brian_ellis3 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 I recently purchased the above lens. I now find out to my dismay that the Schneider center filter for it costs about $650 if you can believe that. I have no intention of paying that kind of money for a center filter, I'll sell the lens if necessary before doing that. But I was wondering whether anyone here successfully uses a different brand center filter with this lens and, if so, what brand is it and how much did it cost? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron_rocky Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 I'll buy it now for $800:) Well, I heard Robert White in UK 'secure' a great deal on Hoya center filters, much much less expensive than schneider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_bradley1 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 That price is crazy! Badger Graphic sells it for $295. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_briggs2 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 <p><a href="http://www.badgergraphic.com/">Badger Graphic Sales</a> sells the <a href="http://www.badgergraphic.com/search_product2.asp?x=2088"> Schneider IIIb center filter</a> for the 80 mm Super-Symmar-XL for only $295 -- much more reasonable. This is probably a grey market item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_blakeslee Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Both Badger Graphic and B&H have the filter for less than $300. The same center filter is used for four of Schneider's wide angle lenses including the wonderful 110XL Super Symmar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upscan Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Brian: Somehow you got the price wrong. The Robert White price for the Schneider Center filter 3B is 160 pounds, which is $251.00 at today´s rate. The 3B is the filter for the SS XL 80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_ellis3 Posted September 1, 2003 Author Share Posted September 1, 2003 Thanks for the responses. The $650 cost was the cost given to me by Schneider. Obviously retailers discount it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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