Re: [Leica] Lens Caps and Filters

[thibault collin <tc-lnc@u-picardie.fr>]

Thanks a lot Jeff,
Thib.

At 09:34 31/03/1999 -0700, you wrote:
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>From: thibault collin <tc-lnc@u-picardie.fr>
>[speaking of the 35 Summicron]
>>I've heard that it exists caps that fit right on the hoods, do you know
>these?
>>Otherwise, what kind of system do you use?
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>Now lenshoods are one area where Leica really has made great improvements in
>terms of convenience, and today, all of my lenses have ones which need never
>be removed or reversed.
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>For 35 Summicron #2484XXX, I went out, paid way too much money, and got the
>current Leica #12526 hood and #14043 cap. $100 for the set, and they look so
>insignificant! But it's excellent mechanical protection for your lens, so
>throw out the UV filter-you'll never miss it. This simple upgrade makes the
>lens a real pleasure to use.
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>As for the 50...is that one of the '70s models which took the round, slotted
>hood? If so, you have my sympathies. But plastic is good here, because it's
>very impact resistant. I'd leave the UV filter in place, leave the lenshood
>in place, and not bother to cap it.  UV filters make great lenscaps for the
>lazy!
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>Jeff
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