Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Roger Beamon wrote: >> One question, does anyone use the 35 summicron with it's hood in candi= d >> photography? Does it affect the speed of handling. <snip> >> = >>I *always* use the lens hood, using a lens hood is the best & cheapest >> way to improve optical performance. >> >Ditto! Only the time necessary to attach it alters the handling. This le= ns >has a bit more propensity for flare than most Leica glass, therefore the= = >hood is a must. In fact, my recommendation is to skip the UV filter = >(greater possibility for reflections), but always, use the hood! - -- That's why the new lens shade with rubber hood made for the 35/2 ASPH. (but that you can use on the former 35/2) is so useful. You don't need a UV filter to protect it anymore. Lucien BELGIUM