Mr_Toad
Fluffy Marsupial
Hi, All,
Just an FYI kinda thread...
STATUS (as of 03/27/12): I received my Fujifilm Finepix X10, and many new owners are trying to overcome Fuji's UV Protection Filter/ Filter Adapter kludge. There are several forums on the web, where folks are trying to find filter protection for the X10 lens.
ISSUE: Fuji has placed an "extremely rare" thread diameter (approximately 40mm) around the X10 lens, thus requiring users to purchase a Fuji-proprietary "40 to 52mm step-up ring" Filter Adapter/ Lens Hood gizmo. This Fuji adapter then enables 52mm filters to be attached in front of the lens....while leaving vents and an air gap between the filter and lens to collect dust and detritus. (Cheaper knock-off adapters are already available.)
GOAL: To find UV Protection (or other?) filters that will adapt to the X10's filter ring, and thus not have to use the large, 52mm adapter/ hood kludge.
OPINION: What was Fuji thinking in using a nonexistent 39.5 filter thread? Did some "Brand Manager/ Marketing Genius" think this would be a clever path to more revenue? ...by forcing Fuji's loyal customer base to buy a poorly designed 40 to 52mm filter adapter/ dust magnet?
"WORKABLE" UV PROTECTION FILTERS - PRELIMINARY FINDINGS:
1. Marumi 40mm UV Filter (NOT 40.5mm) --> "Marumi 40mm UV Protection Filter for Rangefinders" is definitely the protection filter to buy. I received two Marumi 40mm UV Protection fiilters...one from 2Filter.Com and one from Real.Camera in the UK. In my opinion, 2Filter.Com is the best seller, since they are not taking advantage of the demand to gouge their customers on this 40mm. There's a bit of a wait, since 2Filiter.Com has pre-orders for every Marumi 40mm that they can get.
2. Sunpak 40.5 UV Filter --> The "Sunpak PicturesPlus 40.5 UV Filter" will screw inside the 39.5mm threadsize...and can then be tightened about one-third of a turn...which I think is enough for secure fit. I purchased three of these from a local Wolf Camera, at $12.99 each...and each attached snugly after one-third turn. Note: The "Sunpak PicturesPlus CPOL Circular Polarizer 40.5" also fits on the X10, but only for about a quarter turn to a snug fit.
3. RocketFish 40.5mm UV Filter from Best Buy - There are some forum discussions that these will fit the Fuji X10, but I purchased one at Best Buy (only $4.99) and it did NOT fit...only the slightest thread connection and it fell off.
4. Vintage Walz 40mm UV Filters - There are some forum discussions that these filters will fit the Fuji X10, but I do not have one of these to test.
5. Canon Rangefinder 40 mm Filters - Tried a vintage "Canon RF 40mm SL39 Filter#3", but it did NOT fit the Fuji X10....the threads did not mate at all.
6. "Bower" 40.5mm to 46mm Step-Up Ring - Ordered from Adorama ($6.18 via Amazon), but did NOT fit. Some forums list the Bower 40.5mm as a fit, so I am unsure the ring I received is really a Bower, since it was in Adorama brand packaging.
7. Adhesive UV Filters - There are good quality UV filters that can be attached via adhesive, but I would prefer the more secure, threaded approach.
8. ZAGG Rear Screen Protector - FYI...the "ZAGG Invisibile Shield - Canon PowerShot G11/G12" sized screen protector is also the same size to fit the Fuji X10. I have this ZAGG G11/G12 sized protector installed on my X10 rear screen.
Hope this helps folks who like to protect their $600US investment in glass,
Robt.
Just an FYI kinda thread...
STATUS (as of 03/27/12): I received my Fujifilm Finepix X10, and many new owners are trying to overcome Fuji's UV Protection Filter/ Filter Adapter kludge. There are several forums on the web, where folks are trying to find filter protection for the X10 lens.
ISSUE: Fuji has placed an "extremely rare" thread diameter (approximately 40mm) around the X10 lens, thus requiring users to purchase a Fuji-proprietary "40 to 52mm step-up ring" Filter Adapter/ Lens Hood gizmo. This Fuji adapter then enables 52mm filters to be attached in front of the lens....while leaving vents and an air gap between the filter and lens to collect dust and detritus. (Cheaper knock-off adapters are already available.)
GOAL: To find UV Protection (or other?) filters that will adapt to the X10's filter ring, and thus not have to use the large, 52mm adapter/ hood kludge.
OPINION: What was Fuji thinking in using a nonexistent 39.5 filter thread? Did some "Brand Manager/ Marketing Genius" think this would be a clever path to more revenue? ...by forcing Fuji's loyal customer base to buy a poorly designed 40 to 52mm filter adapter/ dust magnet?
"WORKABLE" UV PROTECTION FILTERS - PRELIMINARY FINDINGS:
1. Marumi 40mm UV Filter (NOT 40.5mm) --> "Marumi 40mm UV Protection Filter for Rangefinders" is definitely the protection filter to buy. I received two Marumi 40mm UV Protection fiilters...one from 2Filter.Com and one from Real.Camera in the UK. In my opinion, 2Filter.Com is the best seller, since they are not taking advantage of the demand to gouge their customers on this 40mm. There's a bit of a wait, since 2Filiter.Com has pre-orders for every Marumi 40mm that they can get.
2. Sunpak 40.5 UV Filter --> The "Sunpak PicturesPlus 40.5 UV Filter" will screw inside the 39.5mm threadsize...and can then be tightened about one-third of a turn...which I think is enough for secure fit. I purchased three of these from a local Wolf Camera, at $12.99 each...and each attached snugly after one-third turn. Note: The "Sunpak PicturesPlus CPOL Circular Polarizer 40.5" also fits on the X10, but only for about a quarter turn to a snug fit.
3. RocketFish 40.5mm UV Filter from Best Buy - There are some forum discussions that these will fit the Fuji X10, but I purchased one at Best Buy (only $4.99) and it did NOT fit...only the slightest thread connection and it fell off.
4. Vintage Walz 40mm UV Filters - There are some forum discussions that these filters will fit the Fuji X10, but I do not have one of these to test.
5. Canon Rangefinder 40 mm Filters - Tried a vintage "Canon RF 40mm SL39 Filter#3", but it did NOT fit the Fuji X10....the threads did not mate at all.
6. "Bower" 40.5mm to 46mm Step-Up Ring - Ordered from Adorama ($6.18 via Amazon), but did NOT fit. Some forums list the Bower 40.5mm as a fit, so I am unsure the ring I received is really a Bower, since it was in Adorama brand packaging.
7. Adhesive UV Filters - There are good quality UV filters that can be attached via adhesive, but I would prefer the more secure, threaded approach.
8. ZAGG Rear Screen Protector - FYI...the "ZAGG Invisibile Shield - Canon PowerShot G11/G12" sized screen protector is also the same size to fit the Fuji X10. I have this ZAGG G11/G12 sized protector installed on my X10 rear screen.
Hope this helps folks who like to protect their $600US investment in glass,
Robt.
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Probably, but then again most people who are buying the X10 haven't been loyal to Fuji (cameras) over the past couple of years I would imagine.
Mr_Toad
Fluffy Marsupial
True...
I really do like the X10 and Fuji products. But I think (judging by the number of folks who have viewed this post), that buyers at least want the option of a compact lens protector.
I really do like the X10 and Fuji products. But I think (judging by the number of folks who have viewed this post), that buyers at least want the option of a compact lens protector.
Mr_Toad
Fluffy Marsupial
Please forgive me for "bumping" my own thread. (Yes, it's kind of tacky.)
I wanted to send a thank you to the folks at 2Filter.Com ....for their pre-ordering/ supplying/ delivering the "Marumi 40mm UV" filter that fits perfectly on the Fuji X10 filter thread (as described above).
...and 2Filter is doing so at a very reasonable price, rather than taking advantage of the great Marumi demand by overcharging.
Robt.
I wanted to send a thank you to the folks at 2Filter.Com ....for their pre-ordering/ supplying/ delivering the "Marumi 40mm UV" filter that fits perfectly on the Fuji X10 filter thread (as described above).
...and 2Filter is doing so at a very reasonable price, rather than taking advantage of the great Marumi demand by overcharging.
Robt.
Jamie Pillers
Skeptic
These guys will no doubt come up with an alternative (and usually cheaper) solution:
http://www.lensmateonline.com/
I've purchased their products for my Fuji X100 and Canon S-type compact cameras. They are all excellent quality and their designs are well thought out, IMO.
http://www.lensmateonline.com/
I've purchased their products for my Fuji X100 and Canon S-type compact cameras. They are all excellent quality and their designs are well thought out, IMO.
Mr_Toad
Fluffy Marsupial
I agree!
I purchased the Lensmate X100 thumb rest thing, and it works quite well. (A little sharp on the thumb part, but that is more than compensated by the excellent shield to the exposure dial.)
I purchased the Lensmate X100 thumb rest thing, and it works quite well. (A little sharp on the thumb part, but that is more than compensated by the excellent shield to the exposure dial.)
Sam Kanga
Established
First of all, Fuji, what were you thinking with the dopey design for the lens hood and filter combo? Why would you use a strange 40.3mm thread diameter and not make a proper hood and filter combo that would work with that? I bought the hood and a 52mm filter and returned it. After taking more time and energy than anyone should for something like this, I found out a few things that some X-10 users may not know:
- The filter size is 40.3mm
- A 40mm filter will work well - I got the Marumi UV filter (a 40.5 will screw in, but only about 1/4 to 1/2 turn)
- I recently purchased the Lim's lens hood from ebay. It fits perfectly. It must be the actual 40.3mm thread: Lim's SAH-bX10F1 Lens Hood for Fujifilm FinePix X10
- Here's the link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Lims-SAH-bX1...ultDomain_0&hash=item1c221b7142#ht_9996wt_883
This hood is great, but of course I can't screw it into the front of the 40mm UV filter! So I'm now patiently waiting for someone to make a good UV filter with 40.3mm thread. Please let me know if anyone finds one!
Of course, if you don't use a UV or hood, then no problem. I just like to do that on all my lenses.
Thanks
Sam
- The filter size is 40.3mm
- A 40mm filter will work well - I got the Marumi UV filter (a 40.5 will screw in, but only about 1/4 to 1/2 turn)
- I recently purchased the Lim's lens hood from ebay. It fits perfectly. It must be the actual 40.3mm thread: Lim's SAH-bX10F1 Lens Hood for Fujifilm FinePix X10
- Here's the link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Lims-SAH-bX1...ultDomain_0&hash=item1c221b7142#ht_9996wt_883
This hood is great, but of course I can't screw it into the front of the 40mm UV filter! So I'm now patiently waiting for someone to make a good UV filter with 40.3mm thread. Please let me know if anyone finds one!
Of course, if you don't use a UV or hood, then no problem. I just like to do that on all my lenses.
Thanks
Sam
Sam Kanga
Established
Re: my last post about the Lim's lens hood. It is designed so that your Fuji lens cap will fit on it perfectly.
thx
Sam
thx
Sam
nation_of_pomation
Established
I don't know if this is still an active thread or if anyone posted a link to this already, but some generic hoods for the X10 have popped up online like this one. I was on the hunt for a lens hood for my Canon 28mm f2.8, so that's what I'm going to use it on, but it might be a cheap solution for you all. I believe this is a two-part mechanism, so you can put anything with a 52mm thread between the 40mm adapter and the hood itself.