Zeiss Accessories

[Steve Bellayr]

Just picked up a Zeiss Contax IIIa w/50mm f2.0 lens. I had an old 40.5mm cap which works. Does it take the 40.5mm filter from B+W or any other manufacturer? Does the collapsible B+W rubber hood screw in and not cover the viewfinder? Or, is another shade preferable? I tried my Leica shade which clips on but does not hold.

 

[dexdog]

The lens accepts just about any 40.5 mm filter. I have used filters from a variety of makers, and have experienced no problems. Can't speak to the B&W collapsible hood.

 

[Steve Bellayr]

Do you use a hood? If so, what model?

 

[farlymac]

You can get a vented hood from any of the usual vendors on an auction site. I lucked into a set of Nikon filters one day, so keep in mind that other camera manufacturers used the 40.5mm filter (I've got three cameras now with that same size).

PF

 

[dexdog]

Do you use a hood? If so, what model?

I use these, from eBay seller heavystar. They block the viewfinder a little bit, but not seriously IMO. The vented design helps in this regard. I like this combo because the hood is decent quality and the cap is handy to protect lens when not shooting.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Metal-4...266?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ebc53d902

 

[furcafe]

Ditto. The official Zeiss Ikon hoods (postwar model #s 1119 & 1115) were actually pretty big & block a significant part of the VF. They're also expensive compared to the generic vented hoods you can get on eBay for a pittance.

You can get a vented hood from any of the usual vendors on an auction site. I lucked into a set of Nikon filters one day, so keep in mind that other camera manufacturers used the 40.5mm filter (I've got three cameras now with that same size).

PF