[Leica] Lens hood won't stay on

[Sonny Carter]

I like the round vented shades instead of the square one.  There are three that fit.  

The 12504 is shallow and can be used on a pre-asph summilux without vignetting. It is harder to find and a little more delicate, but also can hold a filter as it splits. 

There's a 12585 that is more robust, and easier to come by, and a nearly identical 12538 that is made of similar plastic to your square one.  

All of these also fit the fifty summicron.

from my iPad

Sonny Carter

> On Mar 3, 2015, at 11:53 AM, Robert Baron <robertbaron1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I'm with Matt.  I don't have this lens but the video is great.  For that
> alone you deserve a solution!
> 
> --Bob
> 
> ==On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 10:31 AM, Matt Kollasch <matt at kollarfoto.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> David,
>> 
>> I don't have an answer to your problem, but kudos for making such a
>> convincing video to support your claim. Good luck with finding a solution.
>> Best, /matt
>> 
>>> On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 1:57 PM, David Degner <degner at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hey LUGers,
>>> 
>>> It is good to see you all are still kicking.  I used to be an active
>>> member more than 10 years ago, but unsubscribed after I had to sell my
>>> Leica and start working with Canon as I’m a photojournalist based in
>> Egypt
>>> and needed to transmit fast ( www.DavidDegner.com ).
>>> 
>>> A few months ago I finally bought a 240 and 35/2.  I love them and use
>>> them on an almost daily basis.
>>> 
>>> But I have one complaint that the lens shade is constantly falling off.
>>> 
>>> This video explains it all:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsdPgksr2go
>>> 
>>> Usually it is when I’m walking or getting in and out of chairs/taxis.
>>> Does it only happen to me?
>>> 
>>> I have to admit Leica service has been great, they replaced the lens,
>>> thinking the lens might be faulty, they even gave me multiple new lens
>>> shades, but the new lens and lens hoods have the same problem.
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> David Degner
> 
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