nickthetasmaniac
Veteran
Hi all, just a quick question.
I'm after a protective/UV filter for a v2 50mm Summilux E43, and I was wondering what non-Leica options are available? I'm not overly keen to pay Leica prices for a filter, and a lot of the filter manufacturers don't publish tech details such as thread pitch...
Cheers, Nick
*edit* I'm not particularly worried if the filter won't be compatible with Leica's reversible hood, I just don't want to damage the lens' thread.
I'm after a protective/UV filter for a v2 50mm Summilux E43, and I was wondering what non-Leica options are available? I'm not overly keen to pay Leica prices for a filter, and a lot of the filter manufacturers don't publish tech details such as thread pitch...
Cheers, Nick
*edit* I'm not particularly worried if the filter won't be compatible with Leica's reversible hood, I just don't want to damage the lens' thread.
crosseyed-cricket
Established
I tried a B+W UV filter on my v1 E43 summilux, but the filter glass contacts the front lens element when screwed on, so I don't use it. Make sure you're careful of that...I think many modern filters will not work.
To test a filter, breathe on the lens to fog it slightly and then slowly thread the filter on. If you see a spot in the center appear, stop.
To test a filter, breathe on the lens to fog it slightly and then slowly thread the filter on. If you see a spot in the center appear, stop.
iaeaix
Established
I have been using the BW filter on V1, it does not touch the front element though?
It is the chrome UV filter.
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:: Mark
Well-known
Yes, B+W seem to have an excellent range of filters for 43mm. I have s set of black and white contrast filters which work very well. The only catch is finding somewhere that stocks them - they are usually special order in the shops here.
rulnacco
Well-known
As it's a German lens, your best option may be German filters--as long as they have the E prefix in front of the filter size, they should have the correct thread pitch.
Another option to B+W--and possibly less expensive--would be Heliopan. They're still very good quality--they use brass rather than aluminium for the ring--and unlike B+Ws, they don't seem to be somewhat over-engineered. So it may be that you won't find the problem outlined above where the filter glass potentially contacts the front element.
Personally, I just went with the original Leitz filter on mine, as I was able to find one at my favourite local camera shop (he gave me a good price as I buy so much from him), although of course they generally are quite pricey. At the same time, they look like they *belong* on the lens!
Another option to B+W--and possibly less expensive--would be Heliopan. They're still very good quality--they use brass rather than aluminium for the ring--and unlike B+Ws, they don't seem to be somewhat over-engineered. So it may be that you won't find the problem outlined above where the filter glass potentially contacts the front element.
Personally, I just went with the original Leitz filter on mine, as I was able to find one at my favourite local camera shop (he gave me a good price as I buy so much from him), although of course they generally are quite pricey. At the same time, they look like they *belong* on the lens!
Paulbe
Well-known
I just checked and the B+W filter on the E43 does not touch the glass.
Good to know!!
Paul
Good to know!!
Paul
BTMarcais
Well-known
FYI, if you have the original hood, it doesn't fit over most of the non-leica/leitz filters. They made a special thin no-front-threads E43 filter of the summilux that works with the hood. Took me a few filters to figure that out... :-/
-brian
-brian
segedi
RFicianado
This thread just reminded me that I have some 43mm B+W filters I need to sell...
Dark Red
Yellow
Strong UV (warming)
B+W filters are excellent. I've tried other brands and nothing works as well for me. great light transmission on the UV filters. Easy to clean as the coating isn't "sticky".
Dark Red
Yellow
Strong UV (warming)
B+W filters are excellent. I've tried other brands and nothing works as well for me. great light transmission on the UV filters. Easy to clean as the coating isn't "sticky".