[KOML] 135mm lens -- 62mm filters?

[Paul R.]

Hello all,

(Please forgive any duplicates, as I am sending to
both 'old' and 'new' KOML addresses.  Is that the
protocol these days?)

Does anyone have experience with lens filters for the
135mm lens?  (I await delivery of a 135 for my
Omegaflex, but it should be the same as the Rapid 135
for purposes of this inquiry.)  Specifically, has
anybody used 62mm filters with this lens?

The manual indicates that after removal of the Series
8 insert, the 135 should have a 67mm filter ring.  I'm
wondering whether it is then necessary to use 67mm
filters, or whether I could save a few bucks and use
my current collection of 62mm filters via a step-down
ring (since the Series 8 is smaller than 67mm anyway).
 
Has anybody done this?  With what results -- any
vignetting or other problems?  What about with a 62mm
circular polarizer?

Also, what size rubber stopper does it take to remove
the Series 8 ring?

Thanks in advance for any info.

-Paul Reese
groove211@yahoo.com




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