Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jerry If I remember correctly Leica say that the lens hood is not needed for the 35mm and 50mm focal lengths as the front element is recessed enough not to need one. At 28mm the front element is at its most forward and Leica do provide a lens hood (at about ˆ120 or so). I bought the lens hood and it has seemed to make a difference. Steve - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Jerry Lehrer Sent: 23 April 2003 07:28 To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Tri-elmar flare Al To be really effective, a hood on that lens should be extensible to three different lengths. Or use three different hoods :-) A bit much, I would think. On zoom lenses we use the longest possible hood that would not vignette on the shortest focal length. Of course it is not the best possible hood for the longest focal length. Jerry - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html