Lee Bergman
Newbie
I just bought my first rangefinder a Canon IVSB with an f1.8 50 mm lens. A couple of questions for those of you with a lot mre expereince. First what size firters does this lens use? I think it is the odd sized 40mm. If so does anyone know a source for them?
Second what size is the lens cap for this lens. I assume it is 43 mm.
Third what is the "official" thread size for the screw type lens? I bought a 39 mm cap for the body, but have seen the lenses referrred to as 42 or 43 mm? Also do the screw type Lieca lense fit this body?
Second what size is the lens cap for this lens. I assume it is 43 mm.
Third what is the "official" thread size for the screw type lens? I bought a 39 mm cap for the body, but have seen the lenses referrred to as 42 or 43 mm? Also do the screw type Lieca lense fit this body?
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wlewisiii
Guest
The 50/1.8 takes 40mm filters and the outside edge takes 42mm accessories. I know because I'm looking for a 42mm to series VI adaptor to use with my 50/1.8. The IVSb is a very nice little camera, I certainly enjoy using mine.
The thread on the body is the standard M39 mount as developed by Leica and any LTM lens will fit the IVSb. I've used a Jupiter 12, Jupiter 8, Industar 61 & 135/4.5 Steinheil on mine as well as my one (so far) Canon lens.
William
The thread on the body is the standard M39 mount as developed by Leica and any LTM lens will fit the IVSb. I've used a Jupiter 12, Jupiter 8, Industar 61 & 135/4.5 Steinheil on mine as well as my one (so far) Canon lens.
William
Lee Bergman
Newbie
wlewisiii said:
WIlliam,
Thanks. I've got a Contax IIa on "order" from Henry S. an Isolette III and a Ikoonta 524 so perhpas I can help[ others on what I have some experience with.
Lee
VictorM.
Well-known
Here's some 40mm filters: http://www.filterfind.net/clearspecials.htm?63,25. I have a set of "Walz for Canon" 40mm filters for b&w film. I just saw a 40mm to Series 6 screw-in adapter on ebay a day or two ago. Another Series 6 alternative is to buy the 'square' Canon shade for 50 and 35 Serenar lenses. Use the slip-on ring with Series 6 filters and a more appealing hood. Series filters are the best kept old equipment secret ever.