corazon
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Hey guys, any other alternative to B&H for camera accessories online?
Can the Summitar take filters?
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tripod said:
What I plan to do is use the filter ring but take out the retaining ring so I can epoxy the 39mm-43mm (or 39mm-40.5mm), so that whatever filter size I end up with (either 40.5mm or 43mm) I can use the same filters with my Canon RF 35/2.
I know, it's a shame to not use the UV + Red filter it comes with. But I can either find another filter mount and keep them or sell them.
corazon
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FPjohn said:
I've found 39mm-40.5mm & 40mm-40.5mm as well as 39mm-43mm & 40mm-43mm for the Summitar and the Canon RF. So it all depends on which thread size better availability and selection.
😀 thanks.
FPjohn
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Check the adapter dimensions
Check the adapter dimensions
Hello:
If the custom summitar adapter has a common, same sized, retaining ring of one of the series adapters (6?) you need only buy more series filters. Series Hoods also act in the place of a retaining ring. All are very inexpensive and no surgery need be done.
Example
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Kodak-Series-VI-...ryZ30043QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
yours
FPJ
Check the adapter dimensions
tripod said:
Hello:
If the custom summitar adapter has a common, same sized, retaining ring of one of the series adapters (6?) you need only buy more series filters. Series Hoods also act in the place of a retaining ring. All are very inexpensive and no surgery need be done.
Example
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Kodak-Series-VI-...ryZ30043QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
yours
FPJ
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Dektol Dan
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Whoa!!! You folks are working WAY too hard!
Whoa!!! You folks are working WAY too hard!
Before you start gluing things together with epoxy (use silicon anyway) first look for the Summitar filters that screw together like all modern filters and then just pop in standard 39mm glass. Believe me they are out there. You just have to look. Attached is my Summitar with a 39mm B&W UV filter installed, I think the filter is coded orange, 'O".
Whoa!!! You folks are working WAY too hard!
Before you start gluing things together with epoxy (use silicon anyway) first look for the Summitar filters that screw together like all modern filters and then just pop in standard 39mm glass. Believe me they are out there. You just have to look. Attached is my Summitar with a 39mm B&W UV filter installed, I think the filter is coded orange, 'O".
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corazon
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Dektol Dan said:
Yeah, I saw a lot of them on a link posted earlier but what I want is to use the same filters on my Summitar as on my Canon RF 35/2. Hence the stepping up to 43mm.
And what do you mean about using silicon? Is there silicon epoxy? I don't know anything about epoxy really, except for what was mentioned here and what I strained to read on wiki.
All I really want is the easiest way to use the same filter size on both of those two lenses, that isn't too cumbersome.
richardl
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Series 6 - Summitar
Series 6 - Summitar
A summitar A36 to series 6 adapter is the way to go. You can then get series 6 adapters for your other lenses and therefore only need one set of filters.
Bear in mind that older (tiffen) filters will consist of gel sandwiched between two pieces of glass, and will often be have some degree of defect because of this construction breaking down. Tiffen, and other less expensive filters, use what is called green glass, glass which in the process has not had the iron content removed. In addition, such filters are non usually coated or multi-coated. This means that they may cause image degradation by the bouncing around of light within the filter before the light enters the lens. The point here is that all of those large selections of cheap system x filters out there may not be usable anymore. Have to check each one you are intending on buying. Leitz/B+W/Heliopan typically use(d) dyed optical glass with (multi)coating. They are substantially more expensive. Most really necessary filters can be If special ordered from B & H; to know which one go to the B + W website and download their filter catalogue/manual. The last thing to bear in mind is that if you are planning to use more than one filter you have to worry about the filters vignetting. In order to avoid this, you can use a series 6 adapter with a series 6 filter in position one, then use a series 6 -series 7 adapter, then use series 7 filter for all subsequent filters. That way you are safe. If you think it through from the beginning, you will not be unpleasently surprised at the end.
Series 6 - Summitar
A summitar A36 to series 6 adapter is the way to go. You can then get series 6 adapters for your other lenses and therefore only need one set of filters.
Bear in mind that older (tiffen) filters will consist of gel sandwiched between two pieces of glass, and will often be have some degree of defect because of this construction breaking down. Tiffen, and other less expensive filters, use what is called green glass, glass which in the process has not had the iron content removed. In addition, such filters are non usually coated or multi-coated. This means that they may cause image degradation by the bouncing around of light within the filter before the light enters the lens. The point here is that all of those large selections of cheap system x filters out there may not be usable anymore. Have to check each one you are intending on buying. Leitz/B+W/Heliopan typically use(d) dyed optical glass with (multi)coating. They are substantially more expensive. Most really necessary filters can be If special ordered from B & H; to know which one go to the B + W website and download their filter catalogue/manual. The last thing to bear in mind is that if you are planning to use more than one filter you have to worry about the filters vignetting. In order to avoid this, you can use a series 6 adapter with a series 6 filter in position one, then use a series 6 -series 7 adapter, then use series 7 filter for all subsequent filters. That way you are safe. If you think it through from the beginning, you will not be unpleasently surprised at the end.
jgcraft
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Sorry but I have been out of the loop for a few days. Here is a pic of the $.99 Series 6 adaptor I bought. As I said, not only can you use filters but there are many types of lens shades that fit series 6. For my money this is the least expensive and most adaptable solution.
Notice the large set screw which allows you to remove easily when you attach a large lens shade. This is not a push on but adaptor but one that requires the screw to be tightened and give you extra security. I have had the push on type fall off.
Just my two cents worth.
George
Notice the large set screw which allows you to remove easily when you attach a large lens shade. This is not a push on but adaptor but one that requires the screw to be tightened and give you extra security. I have had the push on type fall off.
Just my two cents worth.
George
