Correct filter size for Leica 35mm Elmarit-R V2

[MichaelPremo]

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Does anyone knows the correct filter size for a Leica 35mm Elmarit-R lens V2. According to the Leica Wiki it's a Series 7, based on the serial number (#2787xxx see below) and the two metal prongs on the outer lens rim. But the Series 7 filter retaining ring doesn't fit (second picture). It's slightly too big. A series 6 retaining ring also doesn't fit (first pic). It's too small.

The outer circumference of the lens seems to be about exactly the same as a Series 7 filter. So, it can't "drop in." And Series 6 are way too small.

What am I missing? Are filter's held by a hood? I think that's the case with the series 6 version of 50mm Summicron. But it still accepts a retaining ring, I think.  ... If so what size are the filters?

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[a.noctilux]

Welcome here Michael,

You need 12509 hood to retain Serie VII filter with your Elmarit-R 35mm.

https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/12509

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[MichaelPremo]

Thank you.

The accessory guide at that link also explains the dial on the 12509 hood is for adjusting a circular polarizer. I was wondering what that dial is for. Thank you. 

This lens does have threads. Do you know what size threaded filters this lens accepts? 

 

Edited April 21, 2022 by MichaelPremo

[a.noctilux]

I don't have this lens.

I bet ( after searching in my documents) that the thread size could be 48mmx0.75mm to be verified with your lens.

As side note, I have the Elmarit-R 2.8/28mm which uses the same hood 12509, and as E48 filters are not easy to find, I screwed on the 28mm lens

adapter E48 to E49 to use more available E49 filters that I have.

 

Second side note, I can use some E49 filters as drop-in retained by the hood 12509.

[Ornello]

E48 or Series 7 held in by hood.

[davidmknoble]

I used B+W 48mm filter I bought in 2021 for the Leica R elmarit 28mm (version 1).

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/11986-REG/B_W_66023186_48mm_UV_Haze_010.html

 

[bherman01545]

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On 4/20/2022 at 10:00 PM, MichaelPremo said:

Thank you.

The accessory guide at that link also explains the dial on the 12509 hood is for adjusting a circular polarizer. I was wondering what that dial is for. Thank you. 

This lens does have threads. Do you know what size threaded filters this lens accepts? 

 

A E48 or a 48mm filter fits. I purchased one and confirmed that yesterday