cliffp Posted February 18, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 18, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Like a number of people I have had a 28mm 'cron with a loose front ring (the bit the hood attaches to). I tightened it myself the first time. The second time, Solms tightened it (who knows whether it will stay tight now). On another thread discussing this issue, someone (sorry I forget the name) solved the problem by detaching the hood so that there would be less force on the ring (the rectangular nature of the hood could potentially result in a turning moment applied to the ring which could loosen it). My question is: how many people carry their lenses without the hood with this in mind? Or do you have a strategy for leaving the hood on without getting this loosening? I have tried to be very careful about storing the lens in its leather case but I also leave it attached to the camera sometimes and on these occasions it is difficult to prevent parts of the bag coming into contact with, and applying rotational force to the hood. It seems crazy to have to worry about such things but I want to avoid the problem in future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stunsworth Posted February 18, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 18, 2010 I don't have a 28mm Summicron, but I use all my lenses with lens hoods. In addition to helping suppress flare in most cases they have the benefit of protecting the front element. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsh Posted February 18, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 18, 2010 I also use the hoods on my lenses for the same reasons as Steve. I have the same issue with the 28 Summicron as Cliff, and I had that issue with a 90 Elmarit I once owned. I just tighten the screws. No Big Deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertekijker Posted February 18, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 18, 2010 Always on, but I never use the lens cap. ------------- Frans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 18, 2010 Share #5 Posted February 18, 2010 Too lazy to take them off.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_Johnson Posted February 18, 2010 Share #6 Posted February 18, 2010 Hoods on, lens caps off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanidel Posted February 18, 2010 Share #7 Posted February 18, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) depens on the lens and the weather. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted February 18, 2010 Share #8 Posted February 18, 2010 Usually keep on to guard the lens against knocks as well as flare. Sometimes take them off to fit lens into leather waist pouch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted February 18, 2010 Share #9 Posted February 18, 2010 Always on, cap on when carried, off when on camera (but it's M8... filter always on... ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted February 18, 2010 Share #10 Posted February 18, 2010 More urgent question for me: how about the lens caps for the M bayonet-mount? Leaving that off as well would save a lot of time. For me changing a lens is a lugubrious process requiring removal of lens and bayonet cap, mounting of hood, removal of lens from camera, mounting new lens etc. etc. The positive aspect of this is that I am forced to stick to one focal length at present 28 mm on M8, this clears my mind from making choices which is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 18, 2010 Share #11 Posted February 18, 2010 It would get considerably more dust on the sensor, however Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 19, 2010 Share #12 Posted February 19, 2010 I use a 35 Summilux hood on my 28 Summicron asph lens. Blocks less of viewfinder and fits well. Hood is always on, whether lens is on camera or in camera bag, pouch or pocket. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_K Posted February 19, 2010 Share #13 Posted February 19, 2010 Hood always on and whenever the lens is on camera, cap always off; if in the bag cap always on just to be on the safe side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted February 19, 2010 Share #14 Posted February 19, 2010 One always needs to simplify what one has to do in order to take a photograph. The simplest is just picking up a camera and pressing the shutter button. Removal of lens caps, attachment of hoods takes time amd leads to mistakes over time. Whether in storage in my large travel bag which normally only stays in the house with two M7's and three lenses in it as I use the net compartments in my vehicle for actual transportation most of the time, the hood is always attached to the lens. If the hood as in the case of the 35mm Lux ASPH will not stay attached I find another hood. I just pick up an M7, turn the switch, compose/focus and take a photograph because they always have film in them.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffp Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share #15 Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks to everybody for your replies. It was interesting to get an insight into how experienced M users use your gear. I will continue to leave the hood on but be careful and monitor the looseness of the front ring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted February 19, 2010 Share #16 Posted February 19, 2010 No lens caps (and so far, no burnt shutter curtain ), and protective filters and hoods on all lenses, on or off the cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enboe Posted February 20, 2010 Share #17 Posted February 20, 2010 Almost all the time. My only exception - when using the universal polarizer. Hoods make cheap protection from people bumping into you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted February 20, 2010 Share #18 Posted February 20, 2010 Not familiar with your 28, but I have older wides, M & R. I put the shades on when new and leave them on. The spring mechanisms are poor in my opinion and prone to breakage and not removing them resolves the issue. In the 1980`s, my dealer sold covers that went over the wide shades, third party made. You take a peice of Ultraswede fabric, cut a circle, then stitch some elastic around the edge. This needs to be a machine stitch and I stretch it as I sew it down. 3/4" wide elastic works best. Slide over the shade and the elastic shrinks to fit the lens. This is easy off, easy on. Since the screws tend to work loose, I would cover them with clear laquor, blue loctite, or wax so they would resist loosening. Do not use red Loctite which you will never get off. wax is least effective, but easiest to remove. The nice soft bags are nice to use , but offer little protection. I now use a LowePro with positionable dividers and the bag itself is stiff. Each lens rests in a small cell by itself. If sized correctly, it can not move around and no front protection is needed, but do use a rear cap. I also make bags from old sweat shirts and the lenses are stored in them. All the worn corners on lenses and bodies are from sliding equipment into carry bags, not from use. These stop most of that wear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffp Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted February 20, 2010 Tobey Thanks for such a comprehensive answer to everything I wanted to know! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuenosDias Posted February 20, 2010 Share #20 Posted February 20, 2010 I used to leave the hood on but then ran into the same issue with my 28cron. Unfortunately there's no real solution to the problem. IMHO Solms should invent a slightly different mechanism to tighten the ring. Currently the hood is off as I refuse to carry a srewdriver with me . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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