filters for Leica R lenses

[Pfreddee]

Hello, all

I own a Leica R3 and two lenses: the 50mm Summicron-R and Elmarit-R 28 mm. I would like to buy some contrast correction filters for them I'm having trouble pinning down the filter sizes for each lens, and I want to know if I need to look for Leica-only filters, or will standard sizes work?

thanks to all who reply.

With best regards.

Pfreddee(Stephen)

 

[Bill Blackwell]

I'm not totally sure about my memory as it's been many years since I've owned and shot with Leica R cameras, but IIRC, the original 50mm Summicron-R that came with the SL took series VI(?) drop-in filters. If the lens matches the generation of the R3, the filter size, as I recall, it was E55(?) for the Summicron. IIRC, the 28mm Elmarit was series VII and 55mm, respectively(?).

 

[farlymac]

For the 28mm, version I is Series VII held on by the hood (12509), and version II is E55.

The 50mm version I is Series VI (14160) with a 12564 hood. Version II is E55 with a built-in hood.

So if your lenses are both Vers II you only need one set of filters. But they don't need to be Leica/Leitz brand.

For more information about anything Leica check out http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/Main_Page

PF