Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Guy Bennett wrote: > > lugnuts: > > re all this hubbub, is there a detachable lens hood that will work on the > current summicron m 50? i'm not wild about the built-in hood and would like > to consider my options. > > if such a beast does exist, has any one any idea where one could be found > and how much such a wonder might cost? > > thanks for all suggestions, metaphorical or otherwise. > > guy Guy, You have two choices: Leica 39mm screw-in metal hood 12549 (chrome) or 12550 (black), originally designed for the current Elmar 50/2.8. A cheaper alternative is to get a generic 39mm screw-in metal hood. Failing that, you can get a 39->43mm step-up ring and use a 43mm generic metal hood which is more easily obtained than a 39mm hood. Joseph