markpsf Posted February 27, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) B+W will be fine but the key question is whether I get a UV or just clear glass filter or No filter. On most new lenses the UV is essentially built in. Suggestions appreciated. Mark Edited February 27, 2010 by markpsf Important omission Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Walt Calahan Posted February 27, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 27, 2010 I don't use UV filters on my lenses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
likalar Posted February 27, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 27, 2010 I use them (UV), and have them on all my lenses for glass protection. I like the fact that 39mm is a common size for Leica, so I keep a red and yellow handy, too. The 39mm fits my 50, 35, 135. I did some casual tests and can't see any deterioration of images, though there must be at least some drawback, especially shooting into bright light sources. The Leica filters coatings don't hold up as well to sloppy cleaning; the BW filters seem better in that regard. Larry Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted February 27, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 27, 2010 Yes, UV filtering is not necessary with modern lenses (since the early 1960's, in fact) but B+W filters are real UV. I use UV filters on all lenses except those (28mm Summicron and 35mm Summilux) that have a deep hood that I can put a hood cap on. This is of course simply for mechanical protection. I have not had occasion yet to try yellow and orange filters with the M9. With the M8, yellow had little effect, and orange was very bad for sharpness. The M9 may be different, but I don't count on it. The old man from the Age of the Yellow Filter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_K Posted February 28, 2010 Share #5 Posted February 28, 2010 Just like Larry, i have uv on all my glasses, at least for protection against clumsy old me (keeping poking my fingers into the front once in a while). There are 2 types from B+W, are you considering the mutli-coated one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pophoto Posted February 28, 2010 Share #6 Posted February 28, 2010 Like some have already suggested, I too am using the B&W MRC UV filter. I've been using this and the Leica UV filter on my Leica glass, and on my DSLR glass I use Hoya UV super-HMC filter. Non of which 'I feel' I have any complaints about! I too use mine mostly for protection. Pophoto Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotomiguel Posted February 28, 2010 Share #7 Posted February 28, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Leica IR/UV and no problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaay Posted February 28, 2010 Share #8 Posted February 28, 2010 I've been interested in the 2 new B+W filters- the 007 clear protective filter and the XS-pro UV MRC filter - but neither seem available in 46mm and below!? I can't understand this - anyone know why or if there are plans to release them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted February 28, 2010 Share #9 Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) I've been interested in the 2 new B+W filters- the 007 clear protective filter and the XS-pro UV MRC filter - but neither seem available in 46mm and below!? I can't understand this - anyone know why or if there are plans to release them? You can obtain 46mm B+W filters from www.foto-huppert.de Enter the catalog numbers below into their search engine for more details. They can correspond in english. I have the 007 clear glass ones. 007 Klarglas Schutzfilter MRC vergütet 46,0 mm Digital PRO (silver) Bestell-Nr.: 346007 007 Klarglas Schutzfilter MRC vergütet 46,0 mm F-PRO Digital (black) Bestell-Nr.: 946007 007 Klarglas Schutzfilter MRC vergütet 39,0 mm F-PRO Digital (black) Bestell-Nr.: 939007 Bob. Edited February 28, 2010 by gravastar Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpsf Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted February 28, 2010 I know that for the 35mm Summitar and an M8.2 a UV/IR filter is recommended. Is the IR function needed for this lens with the M9? I'm guessing not, but want to check that out. I'm hoping the infra red light screening is done by the camera. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted February 28, 2010 Share #11 Posted February 28, 2010 I know that for the 35mm Summitar and an M8.2 a UV/IR filter is recommended. Is the IR function needed for this lens with the M9? I'm guessing not, but want to check that out. I'm hoping the infra red light screening is done by the camera. Mark You don't need UV-IR cut filters with the M9 for any lens. Using a UV/IR filter with wide angles and the M9 will cause green corners on the images. The camera sensor has an integral filter. To avoid having to remove and replace filters some people with both an M8 and M9 do leave the UV/IR filter on lenses longer than 35mm (?) without too much adverse effect. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpsf Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted February 28, 2010 Perhaps that's the only reason to get a filter for this lens...given my carelessness at times. In that case a multi-coated clear glass filter might do as well or better. Yes? Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_K Posted March 2, 2010 Share #13 Posted March 2, 2010 Instead of filter from B+W, i am now considering Heliopan digital .... double the price (as listed in both Adorama and B&H) but has a thinner rim, so it can take a little bit of advantage to the already shallow hood that comes with this lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twom4 Posted March 2, 2010 Share #14 Posted March 2, 2010 best filter is no filter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted March 2, 2010 Share #15 Posted March 2, 2010 Very careful tests will show a loss of resolution and if you have a digitized image the loss of contrast can be measured. Both losses are small and measurable. The protection may be worth it to you. I have occasions where a filter prevented total loss of a lens, but the opposite can occure where the filter glass shards damage the lens glass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanyasi Posted March 2, 2010 Share #16 Posted March 2, 2010 Very careful tests will show a loss of resolution and if you have a digitized image the loss of contrast can be measured. Both losses are small and measurable. The protection may be worth it to you. I have occasions where a filter prevented total loss of a lens, but the opposite can occure where the filter glass shards damage the lens glass. I'll take the slight loss in resolution over damage to the lens. I've walked through many backstreets only to find that the uv filter is scratched at the end of the day. For me, this comes down to pure economics. I'd rather replace a $50 or $60 filter once a year rather than a $2,000 or $3,000 lens. If I were shooting in a studio environment and commercially, that might be a different story. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielt Posted March 2, 2010 Share #17 Posted March 2, 2010 I am using Leica filters w/o problems Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 2, 2010 Share #18 Posted March 2, 2010 In my experience of the three-Heliopan, B&W and Leica, the Leica filters scratch the easiest by far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpsf Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted March 2, 2010 If the UV is not needed and protection is the key concern, why not use a multicoated clear filter? Would it also have a lower risk of distortion? mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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