Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Just a couple of tips I have picked up FWIW: if you use a Summicron 35 with the rectangular hood you might consider switching to the metal 12504 hood which will a/ not be so prone to catching on the corners and unscrewing the barrel (a common problem with the last version non-Asph 35) b/ accepts a 58mm lens cap for protection c/ can be used as a filter holder, handy for quick changes d/ looks better IMHO! if you use a Summicron 50 with removable plastic hood - get the metal one (12585) since it doesn't fall apart so easily, doesn't jam in reverse and yes because it looks nicer! if you use an early Elmarit 21 with 60mm filter - you can fit the generic 58mm lens cap in the filter when the hood is fitted, which also prevents the feeble springs on the hood being stressed. Best Tip: get a lens coupling ring which fixes two lenses back to back, stopping them smashing into each other when in the same pocket and leaving you with one less cap to worry about. Now off to shoot a bit more with my Heliar... Bests Adrian Adrian Bradshaw Editorial and Corporate Photography Shanghai, China