Finding Filters for an Angenieux 17-68mm Lens

[joshtakraix]

Hello, I have recently purchased an Angenieux 17-68mm lens and I am having some troubles finding a site that deals filters for 68mm. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Filmosity]

Josh, make sure that the filter ring on the front of the lens is not some other size. The filter size should be printed right on the lens. 68mm doesn't sound like a standard size to me (you may end up using a 72mm filter for that lens).

 

[joshtakraix]

Writing on lens reads... P. Angenieux Paris F.17-68mm 1:2.2 Angenieux zoom type L2 S.7

 

[DBXMe2]

That's telling you the focal range of the lens, it's able to zoom from 17mm to 68mm... or else get rid of that dash, and it will be a fixed lens at f-stop 17 and a 68 mm diameter... which f17 doesn't exist??? At least I don't think it does...

 

[joshtakraix]

Hmmm... so any idea what size filter I need???

 

[Filmosity]

I did a real basic search and couldn't find a filter size for that lens. I guess you could just measure the inside diameter of the lens to get an idea. That's going to be the easiest way. I'm guessing it's going to be around 72mm. Try it and let us know.