on 6/15/04 3:07 AM, Edu at edu@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > Hi, > > I'm looking for a lens hood and series 7 filter retaining ring for a Leitz > 90mm f2.8 R lens (first version, serial # 217xxxx). This lens has a built-in > sliding hood, which I believe is held in place by the filter ring which screws > onto the barrel's male thread (51mm). I'm actually not too bothered about the > hood, the most importante thing would be to have a filter in place to protect > the front element. Does the filter require the hood to secure it in place (as > in the 28mm f2.8 R first version lens), or is it the other way around? I would > be grateful for any information and advice on this. > > Eduardo Pacheco > I think I understand the problem better now. It sounds like your lens is missing the retaining ring that has the filter threads and also keeps the hood from coming off. I suspect there were two versions of this retaining ring, one with E54 threads for Series VII filters and a later version with E55 filter threads. If you find a source for the retaining ring try to get the E55 version. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: www.horizon.bc.ca/~dnr/lrflex.htm Archives are at: www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/