Chistoso Posted January 10, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 10, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Japan Exposures Web Shop offers some elegant answers to the questions sometimes raised here concerning the use of circular polarizers on Leica lenses: japan exposures | films and more (formerly Megaperls Japan Webshop) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Hi Chistoso, Take a look here Circular Polarizers on Leica Lenses. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jaapv Posted January 10, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 10, 2011 :confused:I don't see what these classic lens hoods have to do with polfilters??? They are lenshoods, and the slits in the side are to minimize viewfinder intrusion. Any filter mounts between the lens and the hood, and does not overlap the slits, so you will not be able to look through them. That is done by using slotted step-up rings; Leicagoodies sells them. I can see how the images on the Megapearls site can cause the confusion, though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chistoso Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted January 11, 2011 Sponsoring Member jaapv says, "I don't see what these classic lens hoods have to do with polfilters??? They are lenshoods, and the slits in the side are to minimize viewfinder intrusion. Any filter mounts between the lens and the hood, and does not overlap the slits, so you will not be able to look through them." That misunderstanding may apply to some other lens hoods but not these. For example, I have used both a 58mm and a 62 mm circular polarizer with my Smart Metal Lens Hood M46, and the filter does not mount between the lens and the hood but within either part of the two-part hood so that I can see the polarizing effect through the slits. Perhaps a careful reading of the description that accompanies each of the five Smart Metal Lens Hoods on the page referenced will help clear up the misunderstanding. I have no connection to japan exposures other than as a satisfied customer. I was just trying to be helpful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted January 11, 2011 Share #4 Posted January 11, 2011 Why would you use a cir pol on a M Leica? The swing out M is perfect and it is a linear, not circ one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted January 11, 2011 Share #5 Posted January 11, 2011 We were through this circular/linear business just a few days ago. I think the matter was pretty well concluded. And yes, I agree with Jaap that I can't find anything about that question at the linked site. The linear old man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 11, 2011 Share #6 Posted January 11, 2011 Sponsoring Member jaapv says, "I don't see what these classic lens hoods have to do with polfilters??? They are lenshoods, and the slits in the side are to minimize viewfinder intrusion. Any filter mounts between the lens and the hood, and does not overlap the slits, so you will not be able to look through them." That misunderstanding may apply to some other lens hoods but not these. For example, I have used both a 58mm and a 62 mm circular polarizer with my Smart Metal Lens Hood M46, and the filter does not mount between the lens and the hood but within either part of the two-part hood so that I can see the polarizing effect through the slits. Perhaps a careful reading of the description that accompanies each of the five Smart Metal Lens Hoods on the page referenced will help clear up the misunderstanding. I have no connection to japan exposures other than as a satisfied customer. I was just trying to be helpful. I see; a step-up ring with a hood screwed into the front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted January 16, 2011 Share #7 Posted January 16, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) :confused:I don't see what these classic lens hoods have to do with polfilters??? They are lenshoods, and the slits in the side are to minimize viewfinder intrusion. Any filter mounts between the lens and the hood, and does not overlap the slits, so you will not be able to look through them. That is done by using slotted step-up rings; Leicagoodies sells them. I can see how the images on the Megapearls site can cause the confusion, though Had both leicas and this one you have pictured, and this one is the cats bottom. Very good and easy to use and you can get every step up ring you will ever need to use on all your leica lenses. Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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