lens filter size?

[eric_dolphy]

<p>hi--what is the filter size for the lens pictured<P>

 

http://www.matthewdurrphotography.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/dsc_11231.jpg

 

<p>thanks</p><P>

 

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[BrianS1664879711]

You can always use a ruler. Metric

[lex_jenkins]

<p>Looks like a <a href="http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/105mmnikkor/105mm18.htm">Nikkor 105mm f/1.8 AI-S</a>, with the "hog nose" or "crab claw" AI adapter removed. Probably 62mm filter size. Or you could <a href="http://matthewdurrphotography.com/">ask the fellow whose website hosts that photo</a>.</p>

[Hector Javkin]

<p>Eric, Lex is being a bit subtle here, especially since this is your first day on photo.net. In an effort to protect teh work of photographers, you are only allowed to post your own photos here. If you need to show a photo from a web site, just link to it.</p>

[James G. Dainis]

The Nikon Micro-Nikkor 105mm 1:1.8 AI-s does indeed use a 62mm filter thread.

[jcuknz]

<p>It seems that James has answered your query so for general knowledge and options with other lens you may buy there is the solution to measure the outer diameter of the lens mount and buy a filter/close-up lens with the same outer diameter and tape it in place. But of course it is much better to use the proper filter and be able to screw it into place and remove etc.<br>

One point to remember is that aluminium and plastic mounted filters have a tendency to stick whereas more expensive metal one are less likely to.<br>

Personally I tighten gently to 'stop' and then wind back quarter to half a turn ... but if you are using a polarising filter which have a front ring holdding the filter and that needs to be rotated for best effect for each photo/location you need the base of the filter to be secure on the lens.<br>

Hope this is useful info for you :-)</p>

[mark_pierlot]

<p>Eric, you're <em>Out to Lunch!</em></p>

<p>Seriously, it's great to see another lover of jazz here on photo.net. Welcome!</p>

[eric_dolphy]

<p><em> a <a href="http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/105mmnikkor/105mm18.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nikkor 105mm f/1.8 AI-S</a>, with the "hog nose" or "crab claw" AI adapter removed.<br /></em><br>

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what is the <em>"hog nose" or "crab claw" </em>mentioned above ??</p>

<p>thanks</p>

[lex_jenkins]

<p>Those are informal descriptions of variations of the old meter coupling prongs on the manual focus Nikkors. These were needed with the original metering prisms on the Nikon F, and some Nikkormats and the Nikomat: http://nikon.com/about/feelnikon/recollections/r28_e/img/pic_11.jpg<br>

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The "hog nose" had the holes and resembled a hog snout. Scroll down a bit on William Sampson's page and you'll see four variations of the meter coupling prongs: http://www.aimodification.com/</p>