Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Charles Dunlap wrote: 2) The new 35/2 ASPH-M: Two physical improvements over the last version struck me. First, the slip-on lens cover clips on to the front of the lens shade, so that the shade can remain on when the lens is stored securely. I really like this design, I love having lenses where the hood isn't some dinky thing in the bag I can never be bothered with but part of the lens. However, there's something about it that has made it flip off a few times when I put the camera back in the bag. I've normally noticed immediately but a couple of times I've had to retrace my steps to look for it rather than shell out a chunky 9UK quid for a new one. My lens cap has spent an hour on a pavement in the east end and a few days ago it spent about 45 minutes lying on a walkway in Charing Cross station. It's now much trodden on and a bit gnarled, but at least it waits for me. Is there any way to make this cap more secure short of taping it on? I wish Leica would just sell a few replacement bits at a reasonable price. I know profit is important but really! Alex