How people use their Noctilux without the hood?

[sparkie]

Have read that the noctilux is one of the most flare resistant lenses. So how many people actully use theirs without the hood? and those with the E60 retractable hood versions, do you extend the hood when shooting.

If the consensus is that this lens is 'that' 'flare-resistant', then you can go hoodless for most intents and purposes. Or are these situations you have to look out for? (excepting using the clip on hood as a protection bumper)

[peter_n]

The hood is actually a protective device as distinct from a flare device. I went out of my way to buy an E58 version so that I could buy a cheap 3rd party hood for $6 to use on it. Try finding a decent 60mm off-brand hood...

[lll]

At HELIOPAN Filter, München, you will get suitable cylindrical, black anodized aluminium hoods in different length and size. Of course in E58 and E60 too. They fit every Noctilux if your original hood is broken.
e-mail: info@heliopan.de

[sthan]

I had the original hood professionnally removed and equipped it with a B&W 62 mm
alu screw-hood, much longer and protective.

[Iron Flatline]

I have the E60 Noctilux with the built-in hood and can't stand it (the hood, love the lens.) The hood is very easily retracted and can't be locked in the up position, and thus does not offer the "bump" protection I usually like about hoods. I'm one of those people who doesn't like to put filters in front of expensive glass unless I'm trying to compensate or achieve a specific effect. In the case of the Noctilux, I have to add a filter so that I don't accidentally scratch the lens. I ordered a 60mm as one of the two M8 freebies. I am eagerly awaiting its arrival.

[Iron Flatline]

Btw, anyone ever figure out a solution for this? Just electrical tape to keep the hood locked in place?

[sthan]

No tape. This.

[lll]

Hi Iron,
take the Heliopan hood, screw it in, and forget the retracted original hood. It´s so easy!

Regards
Friedhelm

[lll]

OK,

Heliopan or B+W is nearly the same. Consider the only disadvantage: These hoods will protrude into the 50mm-frame of the finder. For me, the first version of the 58mm hood with "windows" to look through was the best. (Glad to have one ;-))

Friedhelm

[chrisweeks]

@sthan:


Thank you so much for that hint! I jacked my hood so badly and wanted a replacement; this is absolutely perfect!

cheers from los angeles!

[peter_n]

Mine is very similar but with a short S&W hood. The E58 has an inset front element so no need for a deep hood.

[Seb V]

The problem with using clear filters on the Noctilux is that they cause extreme vignetting wide open. I bought one for my Nocti at great expense and had to remove it for this reason.

[chrisweeks]

having jacked my hood and finding replacements for over us$100 i went the b+w route.

i don't use any filters on my leica lenses. rather, i use hoods ... i just don't want anything between my beautiful leica glass and my subject.

[sthan]

Originally Posted by chrisweeks

@sthan:


Thank you so much for that hint! I jacked my hood so badly and wanted a replacement; this is absolutely perfect!

cheers from los angeles!

The route to the stars.
Cheers from BrusselsandParis
Sthan