Summilux 35 1.4 filter suggestions

[PalmerCole]

I've recently purchased a Summilux 35 that requires the 12504 hood. I'd like to keep a filter on the lens for protection and some b&w contrast work. I've done some research and know that I need a series VII filter for the traditional setup, but I know there are other options as I've seen people using square hoods and adapter rings. Do you guys have any suggestions? Should I shell out the money for the original hood and filters or is there a cheaper solution? That being said I really like the idea of an adapter allowing me to use more commonly available filter sizes. Any help would really be appreciated, especially with links and actual model numbers so I don't end up purchasing the wrong thing.

Also, I'm sure this has been answered before, but I had trouble finding it when I searched. Thanks ahead of time, this board has been amazing in helping me decide on my Leica purchases!

[Nikon Bob]

For the pre asph 35 Lux I just took a normal threaded filter, forgot the actual size, and sanded the thickness down on the thread side. Then just pop it in the hood like you would a series filter.

Bob

[thomasw_]

The pre-asph lux works well with a 12526 hood; there are two adaptations with it that I have tried. The first is to use a e39 filter and then glue a 1.5" rubber o-ring at 12-3-6-9 o'clock to hold in the filter. This first method affords the use of differing filters; though you need to be sure no part of the o-ring touches the filter glass and that the filter is positioned dead centre or you will experience vignetting. The second method is to permanently dedicate the 12526 hood to one filter: to do this carefully remove a size e46 filter from its metal rim and simply glue it to the front-side of the inner rim of the 12526 hood. it works well but is less versatile. I like the first method myself even I find I have to be careful with the centering of o-ring and filter. In either case, you will find the 12526 hood to be better at reducing flare compared to the original hood, especially if you use a filter in it!

hope this helps you, I am not trying to push my preference on you. best thomasw

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[PalmerCole]

Thanks for the info guys, I think I may just bite the bullet and get the traditional filter hood combo, though the modded fix does sound interesting, I'm sure to screw it up somehow, I can barely cut a straight line with scissors, ha

[Travis L.]

If you can't get your hands on a series VII UV most 49mm filters will fit and allow the hood to screw most of the way together. I did this for years.

[Nikon Bob]

Originally Posted by Travis L.

If you can't get your hands on a series VII UV most 49mm filters will fit and allow the hood to screw most of the way together. I did this for years.

Yea, the 49mm size is the one I have modified and used. There might be some ultra slim 49mm filters out now that don't need to be modified.

Bob

[maddoc]

E48 filters (the size used with the Super-Angulon-M 2/3.4) can be used without any modification in the 12504 hood. The cheapest alternative might be finding a (Chinese) knock-off of the 12504 on ebay.

[Phil_F_NM]

If you can't slip a 49mm in the 12504 the normal way, try flipping it over so you're shooting through it "backwards." I've had this work but it's dependent upon the manufacturer and how deep they make their threads.

Phil Forrest