Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yea, it is too small and collapses way too easily. I was compelled to put an ugly rubber hood on the front, which just obliterated the Summilux v3 Chrome's good looks. But it is still the lens against which I judge my other lenses, and the primary reason that I find most other lenses to me mediocre at best. - marc On Dec 9, 2004, at 6:11 AM, John Collier wrote: > If you bump into something the hood collapses. Just having it hanging > off your neck and swinging a bit on your chest is sometimes sufficient > to collapse the hood. If you are counting on the hood for flare > protection, this is really annoying. I need a hood that works not one > I have to be constantly checking to see if it is still extended. On my > 90/2AA I use a thick rubber band to keep the darn thing out. > > John Collier > > On Dec 9, 2004, at 1:31 AM, Matt Morgan wrote: > >> On 9 Dec 2004, at 15:03, Feli di Giorgio wrote: >> >>> v03 - Summilux-M (1995-2004) >>> Same optical design as v02 but now focuses as close as .7 meters, >>> instead of 1 meter. Newer coatings and the dreaded collapsible hood. >> >> >> What is it about this hood that is disliked? I've seen this mentioned >> a few times in the past. >> >> I have this lens, and I don't really think about the hood. It's >> similar to my 75mm Lux. >> >> Am I missing something technical? > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >