Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/05/11

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To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: Hoya and Hood problems.
From: adl@sirius.com
Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 22:33:04 -0800
 
>Hi all,
>
>I have a 50 Summilux-M.   When I attach a Hoya UV filter, I am unable to
>attach the original hood (12586) into the lens groove.
>
>Is the hood designed to be used on the lens without a filter?  Or is Hoya
>the wrong filter even though it is supposedly "compatible" for Leitz lenses.
>
>Thanks for your feedback.
>
>Dan Khong


Hoya is the wrong filter for this lens.  You really need to get the
original Leica filter (E43) for the lens.  Leica E43 is slightly smaller in
diameter than diameter of lens as well so lens shade fits over filter.  I
have the 50mm F1.4 with an SL E43 filter and I have no problems.

Al Lee