redoutback Posted August 12, 2008 Share #1 Posted August 12, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I am new this forum - new to Leica. I used to use Nikon F2 for years then Kodak DCS 760 but too heavy and bulky with lots of after processing of raw. So I read the threads for D2 and decided to have one even the short falls and bought a sensor replaced one from Pop Flash. Their service was excellent!. Now my question is a filter on this beautiful lens. I ususally do not put filter on the lens but this is a beautiful one and looks susceptable to contact and marks on the glass. The size of the filter is 69mm which is hard to get one. Would it effect picture if I put 69 to 67 adjustment ring and fit 67mm filter on it? If anyone fit a filter on D2, please share your opinion. Thanks, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Hi redoutback, Take a look here Digilux 2 69mm filter - do you have a filter on your D2?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wstotler Posted August 12, 2008 Share #2 Posted August 12, 2008 Would it effect picture if I put 69 to 67 adjustment ring and fit 67mm filter on it? If anyone fit a filter on D2, please share your opinion. Welcome to the forum! I bought a Leica UVa filter for my Digilux 2--always kept it on the lens. I think your instinct to get a filter is dead on. Heliopan filters for the Digilux 2 are available here: "List $199 Sale $99 Heliopan Super 69ES UVa SH-PMC Filter" -- Leica Filter Sales -- just a quick search. (B&H didn't have them in stock.) I've seen 69mm to 67mm step-downs for the Digilux 2 from multiple sellers but haven't used one personally. Hoping somebody else can comment on that from experience. Thanks and enjoy your Digilux 2! I loved mine. Will Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted August 13, 2008 Share #3 Posted August 13, 2008 I have the 69mm to 67mm step-down adapter on my Digilux 2 and use 67mm filters exclusively. There is no vignetting and because the 67mm filter/adapter combination is smaller than the original, the Digilux 2 lens shade still fits. I highly recommend it, the 69mm diameter is not particularly common...... Best, Jan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugby Posted August 13, 2008 Share #4 Posted August 13, 2008 After 30 years of placing UV filter's on my lenses, I decided to approach the issue differently today. I figure if Leica wanted us to place a 50c piece of 2mm "optically questionable glass" in front of their scientifically crafted $1000 Summicron lens, then they would have designed it into the lens .... In 3 years of D2 usage with the D2 lens hood in place 99% of the time I have only had 1 finger print on the front element, which cleaned off easily. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krabat Posted August 13, 2008 Share #5 Posted August 13, 2008 I also use the 69 mm UV filter from Leica. Well, in critical situations, when shooting against bright lights, additional spots may occur. On the other hand, the filter provides protection (e.g., if I am on the sea shore, where sand particles are flying), and I have the impression that the UV filter reduces blue light when I am using a flash. Regards, Peter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlancasterd Posted August 13, 2008 Share #6 Posted August 13, 2008 Ffordes (https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm) still list new 69mm UV filters for the Digilux-2. Look under 'New Equipment: Digital Cameras: Leica Accessories'. The price is £1 per millimetre, plus postage! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Edwards Posted August 13, 2008 Share #7 Posted August 13, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) ...fwiw, leica's tech dept. once told me no filters are recommended for the d2...of course that has not prevented leica from marketing a uv filter and a 69mm to 77mm adaptor, both of which are currently being marketed by bh photo... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calshot Posted August 13, 2008 Share #8 Posted August 13, 2008 Except when using the Elpro close up lens I have the filter on my lens all the time.Provides protection from my grubby little fingers etc. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted August 13, 2008 Share #9 Posted August 13, 2008 Ed - Welcome to the Forum. If the D2's lens hood was part of the kit you bought you might not neesd the filter. The hood projects quite far in front of the front lens element, thereby making it much less likely to have anything contact the front element as long as the hood is in place. Of course, the hood does add to the size of the package, and you can not have it in place when using the flash straight on without casting a partial shadow, but it is a workable solution -- One that I've used for 4 1/2 years. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krabat Posted August 13, 2008 Share #10 Posted August 13, 2008 Yes, I am also using the lens hood frequently - additionally to the UV filter. However, the lens hood is not so useful when I use the polarisation filter, because in this case it is not so easy to rotate the pol filter. Regards, Peter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chouhsin Posted August 13, 2008 Share #11 Posted August 13, 2008 Other then the much mentioned 69mm UV filter, there's also a 69mm circular polarisation filter by Heliopan. Not to be kept on the D2 all the time, but sure is useful when there's reflections... Hsin Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whorg Posted August 13, 2008 Share #12 Posted August 13, 2008 UV, circular polarizer, 8X ND . . . all Leica, all in 69mm. The UV stays on most of the time (small children with exploratory fingers) - - but the polarizer and ND have their place. Never stacked these while on camera, excellent results with all. jk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jimmy pro Posted August 13, 2008 Share #13 Posted August 13, 2008 ...fwiw, leica's tech dept. once told me no filters are recommended for the d2...of course that has not prevented leica from marketing a uv filter and a 69mm to 77mm adaptor, ...or of makeing the M8 actually requier filters Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 13, 2008 Share #14 Posted August 13, 2008 Both Heliopan and B&W supply all types of filter in 69 mm.Heliopan even from stock in the more common filters, others and B&W will take a few weeks. I can recommend the Heliopan "protective "filter, which I use myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted August 13, 2008 Share #15 Posted August 13, 2008 My D2 'goes commando' unless I'm shooting close-ups with the Elpro-d. No problems so far (touch wood). Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merg51 Posted August 13, 2008 Share #16 Posted August 13, 2008 I'm new to the forum as well. I have a D2 with the 77mm adapter, which I'm happy with. At the point of decision I already had a number of 77mm filters: UV, polarizer, ND's, purchased for Canon lenses, I made a decision based upon convenience, and haven't experienced any downsides. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted August 14, 2008 Share #17 Posted August 14, 2008 I tend to use the Leica 69mm UV filter permanently attached and usually with the hood, too. But there is one circumstance at least when the hood creates a problem and that is if you use the flash. I have had a number of shots ruined by the shadow of the hood encroaching into the lower edge of the shot. I almost always use a lenshood on all my lenses, but this is one instance where it must be removed. Then, of course, the protection of a filter is even more important. I love my D2, I wish you well of yours. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted August 14, 2008 Share #18 Posted August 14, 2008 My hood resides on the camera permanently except when the Elpro-D is fitted. I, too, keep a Leica UVa filter in place. Regarding flash, which I use rarely; I find the bounce flash setting brilliant indoors and, of course, the hood does not get in the way. Bounce flash is great for capturing impromptu moments although I do adjust the EV setting to make up for light lost due to scatter effect. The adjustment varies according to the nature of the room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redoutback Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share #19 Posted August 15, 2008 Thanks Guys! I decided to have a 69-67mm convert and put my 67mm canon filter for protection as I will carry it everyday:D . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhsimmonds Posted August 15, 2008 Share #20 Posted August 15, 2008 I always have a 69mm filter on my LC1 (D2). It provides protection against scratches as well as filter out haze. the only time it comes off is when the close up 69mm Elpro lens is being used. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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