Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/02/24

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: [Leica] cap for collapsible summicron 50/2
From: jbcollier at shaw.ca (John Collier)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:41:51 -0700
References: <AANLkTikNZzAj-PZTy23=XA-_snOpLiLY6DEZ7O_bYv=R@mail.gmail.com> <CAE01485-0D67-4883-942E-2346C9C51491@embarqmail.com> <AANLkTi=DOiz1QwTjXZPEc2x+-r9YQGkefaGKejr3g2k-@mail.gmail.com> <AANLkTim_G-7HTp8Wy4SHa=JV4zUMefj=iMdkyh4rDso3@mail.gmail.com> <B54F949A-4C59-4239-86FA-90F823FCB227@embarqmail.com> <p06230911c98cb020cd18@[10.0.1.4]>

The collapsible summicron is also not the best 50 out there, by a wide 
margin. Late model 50/2.8s are inexpensive and stellar performers.

John

On 2011-02-24, at 6:08 PM, Henning Wulff wrote:

> I also agree with Marty re Heavystar on the hood etc., but on the 50 
> Collapsible Summicron I would still put a filter. If the lens is 
> unscratched, and the only way that lens could still be clean and 
> unscratched after 50 years is if it has been behind a filter (or unused), 
> then either put it behind a filter again or send it off to have the 
> exposed surfaces recoated with a modern coating.
> 
> As others on this list will attest, I am strongly against using 
> 'protective filters' without good reason, but in this case protection is 
> necessary. All it takes to seriously damage that coating is a couple of 
> cleaning wipes, and then you will have to have it recoated.
> 
> 
> 
> At 7:37 PM -0500 2/24/11, Ric Carter wrote:
>> agree with marty
>> 
>> ric
>> 
>> 
>> On Feb 24, 2011, at 7:35 PM, Marty Deveney wrote:
>> 
>>> eBay seller Heavystar has great, very cheap hoods:
>>> http://shop.ebay.com/heavystar/m.html
>>> this is the one I have used on 50 mm M lenses:
>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Metal-39mm-Screw-in-Vented-Hood-Leica-Summicron-/360310311295?pt=Lens_Accessories&hash=item53e42b097f
>>> 
>>> Marty
>>> 
>>> On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Ho-Tak <junolau at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi Ric,
>>>> 
>>>> would you have a link for that?
>>>> 
>>>> Regards
>>>> 
>>>> On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 6:43 PM, Ric Carter <ricc at embarqmail.com> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> for caps and hoods
>>>>> 
>>>>> ebay's cheapest stuff from hong kong works great!
>>>>> 
>>>>> if you are saving for a lens, don't waste money collector stuff
>>>>> 
>>>>> Ric Carter
>>>>> http://cartersxrd.net
>>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/ricc/
>>>>> http://www.youtube.com/user/cartersxrd
>>>>> www.facebook.com/ric.carter
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 24, 2011, at 3:51 PM, Ho-Tak wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>> I am new to here,
>>>>>> and actually new to Leica and RF.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I acquired an M6 recently and still struggling to get my 1st lens.
>>>>>> Now, I am planning to go for the collapsible summicron 50/2,
>>>>>> but those on KEH lacks the front cap.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I think a cap is critical as I heard the glass are really soft, right?
>>>>>> However, there are so many caps on KEH... as following
>>>>>> 
>>>>> http://www.keh.com/Camera/format-35mm/system-Leica-M/category-Body-and-Lens-Caps?s=1&bcode=LM&ccode=29&cc=79049&r=WG&f
>>>>>> so... which one should I get?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> oh, and can i collapse the lens on M6?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Regards
>>>>>> Juno
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Leica Users Group.
>>>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Leica Users Group.
>>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Leica Users Group.
>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Leica Users Group.
>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
> 
> -- 
> 
>      Henning J. Wulff
> Wulff Photography & Design
> mailto:henningw at archiphoto.com
>  http://www.archiphoto.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information



In reply to: Message from junolau at gmail.com (Ho-Tak) ([Leica] cap for collapsible summicron 50/2)
Message from ricc at embarqmail.com (Ric Carter) ([Leica] cap for collapsible summicron 50/2)
Message from junolau at gmail.com (Ho-Tak) ([Leica] cap for collapsible summicron 50/2)
Message from benedenia at gmail.com (Marty Deveney) ([Leica] cap for collapsible summicron 50/2)
Message from ricc at embarqmail.com (Ric Carter) ([Leica] cap for collapsible summicron 50/2)
Message from henningw at archiphoto.com (Henning Wulff) ([Leica] cap for collapsible summicron 50/2)