Adapters and UV filters

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livelikeriley

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Hey all, I've been posting a lot lately about getting my first 35mm adapter...quick question, I.m deciding between the Brevis and Letus Extreme, but I think the answer is the same regardless of the adapter. I like to keep a UV filter on my lens at all times - just to prevent any accidents etc. - will I have to remove this to use either adapter? Or can I leave it on?

Thanks,
Mark.
 
Theoretically, you could leave it on but it's going to be a lot of weight for the ring of your UV filter to bear, particularly if you use any heavy lenses. I do not use a UV filter when I have the adapter on. I am just ultra-careful screwing it on and off and when I am done with the adapter, I put the UV back on.
 
Even when I'm supporting it on rods? I mean, I'm fine with taking it off I guess, I just wanted to be sure it wasn't going to be a focusing issue or something.

Thanks,
Mark.
 
If an adapter is attached to your camera, it doesn't sound like your camera's lens will be exposed and vulnerable.
 
Its possible top get reflections between the UV and other elements so generally i would avoid it. this was a problem some people experienced with the Redrock.

Why add glass to an interior group of lenses. If you want put one on the 35mm lens - my 2 cents.
 
Funny, I had the same question...

Does it means that if you have to use filters, then you should use 4x4 filters on a mattebox? Or like Lenilenapi said : on your 35mm lens?


so the correct configuration is something like:
cam > (optional)ext. tube > achromat > 35mm adapter > mattebox with filters

Is that right?
 
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Lenilenapi said:
Its possible top get reflections between the UV and other elements so generally i would avoid it. this was a problem some people experienced with the Redrock.

Why add glass to an interior group of lenses. If you want put one on the 35mm lens - my 2 cents.
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A lot of people (including myself) had reflection issues when we used the included UV filter on the M2 (totally unusable). Once the filter was removed, no problems. So yes, avoid a UV filter.

Your best bet is to get a mattebox (if you try to get filters that screw onto the 35mm lenses, keep in mind that a lot of these lenses have different diameters; at least with a mattebox one 4x4 filter will work with all of your lenses).
 
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