Posted by jakdedert on 03/11/06 01:16

Bill Farnsworth wrote:
>
> "jakdedert" <jakdedert@bellsouth.net> wrote
>> I would think that, since the hood is there to prevent 'flares' from
>> point light sources, putting the filter there would defeat the
>> purpose....
>>
>> jak
>>
>
> He's talking about putting the protective glass on the front threaded
> ring of the lens shade right where it butts up against the front of the
> lens. It is completely surrounded by the entire shade.
> However, it does stick out about 3/8 of an inch further than a filter
> that is threaded directly to the lens. So yes, there is a wee bit more
> chance of flare.
>
Probably not significant....

Thanks for the clarification.

jak

> Bill F.
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