Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Wed, 26 September 2001, Jim Hemenway wrote: > > > > Thanks John, I've been using the lens for "normal" shots as well as > macro and want to use a polarizer occasionally. > > Anybody have a good idea where I can find one of these hoods? > > Jim > > John Collier wrote: > > > > The lens hood is only necessary if you want to use filters. The part number > > is 12 514. > > > > John Collier > Jim, John is correct, the hood for the early version of the 60mm Macro-Elmarit-R is 12514. I purchased mine used (in user condition) from KEH for under $25; the exact cost escapes me 'cuz it was several years ago. You can also use E60 filters with this lens, but then you'll have to shade the lens some other way (unless the hood will fit over an E60 filter... hmmm, gotta try that). More info: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/leica/60R28.HTM Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/ - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html