ND filter on top of UV filter for Noctilux?

[ophyls]

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Hi..I just got the 0.9ND filter for my noctilux0.95 which is normally clad with a UV filter(I know, I know..this is sometimes frowned upon but..). My question is whether I really need to take off my UV filter to screw on the ND filter each time I want to use it or can I just screw it on to the front of the UV filter? I read in the forum that stacking 2 3 stop filters together will increase the vignetting but will it also do so with a ND/UV combination?

 

I also notice that my B&W 103 ND filter is only single coated...should I hunt down a multicoated one instead?

 

Thanks

[Double Negative]

You can, but I wouldn't. Less filters = better.

 

I picked up a B+W #103 for dirt cheap that's single-coated, and to be honest - it hasn't been an issue in even full sunshine. Granted I didn't shoot into the sun, but...

[algrove]

Agree, try to keep as little glass between last lens element and subject. Understand your desire for the UVa filter, but best to use only one filter at a time.

 

I use UVa's too, but change them out when other filters seem necessary. Yes, it's a pain, but keep a microfiber cloth nearby.

[lars_bergquist]

Why in the world would you want to do that? Since the early 1960's with Leitz/Leica lenses, UV filters have been just for purely mechanical protection, because the lenses do not pass UV anymore.

 

So if you are nervous about that front lens – and I would be too – a ND filter will protect it just as well as a UVa filter because both are made of basically the same materials.

 

The old man from the Age of the Yellow Filter

[jev]

My honest opinion :-

 

Forget ND filters on your Noctilux and go out and get a Summarit.

 

This will be an truly amazing release from the cliched shot at F1 images and will greatly improve your visual awareness and make for better pictures.

 

 

We get that the only lens you have is Summarit, if you can't say anything relevant on the topic, don't post.

 

To the OP

Yes you need tor remove UV and put on ND filter, otherwise you will see a lot of vignetting

[masjah]

Why in the world would you want to do that? Since the early 1960's with Leitz/Leica lenses, UV filters have been just for purely mechanical protection, because the lenses do not pass UV anymore.

 

So if you are nervous about that front lens – and I would be too – a ND filter will protect it just as well as a UVa filter because both are made of basically the same materials.

 

The old man from the Age of the Yellow Filter

 

I agree entirely. I use a UV filter, but purely for mechanical protection (accepting that others have a different view of the trade-offs). There is no need to stack them - the ND filter gives equal mechanical protection.

 

This argument applies to Elmarit, Summicron, Summilux, Noctilux, whatever. Enjoy your Noctilux - anyone can see that it plays a different role to the Summarit.

[Double Negative]

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My honest opinion :-

 

Forget ND filters on your Noctilux and go out and get a Summarit.

 

This will be an truly amazing release from the cliched shot at F1 images and will greatly improve your visual awareness and make for better pictures.

 

Nice try... But no.