Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Correct/Proper hood
From: jimbrick@photoaccess.com (Jim Brick)
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 17:15:10 -0700

At 06:42 PM 10/12/98 -0500, you wrote:
>
>How does this hood attach to the lens?  The reason I ask is because I
>would like to attach a hood to my new 50 summicron latest version instead
>of using the built in hood.
>
>Michael Garmisa <elmar@webreach.com>

Why do you want to use an external hood over the built-in, if you don't
mind me asking?

I have both the 12585 (on a 35/2) and the latest Summicron. I recollect
that it doesn't fit. The built in shade added diameter bulk to the lens
barrel.

Jim


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