Getting back to the original question, it is very simple to use a center filter. I would recommend composing and focusing your image and then screwing in the filter. This will make it easier since the intended purpose of a cf is to restrict light in the center of the image and then gradually go to clear at the edge.
While holding the filter take a meter reading with a spot meter of an evenly lit area through the center of the filter and then compare another reading without the filter. I suspect it will be around 1 to 1.5 stop difference. You will need to adjust for this every time you use the filter (just like other filters).
Are you using the 150 on 4x5 or 5x7 or 8x10? For 4x5 you probably don't need a center filter with this lens, especially for black and white. For 8x10 (does it cover?) you probably do.
I use 2 stop center filters with extreme wide angle lenses, like 47xl on 4x5 or 90xl on 8x10.
I hope this was the kind of info you were looking for.
jb
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