Follow up question on the SWC

[adnan]

First, thanks for all the responses to my earlier question when I was

debating an MF purchase. I found an SWC for a pretty good price

including a one year warranty and two week return, and that also aided

my decision.

 

I'll be recieving it tomorrow. This one is the earlier style with the

chrome lens. What is the filter size that goes on this? I'm looking

for a UV filter, a hood, and a 25a red filter. I know the later models

used a B60, but I can't find info on the earlier chrome ones. Also

this model does not have the T* multicoating... I've seen some places

that offer lens coating services. Is this advisable, or should I just

use the hood and forget about it?

 

Thanks again.

[dan_fromm2]

Adnan, I shoot a single-coated 38/4.5 Biogon made in 1969 that I took from an ex-RAF aerial camera. The front cell's barrel is not threaded for filters and I've never bothered to have a slip-on hood made for it.

 

My lens, which has the same glasses as yours, is pretty flare resistant. All 38/4.5 Biogons are coated. Yours shouldn't need more coatings. If I were you I'd not even bother with a hood. Just shoot and be happy.

 

Cheers,

 

Dan

[adnan]

Dan,

Excellent, thanks.

[q.g._de_bakker]

Adnan,<br><br>The C-version of the lens has a series 63 (= series VIII) filter mount. That it, the filters are not threaded, but are held in plave by a threaded retaining ring.<br>The thread is close to, but not quite the same as 67 mm filter thread. Some 67 mm threaded filters apparently fit.<br>There was a series 63/VIII lens hood for the 38 mm Biogon. It perhaps pops up on the Big Auction-site now and again?