tmldds Posted January 29, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 29, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I finally took the plunge, sold some canon lenses, bought a mint M8.2 (being shipped), and a titanium Summilux 35 pre asp, Serial # 360xxxx. Please help me find the correct IR filter for it! Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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holgerf Posted January 29, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 29, 2010 Not easy to figure out. Cited from "Laney/Puts: Leica Hand Book" there are three versions of the Summilux 35 mm: Summilux-M 1:1.4, Serial # 1,730,001—unknown. Filter: E41, later VII Summilux-M 1:1.4 aspherical , Serial # 3,459,071—unknown. Filter: E46 Summilux-M 1:1.4 ASPH , Serial # 3,636,101—unknown. Filter: E46 Understanding your question correctly the lens is one of the first row. Being a titanium version Leica’s order # should be 11860. Could you confirm this already? If I’m right with this I can give you another information from the same book: "The second series included later the titanium version." These are strong indications that the filter will be VII. But unless you get a photo showing the engraved filter size or the lens itself I would wait orderung the filter. Best Holger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted January 29, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 29, 2010 You will need either a series VII filter or an E48 (slim) filter. Both fit into the original 12504 hood consisting of two pieces that can be unscrewed to insert a filter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted January 29, 2010 Thank you very much, everyone. BTW, the order number is: 118600. I already ordered a an E46 filter which I can save for future lens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted January 29, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 29, 2010 You will need either a series VII filter or an E48 (slim) filter. Both fit into the original 12504 hood consisting of two pieces that can be unscrewed to insert a filter. I went with the 48mm filter inside the hood. It rattles around in there just a bit (it won't fall out, however). I'm sure there are ways to take away that tiny bit of play, but it's never really bothered me enough to seek them out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 29, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 29, 2010 If you put a standard 49mm filter in the lens hood the "correct" way round the lens hood doesn't screw back together fully, but being aluminium if binds on the filter, is secure and the filter doesn't rattle about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted January 29, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) What's the difference between the series 7 and the E48 IR filter? I need some education... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted January 29, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 29, 2010 What's the difference between the series 7 and the E48 IR filter? I need some education... The series 7 is not threaded. It's held in place by the hood, which separates into two pieces (the filter is sandwiched between those two pieces) The 48mm filter is threaded. The series 7 is much less common, and is quite a bit more expensive. That's why many of us use the 48/49mm filter options. There is no difference in performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted January 29, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 29, 2010 Rich, How secure is this hood/filter combo that you use? How easy is it to knock it off? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 29, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 29, 2010 IAlso, note that your Summilux may foul the Leica M8 lens throat, and may need the shroud protecting the rear element to be modified Indeed it may, both Leica and people such as Malcolm Taylor in the UK can make the necessary modification. Not all lenses are affected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted January 30, 2010 Thank you everyone. It is fantastic to feel the welcome and receive such good advise. Rich, I really appreciate your time and willingness to share as well as your Memento Mori Panel! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted January 30, 2010 Rich, does Leica make a 37mm IR filter? If not, can you direct me to where I can find one in the US? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grduprey Posted February 1, 2010 Share #13 Posted February 1, 2010 If you put a standard 49mm filter in the lens hood the "correct" way round the lens hood doesn't screw back together fully, but being aluminium if binds on the filter, is secure and the filter doesn't rattle about. I use a 49 mm filter in mine, insert in backwards and works just perfect. Gene Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grduprey Posted February 1, 2010 Share #14 Posted February 1, 2010 Mine is the Titanium version, there are no threads on it. You use the filter in the hood holder. Mine also does not foul, or get into the way of the metering, it is a German version. I'm pretty sure all titanium summilux' have no issues with the M8. Gene Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share #15 Posted February 1, 2010 Thanks a bunch rich. Indeed, I did order a B+W 37mm filter and I will attempt to fit it with the Summicron hood as you had intelligently described! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted February 1, 2010 Share #16 Posted February 1, 2010 Does using the 12524 or 12526 (the lens hood for the 35mm summicron) cause vignetting problems on an M9? I can imagine it works well on an M8 and the few tests(I have both pre-asph cron and lux) I've run shows improvement on my M8. But how about on a M9? And a question for the guys with the titanium: does your lens flare as badly as our lens. Really it's worst when the light is just out of the frame. For instance sitting at a table taking someone picture seated on the other side with a overhead hanging lamp just out of frame. I'm just trying to get a feel for if there is a real difference in terms of flare with the titanium versions. FWIW, I finally paid up and got Leica to make the mod to my lens so it would mount. The swapped out the entire rear shroud and replaced it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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