UV filter size for Leica Apo 65 (1 Viewer)

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fmorais

Well-known member

• Mar 2, 2014

• #1

Hi all.

I have a Leica apo televid 65 for a few years now.
Decided to buy an UV filter to put in front, because it's easier to clean after the seawatching sessions, and also because the scope will be a bit more protected.

From what I've read, the filter size should be 67mm. Can somebody please confirm this?

Regards
Frederico

 

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John Russell

Well-known member

• Mar 2, 2014

• #2

Hi Frederico,

I have just checked a Leica catalogue, which specifies E67.
I think this must be M67 x 0,75 as there don't seem to be any other pitch sizes in that filter thread diameter.

John

 

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fmorais

Well-known member

• Mar 3, 2014

• #3

Thanks John.

 

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Steinadler

Active member

• Mar 5, 2014

• #4

Gents,

I have never used a filter on a spotting scope before, only camera lenses. Are you saying that any 67MM lens filter will fit the APO 65? For instance a B&W filter. Can someone post a link to a filter that will fit? Thank you and good birding.

 

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fmorais

Well-known member

• Mar 5, 2014

• #5

Hi.

100% confirmed. Just bought a Hama 67mm UV filter and it fits on my APO 65.
From now on, after a seawatching session I'll just take the filter out and clean it, instead of having to clean the scope.

Regards
Frederico

 

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steven4240

Active member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #6

leica provide a clear glass front element to protect the objective and it is fitted to your scope for easy cleaning as standard in manufacture ,youve got a great scope with the best glass and the best protection

 

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steven4240

Active member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #7

hama filter leica scope ?

 

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fmorais

Well-known member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #8

Sorry Steven, didn't understand your last message.

I know the scope is protected at the front but it is not easy or quick to clean the salt after a seawatching session.
With the filter it's just a question of unscrewing it and washing it. And it costed me 13€ or so so, if it breaks or gets scratched, it's not a big problem.

Regards
Fred