread starter loneranger
- Start date
- Latest activity Latest activity:
- Replies 25
- Views 9K
elmer3.5
Well-known
Filter
Filter
Hi, the elmars have a filter about 19mm and screw inside the aperture rim, sometimes it´s not so clear. Even the serial number is very small.
if not you can also buy some snap on A36 filter which are set on the lens outer rim, you can´t set aperture with the filter on.
Try searching for argus filters, recently i purchased a mint set of 5 diff filters for about 25 usd.
Bye
Filter
Hi, the elmars have a filter about 19mm and screw inside the aperture rim, sometimes it´s not so clear. Even the serial number is very small.
if not you can also buy some snap on A36 filter which are set on the lens outer rim, you can´t set aperture with the filter on.
Try searching for argus filters, recently i purchased a mint set of 5 diff filters for about 25 usd.
Bye
John Lawrence
Well-known
I managed to get an original UV filter (the very pale yellow one) for my uncoated 50 Elmar from Malcolm Taylor a few years back. One thing I did find though was that the protrusion of the filter made it a teensy bit harder to set the aperture - but then I have fingers like bananas.
John
John
Dralowid
Michael
There is that thingy (insert appropriate Leica code name) that you put inside a clamp on filter which can change the aperture without the need to remove filter.
Solves all problems but is not that cheap...
Michael
Solves all problems but is not that cheap...
Michael
John Shriver
Well-known
The 19mm filters are very rare. There's also third-party filters to fit a Argus C3 that are the same size. I'm lucky to have Leica "1" yellow and "Gr" green.
But, the A36 filters fit quite a few lenses from 28mm to 135mm focal length...
But, the A36 filters fit quite a few lenses from 28mm to 135mm focal length...
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
The Walz 19mm filters fit on the 50mm and 35mm f/3.5 Elmars, should also fit the I-22
ZorkiKat
ЗоркийК&
- Local time
- 8:32 PM
- Joined
- Jan 26, 2006
- Messages
- 2,070
The most common filter which fits is the A36 "push-on" or "slip-on". This will fit the 35, 50, and 90mm Elmar, as well as the Summar. They will fit the Industar 10/22/50, and Canon 35 and 100 Serenars too. This should indicate that this sort of filter was quite common and made to fit many lenses.
Slip on's are not threaded. They attached by friction to the outer rim of the lens's front, just like lenscaps. As noted above, the slip-ons will also cover the aperture setting rings of lenses like the Elmar 50.
Another way to put filters on the Elmar is to use a Series Adapter. The adapter slips on the lens, and the filter which is unthreaded but with a collar, fits in the adapter and held in by a retainer.
Some of the A36 made by Leitz have a locking screw on its mount.
Slip on's are not threaded. They attached by friction to the outer rim of the lens's front, just like lenscaps. As noted above, the slip-ons will also cover the aperture setting rings of lenses like the Elmar 50.
Another way to put filters on the Elmar is to use a Series Adapter. The adapter slips on the lens, and the filter which is unthreaded but with a collar, fits in the adapter and held in by a retainer.
Some of the A36 made by Leitz have a locking screw on its mount.
Last edited:
LChanyungco
Well-known
you need a Leitz SOOGZ A36 to E39 adaptor 🙂
Ronald M
Veteran
I too use the step up to 39 adapter.
peter_n
Veteran
Me too, on an Industar. 🙂
bigeye
Well-known
SOOGZ + VOOLA is the ultimate theoretic combination, finding which will keep you busy for awhile.
I use the SOOGZ, but you trap the slider and have to remove it to change aperature. Given the useful compactness of the Elmar and bother using A36 filters, I doubt many use any filters.
I've been messing with Kodak and Tiffen press fit-to-series adapters on the Graphic and they might have a version that works, too. http://www.filterfind.net/Series_6.html
The Walz are ideal mechanically, but very old.
-Charlie
I use the SOOGZ, but you trap the slider and have to remove it to change aperature. Given the useful compactness of the Elmar and bother using A36 filters, I doubt many use any filters.
I've been messing with Kodak and Tiffen press fit-to-series adapters on the Graphic and they might have a version that works, too. http://www.filterfind.net/Series_6.html
The Walz are ideal mechanically, but very old.
-Charlie
LeicaTom
Watch that step!
Hmm yeah 19mm Leitz ones are pretty rare......but the A36 clamp on ones are very common, at least I think so? - have drawers full of them 🙂
Original 1951 Leica IIFBD with matching f3.5/50 Elmar w/ A-36 UV Filter
The UV/Skylight ones might be a little difficult to find, but evilbay I'm sure you can find one of those for under $40 and also colored ones for $10 to $15 each.
The A36 will work with the 28mm Hektor, 35mm Elmar, 90mm Elmar and as well with the 135 Hektor, I just have to adjust your apeture before you put the filter on......
Tom
Original 1951 Leica IIFBD with matching f3.5/50 Elmar w/ A-36 UV Filter
The UV/Skylight ones might be a little difficult to find, but evilbay I'm sure you can find one of those for under $40 and also colored ones for $10 to $15 each.
The A36 will work with the 28mm Hektor, 35mm Elmar, 90mm Elmar and as well with the 135 Hektor, I just have to adjust your apeture before you put the filter on......
Tom
Last edited:
ray*j*gun
Veteran
I have a whole set of Walz 19mm's I got on ebay for a song....they work fine but it took me a while to find them.
John Lawrence
Well-known
That would be the VOOLA - and I had two of them. Complete and utter waste of money. I tried both of mine with the FISON hood and neither worked. Still, at least I was able to sell them for a high price.
John
Dralowid
Michael
Voila VOOLA! Well it works for me when I can be bothered with filters...judging by the dust on this one that is not often!
Michael
Michael
Last edited:
TheHub
Well-known
I got a Marumi 19mm filter for about $10 a few years ago. It never leaves the lens.
Setting aperture is okay for me, putting and keeping a damn lens cap on isn't. The flat Leitz ones pop off very easily, the convex Leitz caps are a little better, but I find plastic ones the best.
Setting aperture is okay for me, putting and keeping a damn lens cap on isn't. The flat Leitz ones pop off very easily, the convex Leitz caps are a little better, but I find plastic ones the best.
bigeye
Well-known
That's news..
TheHub
Well-known
Uh? In what way?
rbiemer
Unabashed Amateur
As John mentions, that's the VOOLA.
I use a SOOGZ for my 9cm Elmar and my Industars.
But there is a new "VOOLA"-esque solution:
http://www.mediajoy.com/camerashopper/O_products/hood/elmar503.5sen_hood/index.html
A bit pricey at 18,000 Yen--around 218 USD today.
Might be worth checking out?
Rob
