ND Grad filter for Leica Lenses

[snaggs]

I've been trying to get a ND grad filter for my Tele-Elmar 135 (39mm mount) and 35mm Summilux (Series 6). Apparently, B+W dont have these?? Any other ideas.

Daniel.

PS. Got the first set of photos back for my 135mm. Theyre excellent, really love this lens. Smooooth bokeh. At f/4, the DOF is very shallow, about 1-2 inches for a tight crop. I now understand why Leica didnt bother making it faster.. a f/2.8 would be of limited utility.

 

[Nikon Bob]

Look up Hoya, I think they may have 39mm NDs and/or ND grads. Sorry bad memory, seems they only have NDs and one half ND, http://www.thkphoto.com/products/hoya/oef-08.html

Bob

 

[J. Borger]

I have a B&W 0.6 ND filter in 39mm here at my office-desk ... .... so B&W has them, at least in Europe they have.

Han

 

[jaapv]

Nowadays they only sell graduated filters from 49 mm upwards. They used to sell them, so yours must be old stock, Han. You might consider getting a step-up ring which will encroach the viewfinder. If you make a slit in the ring, you can judge the position of the filter through the viewfinder.

 

[snaggs]

Thanks, thats a good idea. Would it be possible to get a E39 to Series 6 step up ? That way Id just buy one for the Summilux and use it on the 135mm.

 

[jaapv]

If you have difficulties finding one any competent machine shop can make one for you.

 

[Nikon Bob]

Snaggs, were you looking for an ND filter or a "graduated" ND filter? I think the 35mm Summilux takes a series VII filter, if it is the same as mine. Also if you use a step up ring, besides intruding into the viewfinder, using a hood will be difficult as you would need an after market hood. Just curious, if it is a graduated ND filter you are looking for how would you orient it on a rangefinder without a Visoflex to actually see what it is doing?

Bob