pgk Posted December 8, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 8, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Has anyone tried the hood for the 50/2.8 Elmar (most recent version) on the 35mm f/2.5 Summarit - on an M8. I ask because it might make a useful, small hood and I imagine being E39 that it should fit over the filter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 8, 2009 Posted December 8, 2009 Hi pgk, Take a look here 35mm Summarit Hood. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
michali Posted December 8, 2009 Share #2 Posted December 8, 2009 Paul- Funny you should mention this. I'm off to Nairobi on a short business trip this week and rather than pack the M9 & 35mm Summilux, I'm taking the M8 & 35mm Summarit, due to risk of mugging etc. even though insured, I would rather lose the easier to replace and "cheaper" kit . This brought my mind to the issue of a lens hood for the Summarit and I was wondering whether the 50mm Elmar hood would work on this lens. I can't see why it shouldn't. I have an old camera technician who's looked after my equipment for years. I'm going around to him tomorrow and rummage through his junk box and see what I can find. Will let you know if I come right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrito Posted December 22, 2010 Share #3 Posted December 22, 2010 any update to this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giordano Posted December 22, 2010 Share #4 Posted December 22, 2010 In general, you can use hoods designed for 50mm lenses with 35mm lenses on the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMichigan Posted December 22, 2010 Share #5 Posted December 22, 2010 HOLY COW! That 'Hood' might be the Least Good Looking Leica Product EVER! Full Stop. Bar None. I suspect that it might approach the M8 Body itself in Total Volume! Wow R in Mi. In general, you can use hoods designed for 50mm lenses with 35mm lenses on the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted December 23, 2010 Share #6 Posted December 23, 2010 Not quite answering the OP's question but I use a 50 Elmar hood on my 50 Summarit and it vignettes a bit on full frame (M9). This surprised me but I guess the front element of the Summarit may be more recessed than the 50 Elmar. Personally I rather like the effect and have chosen to leave the hood in place. What this means for the 35 Summarit on an M8 I don't know but my hunch is that you will not have a significant problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffp Posted December 23, 2010 Share #7 Posted December 23, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) As an aside to this, has anyone established how well the 35mm summarit performs without a hood? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted December 23, 2010 Share #8 Posted December 23, 2010 As an aside to this, has anyone established how well the Summarit-M 35 mm performs without a hood? As a matter of fact, the Summarit-M 35 mm 1:2.5 is the most flare-resistant lens I ever came across; it performs just fine without a hood. Having said that, I still don't recommend using it wthout a hood because (a) 'extremely flare-resistant' is still not the same as 'totally flare-free under all circumstances,' and ( the hood also provides some mechanical protection to the front element. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 23, 2010 Share #9 Posted December 23, 2010 Heavystar sells a very nice screw-in vented hood in E39 that should do the job well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffp Posted December 23, 2010 Share #10 Posted December 23, 2010 Heavystar sells a very nice screw-in vented hood in E39 that should do the job well. Presumably this can't be used with a filter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 23, 2010 Share #11 Posted December 23, 2010 You need a filter with female thread on the front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted December 23, 2010 Share #12 Posted December 23, 2010 I use a 50 Elmar hood on my Summarit-M 50 mm and it vignettes a bit on full frame (M9). This surprised me but I guess the front element of the Summarit may be more recessed than the 50 Elmar. It has nothing to do with the position of the front element but with that of the entry pupil. In the Summarit-M 50 mm 1:2.5 it is rather deeply recessed indeed (28 mm behind the front element's front vertex). I guess in the Elmar 50 mm it's closer to the front element. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted December 23, 2010 Share #13 Posted December 23, 2010 It has nothing to do with the position of the front element but with that of the entry pupil. In the Summarit-M 50 mm 1:2.5 it is rather deeply recessed indeed (28 mm behind the front element's front vertex). I guess in the Elmar 50 mm it's closer to the front element. Of course, I meant the position of the entry pupil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrito Posted February 17, 2011 Share #14 Posted February 17, 2011 Heavystar sells a very nice screw-in vented hood in E39 that should do the job well. Would you mind linking the exact one? im having a hard time finding this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted February 17, 2011 Share #15 Posted February 17, 2011 Why not just use the proper Leica hood? It fits both the 35mm and the 50mm Summarits. It is a well made and solid hood that will last a lifetime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted February 17, 2011 Share #16 Posted February 17, 2011 Maybe because it costs about £125 and is significantly bigger than the 50 Elmar hood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted February 17, 2011 Share #17 Posted February 17, 2011 Ok. So it's not the cheapest hood on the planet, BUT, it is purpose designed for the lens(es) in question. It won't impede using filters. It won't cause vignetting. Etc. etc.. Maybe it's me being a simple soul, but I can't understand why people are prepared to spend a fortune on cameras and lenses, but will go to extreme lengths to avoid spending a small proportion of that to buy the recommended accessories. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 17, 2011 Share #18 Posted February 17, 2011 ...and then fail to spend a bit more to get insurance. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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