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03/06/2009 07:32:22 PM · #1 |
| I am looking at a filter that says 77E on it, not 77mm. What does the "E" stand for and is it the same as a 77mm? |
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03/06/2009 08:22:36 PM · #2 |
It *seems* to be the same yeah. But every "E" filter I can google is grossly expensive. I *think* it's a European designation, Leica etc...
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03/06/2009 08:37:20 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
It *seems* to be the same yeah. But every "E" filter I can google is grossly expensive. I *think* it's a European designation, Leica etc...
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I have looked all over trying to figure it out and can't find any site or discussion addressing it. A little frustrating. If I'm going to try and get a quality filter, I want to make sure I'm not wasting money on something I can't use. It's a local listing on Craigs List and a very, very good price if it is what I think it is. It's a B+W polarizer. |
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03/06/2009 08:41:30 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by jpochard:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
It *seems* to be the same yeah. But every "E" filter I can google is grossly expensive. I *think* it's a European designation, Leica etc...
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I have looked all over trying to figure it out and can't find any site or discussion addressing it. A little frustrating. If I'm going to try and get a quality filter, I want to make sure I'm not wasting money on something I can't use. It's a local listing on Craigs List and a very, very good price if it is what I think it is. It's a B+W polarizer. |
I wouldn't worry about it: if there WAS a difference in fit, we'd see something on the web about it for sure... I think, LOL...
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03/06/2009 08:47:59 PM · #5 |
Eh...I guess it won't really work for me anyway, and probably why it's still available. It's a linear polarizer, not circular. It's my understanding that a linear doesn't work well with any type of through the lens metering system?
Message edited by author 2009-03-06 20:48:25. |
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03/06/2009 08:52:52 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by jpochard:
Eh...I guess it won't really work for me anyway, and probably why it's still available. It's a linear polarizer, not circular. It's my understanding that a linear doesn't work well with any type of through the lens metering system? |
Actually, it's the autofocus system that may have problems, and that not always. I DID find a site that had a "compare with other filters by size" feature and mm & E were compared directly, no distinction. Since every "E" I have seen is a German manufacturer, I think it's just a European designation for diameter...
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03/06/2009 08:54:49 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by jpochard:
Eh...I guess it won't really work for me anyway, and probably why it's still available. It's a linear polarizer, not circular. It's my understanding that a linear doesn't work well with any type of through the lens metering system? |
Actually, it's the autofocus system that may have problems, and that not always. I DID find a site that had a "compare with other filters by size" feature and mm & E were compared directly, no distinction. Since every "E" I have seen is a German manufacturer, I think it's just a European designation for diameter...
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I think you're right. Thanks for the help. Too bad I really don't want to take a chance on the auto focus not working for that price. Those filters are expensive! The one I saw was under $50 and I was ready to snap it up. Always pays to do homework. |
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03/06/2009 09:00:18 PM · #8 |
| I read somewhere that the E stands for the german word for threaded. So, in other words, it doesn't really mean anything different. |
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03/06/2009 09:02:15 PM · #9 |
| With B + W (Schneider Optics, Bad Kreuznach, Germany) filters (and other products) the "E" is a size designation. I asked the same question before I committed to this brand. |
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03/06/2009 09:04:31 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by mshimer5:
I read somewhere that the E stands for the german word for threaded. So, in other words, it doesn't really mean anything different. |
The German word for thread is "Gewinde". |
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03/06/2009 09:26:02 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by zeuszen:
Originally posted by mshimer5:
I read somewhere that the E stands for the german word for threaded. So, in other words, it doesn't really mean anything different. |
The German word for thread is "Gewinde". |
Well...like I said I read it somewhere, and that somewhere was on the internet. The internet fails again. |
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