Expensive B60 filters. Use a step up ring and a standard filter instead?

rayonline_nz said:

I am having a looking at a protection filter re: B60 size. Tiffen has a single coat filter but the multi-coat ones are expensive. What do you think about using a step up ring (I have already) then use something like a 77mm MC protection filter on it?

Other thing is with a B60 sized filter, can the normal Hasselblad lens cap fit over it?


Thanks.

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the single-coat Tiffen filters are just fine.

rayonline_nz said:

Other thing is with a B60 sized filter, can the normal Hasselblad lens cap fit over it?
Thanks.

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Rather than over it the cap fits into it with the bayonet as it does into the lens.

I recently bought an original Hasselblad B60 to 67mm adapter from Camera Museum (aka Aperture London) and this enables me to use the Hoya HMC 67mm yellow filter that I have for my GW690II. A much cheaper solution than buying a B60 filter.

A year after I bought my 500 CM Hasselblad had a good sale on a pack of filters. The only non Bay 60 I use is a 67mm 10X ND that I can also use on my other systems. My 100 Planar is a Bay 50 so a 50 to 60 adapter is always on it so I can use not only the filters but the same lens hood as the 150 CF lens.

rayonline_nz said:

Anyone know if the 50mm lens vignette with the step up ring?

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So far I have not noticed this to be an issue. When I got my Hasselblad, there was a step-ring already attached, which was convenient, since I already had some 67mm filters for my Fuji. So I've just been using those.

I only use the B60 filters--they're so convenient, and if you wait and watch on the giant auction site, you often find a nice deal.

I do not use UV/protection filters much these days. I used to to keep one on all the time, then I realized I'm careful enough with my camera it was silly to put an additional piece of glass in front of such a nicely coated lens. I now keep one filter on hand in case it's misty/dusty out or sand is blowing, etc.

I use B+W, Heliopan, or Hasselblad-brand (most are made by B+W I think, and just re-branded) filters. I wouldn't put a Tiffen filter on my lens unless it was a higher-grade multicoated one. The cheaper ones seem to just increase the risk of flare. They do protect the lens, though many will argue the multicoating is darn tough and really doesn't need protection in the first place.

As for me, I have one set of filters that I use. Bought for the largest lens diameter that I had. In my case a 77mm filter. I then buy adapters for my other lenses. I tend to shoot on a tripod most of the time, so I use a piece of cardboard between the sun and the lens if a hood will not fit.

I agree with the folks who say to buy brass adapters. Aluminum adapters can lead to frustration. One tip.. next time you visit your dentist, ask for a couple of dental dams. These are made of silicone and are thin and the size of an index card. Works great to grip the lens and adapter if they get stuck. You dont have to grip so hard that you deform the ring (causing the jam).