Hasselblad Filter Query

[robmac]

Other than buying the rare OEM B77 mount filters, is there any simple (e.g. costs this side of silly) way to attach a UV-0 or other 77mm filter to a lens such as the 110/2?

Being doing some Googling and searching of the usual suppliers and coming up with all sorts of other bayonet-screw filter adapters such as B60, B70, but nothing so far for the B77 specified.

Anyone found a work-around or a source they are holding close to the vest?

 

[robmac]

Missed my edit deadline.

Hasselblad math seems a little odd, which may be throwing me. While the specs indicate a B77 is the filter of choice, the only ones I've found are for the HC lens line (bayonet the same?).

That said, I've also seen it indicated that a 70mm filter will fit - as would jive with the numbering system of the hood. Yet, when measured the diameter of the inner bayonet mount, let alone the outer one, are 77mm+.

 

[robmac]

Looks like answered own question - Series 70. My only guess is that it refers to the diameter of the front element, but I'm only guessing and not anxious to get some calibers near the glass.

 

[robsteve]

Rob:

Try B+W filters. Not cheap though at $150 to $175. Buying that lens may have been the cheapest part of it

An Ebay search on "Bay 70" or B70 will bring up some cheaper options.

 

[robmac]

Thanks Rob. Have some 70-77mm filters here - just had to wrap my head around why lens PDF said B77 filter (which jived with measurement of lens barrel bayonets) yet hood and other sources imply or indicate a 70mm filter.

Am going to pick up a B70 -77mm threaded filter adapter off fleabay so can mount 'normal' threaded filters.

Lens is without question a keeper (which for me is saying something ;>)