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Re: [OM] Wide filters - was Lenses: The Good, the Bad, and the Average

Subject: Re: [OM] Wide filters - was Lenses: The Good, the Bad, and the Average.
From: andrew fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2001 16:25:05 +1100
If you use a standard larger polariser filter, you can still use a wide
hood - one of the rubber collapsible wide angles is fine. Or, if on a
tripod, just use your hat! :)
AndrewF

>Thanks. Andrew. You know, I considered this same idea. Still, I was hoping
>that I would be able to use a hood. Perhaps, it just isn't going to work. I
>do have a quality slim 58mm polarizer. Maybe, that will work....
>-dean
>
>
>>The simplest is a 49mm step up to a much larger size (i.e.62mm) which works
>>for a standard thick polariser on the 21/3.5. I'm looking at alternatives
>>for the 21/4 and 15/4.5 Voigt. lenses I own which are much more difficult
>>(the 15mm has a built-on tulip - part of the barrel) and I notice that B+W
>>have a Universal Holder which clamps on to the outside of the lens nose
>>with three screws and then takes a step-up ring. It's made for lenses with
>>no filter threads but it should be possible to place a filter's glass right
>>on the front flange of the lens with this, if the lens has enough 'nose.'
>>Size 3 is for 37-70mm size lenses. Probably awkward to use but if it's all
>>there is...
>>I'm also considering modifying an old metal or rubber hood - cut off the
>>clamp ring and glue it to a step-up ring.
>>There's always a way. Quality slim polarisers are ridiculous prices!
>
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