Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/23

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Lens cap recommendation
From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 16:26:03 -0600

A push on cap will be fine (the size is called "A42"). B&H sell them and
also inexpensive hoods as well. The after market hoods will be bigger and
block more of the viewfinder though...

John Collier

> From: "Rothman, Aric" <Aric.Rothman@Honeywell.com>
> 
> I need a front cap for a recently acquired 4th gen. 35mm Summicron.  I
> measured the OD of the front of the lens housing to be 42mm.  Should I order
> a 42mm push-on cap, or will this be too loose?  Also, any suggestions for an
> inexpensive shade for the same lens?
>