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Re: [OM] Re: Protective filter for 18mm f/3.5

Subject: Re: [OM] Re: Protective filter for 18mm f/3.5
From: Pauls0627@xxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 15:57:11 EDT
In a message dated 9/12/98 6:21:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Richard.Schaetzl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< > I just purchased a very nice used 18mm f/3.5 Zuiko today*, and am worried
 > about that front element bulging out unprotected.  I have seen that a
"49-72
 > step up adapter" is needed if I want a Sky-1A running interference for this
 > sweetheart. Are these available as a one shot deal, or do they have to be
 > built up with progressively bigger adapters?
 
 No, you can screw in filters with normal sized frames, without
 vignetting. >>

While I don't own one of these lenses, I thought attempting to screw on a
normal 49mm filter would scratch the protruding front element.

Paul Schings
Coventry, RI

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