Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]All of the hoods I have seen or used for any 35mm Summicrons have been pretty small and discrete. I use the vented 12585 on both a spherical and aspherical versions, and also have the standard issue little square hoods that came with each lens. Just which hood is giving you so much trouble? I am a big believer in using hoods, both as physical protection for the lens and it's front element and as a last prophylaxis against any flare. I prefer clip on hoods which break away when bumped hard. I hate lenses with telescoping shades. Nonetheless, if the hood offends you for technical or aesthetic reasons, I suggest that you try shooting with and without one in various conditions and decide for yourself whether you need it or not based upon the results. Buzz Hausner - -----Original Message----- From: Tristan Tom [mailto:Tristan@TristanTom.COM] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 9:44 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] To hood or not to hood i have the 35 summicron f2 and recently got a hood for it. my problem is that the hood protrudes too much and makes the camera too big and more noticeable. is a hood really going to make a big difference? I'm thinking about foregoing the hood... - -- Tristan Tom <http://TristanTom.COM/>