fotorr
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I wish to purchase contrast and uv filters for my CV lenses-15, 21, 28, 35, 50 and 90mm. Most of these are said to take 39mm. I assume that the filter will be a "drop-in" rather that a threaded one. While the 15mm presents a problem, the others should be easy to find. Where? I would prefer B+W filters if possible.
Thanks for your suggestions/help.
fotorr
Thanks for your suggestions/help.
fotorr
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Xmas
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In US cameraquest, in UK RobertWhite.
The 15mm needs electrical tape and the 77mm filter adapter for the CV12mm, if you can tolerate the bodge
Noel
The 15mm needs electrical tape and the 77mm filter adapter for the CV12mm, if you can tolerate the bodge
Noel
fotorr
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Yes, I am in the United States. I checked the CamerQuest site and found no mention of filters- perhaps a "senior monent". Do you have a web address?
back alley
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for most cv lenses the lenses are threaded for screw in.
have never seen filters on cq site either.
have never seen filters on cq site either.
Revolucion Artistico
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Filterfinder.net (it might be .com) has just about everything, or can get it.
Sorry, the correct address is filterfind.net
Sorry, the correct address is filterfind.net
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fotorr
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Thanks for the correction- I will seek threaded filters!
Xmas
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fotorr
I was wrong I cannot find them on Stephen's site, dont understand this as filters are high margin.
Noel
I was wrong I cannot find them on Stephen's site, dont understand this as filters are high margin.
Noel
venchka
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I can only speak for one lens: 75/2.5 takes 43mm screw in filters. I have had pretty good luck buying filters from other RFF members.
madsolitaire
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B&H? I just ordered an orange filter from them.
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sepiareverb
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bhphotovideo.com is a good choice for buying new- usually have everything in stock.
popflash has become a new favorite too.
popflash has become a new favorite too.
fotorr
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Thanks to everyone for the suggestions/help. B and H was my first choice-but wanted to check to see if folks had other places. I am trying to improve - they tend to be "muddy" - the middle tones in my scanned images and wondered if perhaps a contast filter might help. Yes, I know I should post images so that you could comment- I haven't figured out how to do this!
fotorr
fotorr
Farace
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I've only bought one thing from them, but http://www.2filter.com/ specializes in filters and has B+W. No complaints about the service, but they're in the same state as me, so I'd have been really surprised if it took long to arrive.
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