34mm filter problems

[EcoLeica]

Hey all, I have a Summar which has 34mm filter thread. Im having a real hard time tracking down filters in NZ for it. I really want a red filter so i can do some infra red photography but this has proved to be even more of a challenge. What online shop would you all suggest could help me. M other idea was to find a step-up adapter but 34mm thread seems to be very uncommon

Cheers

[rover]

I think you can use E34 screw in filters, or A36 push on filters. There also is a hood filter attachment thingy, I forget the product code, which I think may be useful. This is getting deep into Leica accessory minutia though.

[dll927]

Just as curiosity, does anyone know when they settled on the 39mm mount? That's what all three lenses for my M4-2 take.

For those who claim that filters degrade image quality, can you therefore answer WHY does Leitz make such items, given the quality of their lenses? I belong to the school that says a filter costs much less to replace than a (Leitz) lens, so I have a Leitz-made filter on each of the three lenses.

[ChrisN]

How about a Series VI filter adapter? The Series VI adapters and filters are still readily available on ebay.

[rover]

Just as curiosity, does anyone know when they settled on the 39mm mount? That's what all three lenses for my M4-2 take.

Just off the top of my head I don't know of any lenses prior to the 50 Summicron which have a 39mm filter ring. What about the 35 Summaron? If this is correct, the answer may be 1953.

How about a Series VI filter adapter? The Series VI adapters and filters are still readily available on ebay.

True, a Series VI retainer with 36mm push on ring ( I forget the US empirical measurement).

[venchka]

34mm to Series VI rings are out there. I have 2 or 3 for my Canon 35mm/2.8 lens plus a Canon Series VI hood. Works like a charm.

[laptoprob]

The SOOGZ ring will clip on a 34mm filter ring. Then you can use 39mm filters and the Summicron hood 12585. Should work great!

[jkelly]

You can buy a 34mm from Hoya that will fit your Summar. I have a Hoya UV filter on my Summar. They sell on Ebay or you can go to them directly.

[John Shriver]

Used Leica A36 filters are much easier to find than 34mm filters from Leica or anyone else. Work fine on the Summar.

Even B+W only make "clear" and ND in 34mm. Nothing shows up in the Black and White category at B&H in 34mm.

[Graybeard]

Try the Filter Connection at www.2filter.com .

They have several 34 mm step up rings listed as well as a Bower 34mm UV filter.