Re: [Leica] 35 asph M: summicron vs. summilux

[John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>]

The 35/1.4 Asph works just fine without its hood but, like you, I keep mine
on as a "cow bar" too. I do not use UV filters and, as long as Jim says it
is OK :-), I like my front element to be a little distant from any harsh
realities in life.

John Collier

> From: Hans-Peter.Lammerich@t-online.de
> 
> I considered to trade my pre-asph 1.4/35 for a asph, but I just like the
> old one's compact size, even with the shade which in addition works as a
> sort of cow bar. 
> 
> So my question is whether the 1.4/35 asph works well without its plastic
> hood?
> 
> Hans-Peter