CV 35mm F1.2 Nokton Filter

[gmaurizio]

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Hi all!

I am using a B+W 52mm UV/IR filter with my CV 35mm F1.2. The problem is that, with that filter, I can not use the hood. Does someone know which filter brand should I use to be able to insert the hood?

Thanks for your help.

[ArtZ]

Hi all!

I am using a B+W 52mm UV/IR filter with my CV 35mm F1.2. The problem is that, with that filter, I can not use the hood. Does someone know which filter brand should I use to be able to insert the hood?

Thanks for your help.

 

I use a Nikon 52mm model LC-52 lens cap. (but I have scratched the Nikon logo on it!).

[gmaurizio]

Thanks Manuel, but my problem is which filter (UV/IR) will allow me to inset the hood... I can use the cap provided with the B+W filter, but no hood! And the hood keeps reflections away, specially in theater shots.

[ArtZ]

Thanks Manuel, but my problem is which filter (UV/IR) will allow me to inset the hood... I can use the cap provided with the B+W filter, but no hood! And the hood keeps reflections away, specially in theater shots.

 

Oups! I bought the Vented Hood LH-3. I haven't tried with the original cap. Wait a minute...

[ArtZ]

My B+W UV/IR Silver cut 52mm #486 works fine with both hoods (normal and vented). Just tested.

 

Cheers

 

Added:

 

In fact, you need the Nikon lens cap only when you use the vented hood LH-3

[stunsworth]

If the filter has a hood then it's probably one on the B+W slimline ones. These are wider than the standard filters, hence why the lens hood won't fit over it. Exchange the filter for a non-slim one and you should be ok.

 

I had exactly the same problem with my 24mm Elmarit.

[gmaurizio]

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If the filter has a hood then it's probably one on the B+W slimline ones. These are wider than the standard filters, hence why the filter won't fit over it. Exchange the filter for a non-slim one and you should be ok.

 

I had exactly the same problem with my 24mm Elmarit.

 

Steve, you are absolutely right! Thanks...

[gmaurizio]

My B+W UV/IR Silver cut 52mm #486 works fine with both hoods (normal and vented). Just tested.

 

Cheers

 

Added:

 

In fact, you need the Nikon lens cap only when you use the vented hood LH-3

 

Thanks Manuel, Steve just hit the answer. I have the slim filter and it is larger than the barrel, therefore I can not clip the Hood. The regular (non-slim) version should do the trick.

[ArtZ]

If the filter has a hood then it's probably one on the B+W slimline ones. These are wider than the standard filters, hence why the filter won't fit over it. Exchange the filter for a non-slim one and you should be ok.

 

I had exactly the same problem with my 24mm Elmarit.

 

My filter is a normal one. No problem. Here is the B+W reference (as written in the box)

 

52 DIGI. PRO UV/IR-CUT CHROM 486 19758

[jeffwros]

Does the lack of lens coding on the 35mm f/1.2 effect the performance on the M8 or create any issues with the images with the B+W filter?

[dseelig]

B &w makes several diff 52 uv ir filters at least one has a front screw in that you can use the voigt hood on call popflash they will be able to help David

[bradreiman]

Does the lack of lens coding on the 35mm f/1.2 effect the performance on the M8 or create any issues with the images with the B+W filter?

 

i use this lens uncoded with ir filter and have really nice results. of course my 35/1.2 is not "working properly" at the moment, the lens barrell has alot of play and front-focusses drastically so i have to have it serviced...b

[cliffordjim]

Yes Manuel you are right... the lens is awesome... I use it with the B+W filter (non-slimline) and I have been shooting it mostly at 1.2 and couldn't be happier... I am a Noctilux addict but the M8 crop factor has relegated that lens almost strictly to portrait duty. The Nokton 35 1.2 is poetry in motion... here are 3 examples from a wedding 2 days ago... the last one is with flash... yup flash at 1.2 (thanks to Jamie for his advice on this)

 

During the reception I slapped a Nikon SB25 flash on the M8 and set it on Manual at 1/64 power (the lowest setting possible) with the diffuser in place and the flash head straight up with built in flashcard in the up position... it works better than I had hoped ... and so subtle it's hard to tell there is a flash at all when it fires... helps with shadows on faces when it is really dark... I think the batteries will last for 5 years at this power setting!!