Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Scott, those are the some of the ones I referred to as tulip shaped, vented models. I'm looking for a source for a cylindrical screw in or clip in hood as small a diameter as I can use with a 50. (not much bigger diameter than the lens barrel). Cheers Hoppy -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Scott McLoughlin Sent: Friday, 22 September 2006 08:51 To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Lens hood question There's guy on ebay who sells new metal vented shades for around $11 or so last time I checked. Supports a host of filter sizes, certainly E39. Scott G Hopkinson wrote: >Folks I have the current Summicron 50 with the collapsible hood fitted. > >I am investigating whether there is another option available as a more >efficient hood . The plan would be to leave the original >retracted and routinely have another screwed into the filter thread. It is >39mm. > >I have noted the various tulip shaped, vented models but would like a >smaller diameter, with no intrusion into the finder view. >Really, I guess like the little parallel sided rigid hood on the Elmar 2.8 >50 collapsible. I had one of these very compact lenses >but traded it away in support of more exotic Leica glass. > >Any suggestions would be appreciated > >Cheers > >Hoppy > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > -- Pics @ http://www.adrenaline.com/snaps Leica M6TTL, Bessa R, Nikon FM3a, Nikon D70, Rollei AFM35 (Jihad Sigint NSA FBI Patriot Act) _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information