Takizawa1
Member
I have a Nikon F arriving in a few days (yeah!). The 50mm f2 lens dates back to 1960. One website said that a L38 filter would work. I have no clue what that is or where to buy one? Or even if that is needed? Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Highway 61
Revisited
That L38 code tells that it's a Nikon UV filter, like their later L37 and L37C filters.
The 50mm f/2 lens threads are 52mm so that's a 52mm filter which you need. Any modern multicoated 52mm UV filter will mount, as well as any 52mm yellow, orange, red filter...
The 50mm f/2 lens threads are 52mm so that's a 52mm filter which you need. Any modern multicoated 52mm UV filter will mount, as well as any 52mm yellow, orange, red filter...
Takizawa1
Member
Beautiful. That makes life much easier than searching for this elusive L38 filter. Thanks much for the information!
Shac
Well-known
If you want a multicoated Nikon filter - I believe these had the letter C after the L# (eg L37C)
As to use - many folks (self included) only use filters under difficult environmental conditions (e.g. blowing sand, etc.) - preferring a lens hood for protection instead
Enjoy the F
As to use - many folks (self included) only use filters under difficult environmental conditions (e.g. blowing sand, etc.) - preferring a lens hood for protection instead
Enjoy the F
Robert Lai
Well-known
Nikon stopped making the L37c a while ago.
They offer the NC clear filter now. It is multicoated.
They offer the NC clear filter now. It is multicoated.