Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Fellow LUGnuts, As much as I respect Leica for manufacturing specific lens shades for many of its lenses, I greatly appreciate the sliding lens hoods on many of its newer lens designs. They made be a "shade" less efficient, but they are always there when you need them. I tend to lose stuff, put things down and forget about them or otherwise end up losing a shot looking in a camera bag for the lens shade. I must admit that the built in shades for some of the moderate wide angle lenses may not be optimal, but a less optimal shade that is always present is always better than a great shade left in the car or in the bottom of a camera bag. Sometimes (gasp!!!) I don't even use a shade or filter on my Leica lenses most of the time. I guess I like the risk of going out and taking pictures without protection. Its not the best way to run your life but it works for me. Richard Clompus, OD Roanoke, Virginia - Center of Leica knowledge