summarit 50mm f1.5 owners

[sinned79]

Got a question for you. Hope you can help me.

Since this lens is using 41mm thread size and its near impossible to buy filters of this thread size... which filter are u using now?

I did some research... there is this Tiffen filters (quite rare though). But I am wondering if B+W 40.5mm filters can fit to this lens since there is 0.5mm difference?

 

[eawtan]

Have u considered a step-up ring ? (eg : New 41-46mm, Leica Summarit Lens Filter Ring E41 to E46 | eBay)

 

[agawads]

Got a question for you. Hope you can help me.

Since this lens is using 41mm thread size and its near impossible to buy filters of this thread size... which filter are u using now?

I did some research... there is this Tiffen filters (quite rare though). But I am wondering if B+W 40.5mm filters can fit to this lens since there is 0.5mm difference?

i have read that in some cases u might actually fit a 40.5mm filter but slightly loose. so u may want to use a plumber's tape for the thread.

 

[Redsun]

i dun use a filter for this

 

[sinned79]

Have u considered a step-up ring ? (eg : New 41-46mm, Leica Summarit Lens Filter Ring E41 to E46 | eBay)

yup did consider but last option haha.

i have read that in some cases u might actually fit a 40.5mm filter but slightly loose. so u may want to use a plumber's tape for the thread.

yah i read about this too... but not sure how loose it is...

 

[sinned79]

i dun use a filter for this

usually when i buy old lenses i dun use filter too... but my this lens is collectors condition... very pristine... so i thought better protect it like a baby

for those who are curious... this is a photo of it:

 

[sinned79]

btw i found a reasonably priced light yellow original leica E41 fitlter on ebay and the condition looks good.

i am not good with color filter, if i use this filter on my lens, what impact will it cause to my photos (i am shooting film btw)?

i read from the description it will improve contrast. i am shooting mostly in b/w btw.

 

[nordleadx]

getting the 41mm to 46 is a wise choice becos this lens flare like mad but its actually one of my fav

 

[newghost]

I had a marumi 41mm filter matching the chrome summarit previously... its getting harder to find, just got to be patient!

 

[sinned79]

I had a marumi 41mm filter matching the chrome summarit previously... its getting harder to find, just got to be patient!

wah lucky u! ... i think i will buy that leica light yellow filter and use for the time being...

 

[sinned79]

found this marumi uv filter!

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but i think they dun ship overseas -_-"

 

[newghost]

when there's a will, there's a way! :bsmilie:

 

[Redsun]

getting the 41mm to 46 is a wise choice becos this lens flare like mad but its actually one of my fav

yea i agree
flares very easily!!
tried looking for a xoons hood on ebay but it costs $300+!!

 

[sinned79]

when there's a will, there's a way! :bsmilie:

yah i am searching for a way now :bsmilie:

 

[sinned79]

yea i agree
flares very easily!!
tried looking for a xoons hood on ebay but it costs $300+!!

cheapest is USD $189 but condition not good... i dun think i want to get a hood... at most a 3rd party round hood.

 

[lrrp77]

Fitting a 40.5mm filter on mine has no issues.

I am also using a 41 to 43mm step up ring & using e43 filters. The step up ring comes with a 43mm lens cap. i got it from ebay. Gotta fix my XOONS hood first before screwing the step up ring + filter on the lens.

 

[sinned79]

Fitting a 40.5mm filter on mine has no issues.

I am also using a 41 to 43mm step up ring & using e43 filters. The step up ring comes with a 43mm lens cap. i got it from ebay. Gotta fix my XOONS hood first before screwing the step up ring + filter on the lens.

thanks for the info!

 

[oceanpriest]

found this marumi uv filter!

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but i think they dun ship overseas -_-"

there's 41-40.5mm step down ring. 43mm or 46mm is too big IMO
New 41-40.5mm, Leica Summarit Lens Filter Ring E41 to E40.5 | eBay

 

[roundg]

my suggest is to use the step up or down ring. The original filter is very difficult to find, although u may still see some on ebay from time to time, . most with a very high price tag.

 

[sinned79]

there's 41-40.5mm step down ring. 43mm or 46mm is too big IMO
New 41-40.5mm, Leica Summarit Lens Filter Ring E41 to E40.5 | eBay

thanks!