Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Mon, 12 Oct 1998, Jim Brick wrote: > At 06:42 PM 10/12/98 -0500, you wrote: > > > >How does this hood attach to the lens? The reason I ask is because I > >would like to attach a hood to my new 50 summicron latest version instead > >of using the built in hood. > > > >Michael Garmisa <elmar@webreach.com> > > Why do you want to use an external hood over the built-in, if you don't > mind me asking? > > I have both the 12585 (on a 35/2) and the latest Summicron. I recollect > that it doesn't fit. The built in shade added diameter bulk to the lens > barrel. > > Jim > The built in hood keeps collapsing which results in no physical protection of the lens and no flare protection also it is distracting as I find myself occasionally checking to see if it is extended - -- Michael Garmisa <elmar@webreach.com> PGP/KeyID BCB27DC1 fingerprint = 2C 1A AF 1C BE B4 5B E8 F2 A3 09 42 42 B1 10 CC