Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Richard, You're correct. It does (sort of) have a "built-in" shade. The barrel flares out at the end. It's not bad for the 50 and 35 positions, but at 28 the glass is extended out closer to the end. Leica suggests that you can use the shade #12592 (for the 21 and 24 ASPH lenses). It does not come with this shade. Vahan - -----Original Message----- I thought this lens didn't need a shade or had a short one built in? Richard - ------------------- Richard Clompus, OD West Chester, PA, USA