wilfredo Posted January 30, 2007 Share #1  Posted January 30, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) After purchasing the M8 I tried it with my three M mount lenses: 35mm Summicron ASPH, 50mm Konica Hexanon, and 90mm Elmarit. Up until now I hadn't given the 50mm Hexanon much of a try. I found that it did not lock into place like the other two and I was afraid to force it. I never encountered this problem with my film M's. Well, tonight I mustered up the courage to turn it a bit further and eureka, it locked into place just fine. I took the picture below of the light above my bed with the lens wide open at f/2. Tomorrow, I will go out and do some shooting with it. Short of a Summilux ASPH, I really like the lens and prefer it over the older version 50mm Summicron. If I replace it, it will probably be for a Summilux, but until then, does anyone have any idea where I can order an IRUV filter for this lens which is 40.5mm wide?  Thanks, Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/14832-50mm-hexanon-and-m8/?do=findComment&comment=156624'>More sharing options...
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knipse_olivia Posted January 30, 2007 Share #2 Â Posted January 30, 2007 you and youre m8 in bed. interested, what else followed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share #3  Posted January 30, 2007 Nothing too heavy... My M7 is also on the bed  Wilfredo+ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share #4  Posted January 30, 2007 B&H has this filter for sale, would it be the correct filter to correct the magenta problem? I'm waiting for the two free filters from Leica for my Summicron and Elmarit.  Thanks, Wilfredo+  B+W 40.5 mm 489 Infrared Glass Filter  Mfr# 65018774 • B&H# BW48940.5 Our Price: $ 59.95   Shipping Cost: Availability: Special Order  Important Notice! This is a special order item and is non-cancelable or returnable. Est. arrival at B&H 6-10 weeks (subject to availability). You will be charged upon placing your order  This B&W 40.5 mm Infrared Blocking Glass Filter must not be confused with heat-resisting protection filters for projectors or spotlights. Instead, it is intended for use as protection for IR-sensitive CCD sensors or in the light path of illumination devices with low thermal characteristics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted January 30, 2007 Share #5  Posted January 30, 2007 actually i use Konica Hexanon AR bayonet mount lenses on my 4/3 for those that are interested you can access these lenses very cheaply the 40mm/1.8 and the 135mm/3.2 are claimed by some to be among the sharpest lenses ever certainly the 40mm is tiny in comparison to other 4/3 glass  edit to add: lovely tones Wilfredo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share #6 Â Posted January 30, 2007 I'm still wondering if the B+W 40.5 mm 489 Infrared Glass Filter is the correct filter to correct the magenta problem? Â Thanks, Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted January 30, 2007 Share #7 Â Posted January 30, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) The 486 is the usual choice, not the 489. There are rumours that Leica will be using Hoya filters, however, but this hasn't been substantiated yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share #8 Â Posted January 30, 2007 I don't see a 486 B+W filter listed with B&H, any idea where to purchase one of these??? I'd be disappointed if the two free filters from Leica turn out to be Hoya filters, not quite the same quality as B+W. Â Thanks, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted January 30, 2007 Share #9 Â Posted January 30, 2007 There are some on some listed on Ebay by a German shop: Â eBay: B+W Digital UV/IR Cut Sperrfilter 486 40,5mm 40,5 mm (item 7600910629 end time Feb-09-07 06:57:25 PST) Â Â I haven't bought from this shop in particular, but my filters came from a German Ebay listing and arrived in less than a week from ordering. Â Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share #10 Â Posted January 31, 2007 Thanks Robert, I'll give this a shot. :-) Â Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted January 31, 2007 Share #11 Â Posted January 31, 2007 The regular Hoya filters are not the same quality, but if Leica gets Hoya filters done, I am sure that they will be at least as good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share #12 Â Posted January 31, 2007 Carsten, Â Are you saying that Hoya will make them to Leica specifications? I'm wondering if anyone else has heard of this rumor? Â Cheers, Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted January 31, 2007 Share #13 Â Posted January 31, 2007 just to add to the weirdness Hoya is Tamron and Hoya/Pentax are soon to be wed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted January 31, 2007 Share #14 Â Posted January 31, 2007 Even weirder: as soon as Hoya bought (supposedly merged, but Hoya is much bigger), they announced that they would sell again... Â The rumour that Hoya would make the filters came from Jaap, but he hasn't yet fessed up where he heard it In either case, regardless of where the filters come from, they will be made to Leica spec and not likely be an off-the-shelf item. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share #15 Â Posted January 31, 2007 The filters will start arriving in the next couple of weeks (I hope). We will know then if we've gotten something of quality. Leica's reputation has already been tarnished, I can't imagine that they would sacrifice quality at this stage. Â Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted January 31, 2007 Share #16 Â Posted January 31, 2007 There are some on some listed on Ebay by a German shop:Â eBay: B+W Digital UV/IR Cut Sperrfilter 486 40,5mm 40,5 mm (item 7600910629 end time Feb-09-07 06:57:25 PST) Â Â I haven't bought from this shop in particular, but my filters came from a German Ebay listing and arrived in less than a week from ordering. Â Robert I've purchased several 486 filters from these people via eBay. The only problem I had was they seem to want you to pay cash by registered post or by bank transfer. Once they receive your funds they ship very fast indeed. On their ebay page it says PayPal is accepted but when I tried this the PayPal system said they hadn't supplied sufficient information to complete the transaction. Immediately after buying the items I received an email in german asking me to use their automated payment system which generates a reference number you must include with your payment. Â I think the system is geared to European Community buyers where the receiver of funds pays no bank charges. I suspect if you contact them to use PayPal they may ask you to pay the fees. Â Their advantage is they seem to have a large number of 486 filters available in many sizes. Â Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share #17 Â Posted January 31, 2007 Bob, Â I contacted them regarding shipping charges and added these to the payment. They said nothing about special payment arrangements when they responded, and I used PayPal. I got the usual PayPal payment receipt after I paid, so I am assuming all went through. If they accepted my payment, I can't imagine that they would then ask me to add extra for using PayPal??? Â Wilfredo+ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted February 1, 2007 Share #18  Posted February 1, 2007 Bob, I contacted them regarding shipping charges and added these to the payment. They said nothing about special payment arrangements when they responded, and I used PayPal. I got the usual PayPal payment receipt after I paid, so I am assuming all went through. If they accepted my payment, I can't imagine that they would then ask me to add extra for using PayPal???  Wilfredo+ That's interesting to know. Here's a machine translation of parts of the email I received from Oege-Energy immediately after purchase. My first reaction was it's a scam, which was then dispelled after careful investigation. I paid by bank transfer.  Quote: ".......... In order to complete the purchase as fast as possible and problem-free, we ask to go you on following Web Site. Here you receive our bank data and can their again with eBay indicated address see and possibly correct. Beyond that you receive an individual reference number, which you indicate please for the transfer. Only like that it is ensured that the payment it is duly assigned and the dispatch can take place immediately...............................Please you go you only on the following web page as soon as all confirmations of your auctions from us receiving. There you find also our bank account. H I E R K L I C K E N!! "  Since you've paid you should receive the filters quickly. I think mine took 2 days to arrive in the UK after they received payment, which was excellent service!  Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share #19  Posted February 1, 2007 I managed to take some 50mm Hexanon shots today which can be viewed here: http://www.leica-camera-user.com/people/15224-man-cross.html   Bob,  Thanks for sharing that. I'll keep you all posted. I'll keep my fingers crossed.  Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted February 1, 2007 Share #20 Â Posted February 1, 2007 As I've posted before, I have several of the "Leica" filters from Leica and they are 486s made by B+W/Schneider. They aren't theoretical filters <G>, I have them in front of me. Â Wilfredo, Â One way to go would be to buy a 40.5 to 39 stepdown ring and use the 39 mm filters. I doubt there would be any vignetting. Â Cheers, Â Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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