Newbie qu on filters

[colonel]

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Hi,

 

Just bought a new Leica lens and waiting for a reasonably priced M8.

I have been offered an M8.2, but think i want to save the money and wait for the M8.. (might be able to get one this week).

 

Looking to buy a UV/IR filter now

 

The question is, does the M8.2 need an IR filter in the same way as the M8 ?

Will a B+W filter be as good as a Leica filter ?

 

If I upgrade to an M9 (or M9.2/M10 !!!) in the future can the filter still be used to protect the lens or does the IR filter effect the quality on an M9 ?

 

Sorry abotu the questions on such a low cost item as compared to the lens and camera.

I just like to know all the facts

[luigi bertolotti]

- M8.2 is exactly like M8 in terms of need of UVIR filters.

- There have been many comments and opinions on B+W filters vs. Leica filters (that, I seem, are indeed manufactured by Hoya): in general, there is the tendence to prefer the originals, also because for some B+W there is some minor issue regarding the mount' shape which gives problems of compatibility with some hoods.

- Is NOT recommended to use UVIR filters on M9... better to use a std. UV or a ND1x for lens protection.

[colonel]

- M8.2 is exactly like M8 in terms of need of UVIR filters.

- There have been many comments and opinions on B+W filters vs. Leica filters (that, I seem, are indeed manufactured by Hoya): in general, there is the tendence to prefer the originals, also because for some B+W there is some minor issue regarding the mount' shape which gives problems of compatibility with some hoods.

- Is NOT recommended to use UVIR filters on M9... better to use a std. UV or a ND1x for lens protection.

 

ok thanks

so bad news all round. buy the expensive leica filter and then don't use it when you upgrade

oh well, has to be done.. thanks again

[andybarton]

Sell the filter if/when you upgrade to an M9

[Erik Gunst Lund]

Yes M8 is best with UVIR filters.

However filters on digital cameras should be avoided, you very easily get flare since the sensor is shiny, not matte like film. The light can bounce back and forth between the filter and sensor, short version;)

So remove the UVIR filter if you get into problems shooting into the light.

The new big expensive tele lenses 400/2.8 500/4.0 for DSLR usually came with a built in flat protection filter they now have a curved protection filter, for the same reason.

[Cyril Jayant]

Yes M8 is best with UVIR filters.

However filters on digital cameras should be avoided, you very easily get flare since the sensor is shiny, not matte like film. The light can bounce back and forth between the filter and sensor, short version;)

So remove the UVIR filter if you get into problems shooting into the light.

The new big expensive tele lenses 400/2.8 500/4.0 for DSLR usually came with a built in flat protection filter they now have a curved protection filter, for the same reason.

 

When you use filters can you just shoot without any setting on the camera to componsate, and is there auto configaration to recognize the use of the filters?

Specially if you are using un-coded lens with mounted filters. i am a bit comfused about the issues of the filters. I have seen lot of odd colour frings and horrible effects on many of my photos which I eleminated spending long hours on Photoshop Etc. i am a B&W enthuseiste and my monocrome dosent need Leicachorme perfection.

[jaapv]

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Wideangle lenses must be coded and the camera set to UV/IR to compensate for color shift in the corners. From 35 mm upwards there is no need for that. Exposure is not a problem, the filters do not take visible light and anyway the camera measures ttl.