Issues with chrome mount UV/IR filters?

[MindsEye]

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I have a vague recollection that some folks had issues using chrome mount UV/IR filters. Reflections causing flare related problems perhaps? Anyone?

 

I'm only asking because I just received a B+W UV/IR filter E43 for my Zeiss 35 ZM which was supposed to be in the black mount but arrived in the chrome mount (designation "Digi Pro") I don't want to break the seal on the box if I'm going to return it.

 

If it is only cosmetic then I'll consider keeping it since it could be a pain to return it.

 

Thanks!

[Julius Bjornsson]

I have two chrome/silver Leica filters, one for a CV 35 mm and the other on the 90 mm Elmarit - M. , and I have not seen any reflections or anomalies that I can trace to the filters. But this is only my subjective experience, no scientific or systematic testing so far. I do not think Leica would be producing these filters if there was a danger of reflections or any problems like this. Now the BW filter might be otherwise, but that I cannot say anything about.

 

JKB

[woodyspedden]

I have two chrome/silver Leica filters, one for a CV 35 mm and the other on the 90 mm Elmarit - M. , and I have not seen any reflections or anomalies that I can trace to the filters. But this is only my subjective experience, no scientific or systematic testing so far. I do not think Leica would be producing these filters if there was a danger of reflections or any problems like this. Now the BW filter might be otherwise, but that I cannot say anything about.

 

JKB

 

I am a collec†or of chrome/silver lenses and thvVus the silver filters. I have had no (repeat no!) issues with reflections of my knowldede. YMMV

 

Woody Spedden

[Baxter]

You will have no problem with getting this filter onto the lens. Leica use a smaller pitch for the 43mm thread than Zeiss and B+W. This is irrespective of whether silver or black finish. I have a 43mm Leica filter on the Zeiss ZM f2 50mm lens. I've had to jam it on after 1/2 turn or so - this isn't as bad as it seems...! No problems in 4 months, has come off just once.

 

My filters are in silver and have had no issues with reflection.

[MindsEye]

I am a collec†or of chrome/silver lenses and thvVus the silver filters. I have had no (repeat no!) issues with reflections of my knowldede. YMMV

 

Woody Spedden

My filters are in silver and have had no issues with reflection

 

Guess I won't worry but it would be interesting at some point to do a comparison of black vs chrome since the inside of the chrome filter mounts are definitely reflective and that shiny surface is only a few mm from the front element. Physics would kind of dictate that some light would be reflected and bounce into the lens. No offense to Leica but I wouldn't necessarily take it for granted that they've tested it. Interestingly my B+W 486 mount is blackened below the glass but still chrome above/in front of the glass. If you read B+Ws description they make their "Digi Pro" line of filters to cosmetically match chrome P&S cameras. I wonder how many P&S users buy UV/IR filters? Of course if you're using a hood reflections off the mount shouldn't be an issue but without..??

 

Thank you all for your feedback. Appreciate it.

 

Joel