UV Filter on a Zeiss With Letus at DVinfo.net

Vinny Flood · October 14th, 2008, 01:52 PM

My Zeiss lens (50mm/F1.4) finally arrived today and excuse the noobiness but I'm new to the 35mm adapter world and lenses.

I had a UV filter on my XH-A1 before and was wondering if it's a good idea to stick it on the Zeiss, or could this possibly detract from the quality the Zeiss will give me?

I suspect it won't and would be happier in the knowledge it's protected. That said, I was a little surprised at the light loss (I know it compares well to other adapters, but I've no experience of them) and my main concern is to get the best out of the Letus.

Thanks.

Bob Hart · October 14th, 2008, 11:09 PM

If you have it, you may as well use it. You need to whitebalance manually but this is best practice in any event.

There will be circumstances where intense sources of light just out of the frame may cause internal reflections but you will also get those with unprotected lenses anyway.

Another issue may emerge if you mount a mattebox and external glass filters on front. Then you may want to remove the UV filter from the lens.

Vinny Flood · October 15th, 2008, 03:23 AM

Cheers Bob, I really hope Letus are paying you for the services you provide on this forum.

I've read lots of your posts (I'm talking about other posts here) and you never fail to make the technical sound straightforward with your thorough, down-to-earth advice.

For me, you've filled a lot of the gaps that Letus should really should be filling themselves via their website. The Bob Hart User Guide should accompany the basic instructions you receive with the Letus.

Rob Collins · October 15th, 2008, 05:38 AM

Just remember that not all filters are created equally!

John Stakes · November 26th, 2008, 01:50 PM

Through all my research, it seems that the 50mm 1.4 is the best all around lens when shooting with the Letus, especially if it is your only lens, yes?

David W. Jones · November 27th, 2008, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Stakes

Through all my research, it seems that the 50mm 1.4 is the best all around lens when shooting with the Letus, especially if it is your only lens, yes?

Well John, If it's your only lens, then yes, it would be your best all around lens choice!

October 14th, 2008, 01:52 PM	#1
Vinny Flood Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 51	UV Filter on a Zeiss With Letus My Zeiss lens (50mm/F1.4) finally arrived today and excuse the noobiness but I'm new to the 35mm adapter world and lenses. I had a UV filter on my XH-A1 before and was wondering if it's a good idea to stick it on the Zeiss, or could this possibly detract from the quality the Zeiss will give me? I suspect it won't and would be happier in the knowledge it's protected. That said, I was a little surprised at the light loss (I know it compares well to other adapters, but I've no experience of them) and my main concern is to get the best out of the Letus. Thanks. __________________ The Brown Cow Project http://www.browncowproject.com

October 15th, 2008, 03:23 AM	#3
Vinny Flood Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 51	Cheers Bob, I really hope Letus are paying you for the services you provide on this forum. I've read lots of your posts (I'm talking about other posts here) and you never fail to make the technical sound straightforward with your thorough, down-to-earth advice. For me, you've filled a lot of the gaps that Letus should really should be filling themselves via their website. The Bob Hart User Guide should accompany the basic instructions you receive with the Letus. __________________ The Brown Cow Project http://www.browncowproject.com

October 14th, 2008, 11:09 PM	#2
Bob Hart Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PERTH. W.A. AUSTRALIA. Posts: 4,476	If you have it, you may as well use it. You need to whitebalance manually but this is best practice in any event. There will be circumstances where intense sources of light just out of the frame may cause internal reflections but you will also get those with unprotected lenses anyway. Another issue may emerge if you mount a mattebox and external glass filters on front. Then you may want to remove the UV filter from the lens.

October 15th, 2008, 05:38 AM	#4
Rob Collins Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 229	Just remember that not all filters are created equally!

November 26th, 2008, 01:50 PM	#5
John Stakes Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 558	Through all my research, it seems that the 50mm 1.4 is the best all around lens when shooting with the Letus, especially if it is your only lens, yes?