tdtaylor Posted March 31, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 31, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I often shot my 35 lux ASPH without the hood, but there are times I prefer to use it. My issue is that it is quite large. I also like the design the least of all my lenses- I seems to contact the locking ring in lieu of the aperture right fairly frequently (or maybe my hood doesn't lock as positively as it should). I spent half an hour trying to figure if there are any other more diminutive hoods that would work- I only ended up with a headache. I am hoping those with much experience with Leica could readily point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Hi tdtaylor, Take a look here Hood assistance - 35 Lux ASPH. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jaapv Posted March 31, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 31, 2010 On which camera? On the M8 12549 (chrome) or 12550 (black) are really compact and elegant, in fact they might even be fine on the M9/Mfilm, but for the larger format I cannot guarantee that they won't vignette slightly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdtaylor Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted March 31, 2010 My apologies. M9, black lens. Thanks, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 31, 2010 Share #4 Posted March 31, 2010 Sorry, I see you meant the Summilux, not the Summicron, which has a really grotty hood. For the Summilux there is a screw-in vented hood by Heavystar.The smaller ones I mentioned are E39. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdtaylor Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted March 31, 2010 Thanks, I'll check it out. Bought a number of things from them. Anyone know what's up with the "heavystar" name. Nothing specific, just curious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted March 31, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 31, 2010 I use a 35 Summilux asph hood (#12589) on my 28 Summicron asph, in lieu of its standard hood. The locking ring is raised above the aperture ring on this lens, so it's easy for me to distinguish by feel. I don't know how it fits on the actual 35. But, it's smaller than the 28 Summicron asph hood, so I guess some things are relative. A forum search will reveal various threads on this hood, including the incorrect instructions from Leica. For example...here Jeff PS I've tried Heavystar hoods...they're very inexpensive, but are small and round, so not very effective IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdtaylor Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted March 31, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ordered the 46 vented hood- it is suppose to work with the 35mm. But for $15US, not much of a risk. And if it works, cheapest hood I will own. Thanks, Jaap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted March 31, 2010 Share #8 Posted March 31, 2010 You could have had mine for free. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted March 31, 2010 Share #9 Posted March 31, 2010 Heavystar unvented for the 35mm Lux ASPH. Works great stays in place.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted March 31, 2010 Share #10 Posted March 31, 2010 I use the regular heavystar 46W on mine and it works very well. I use the same hood on my pre-ASPH 50 Summilux v.3. Pic below shows the hood on the 35 Summilux, the diameter is about the same as the lens and the hood is nice and shallow. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/116914-hood-assistance-35-lux-asph/?do=findComment&comment=1279506'>More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted March 31, 2010 Share #11 Posted March 31, 2010 ...I seems to contact the locking ring in lieu of the aperture. Sounds like you arent holding the camera correctly. The hood out of the box is as good as they get for a user solution. When mine wears out completely I will replace it with the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdtaylor Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted April 1, 2010 Sounds like you arent holding the camera correctly. The hood out of the box is as good as they get for a user solution. When mine wears out completely I will replace it with the same. I have large fingers, which have fairly thick calluses from woodworking. I often catch the edge of the locking ring (which is adjacent and higher than the aperture ring) with the edge of my finger. If I am increasing the aperture, I often will inadvertently unlock the hood locking ring. On mine, it take far less effort to move the locking ring than move the aperture ring. That is why I am suspicious that my locking ring may not be "locking" correctly. Since it is different than any other lens hood, don't have anything to compare it to. Fortunately, as those who have the hood know, it stays in place when unlocked- just references a f stop lower in respect to the white dot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted April 1, 2010 Share #13 Posted April 1, 2010 I hated the 35mm Summilux's hood the first time I see it, but now I love it. The design is more complex than typical clip-on hoods, but it is secure and robust and it does not stress the lens barrels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 1, 2010 Share #14 Posted April 1, 2010 I have large fingers, which have fairly thick calluses from woodworking. ... How about a custom-made (or should that be "Taylor-made":p) wooden hood then? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted April 1, 2010 Share #15 Posted April 1, 2010 I guess I dont get my fingertips anywhere near the aperture ring. I run the ball of my thumb up the LHS aperture, and the index distal sits in the focus tab. Whats great about the hood is if you have large hands and fingers the proximal sits across the back lower taper of the hood, everything locked in place and never across the lens face. If your hood is blowing off with the breeze maybe get it fixed. Its still the best hood out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdtaylor Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share #16 Posted April 1, 2010 How about a custom-made (or should that be "Taylor-made":p) wooden hood then? Pete. Wonder what wood would work best- Ebony, with a slightly sanded finish. Definitely not maple- to much reflection . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 2, 2010 Share #17 Posted April 2, 2010 Wonder what wood would work best- Ebony, with a slightly sanded finish. Definitely not maple- to much reflection . Balsa Wood would be nice and light. Sandalwood would smell nice. Chestnut would add an air of distinction Oak would last a long time Kauri would complement the 'Leica glow'. ... and Edward Woodward would keep your camera safe. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted April 2, 2010 Share #18 Posted April 2, 2010 They would all age and crack you snob! Whats wrong with beating down a peach tin and crimping it on with a pair of pliers? Actually, no need for the iPhone to stay in touch, you could run string to your mates can on those leica meets in the long grass. "Andy sounds a bit soft" "Well he's stopped down to f/1.4 again" Edwards thumping his lid with his peach tin again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 2, 2010 Share #19 Posted April 2, 2010 They would all age and crack you snob! Whats wrong with beating down a peach tin and crimping it on with a pair of pliers? ... A peach tin and you're calling me a snob? What's wrong with a humble baked bean tin, Rob? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdtaylor Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted April 2, 2010 They would all age and crack you snob! That's why I thought Ebony- very low coefficient of expansion, fine grain, dark colored, very stable. But it is heavy. Had nothing to do with using a prestige wood. I would definitely go with something else to accompany a Hermes M7 . Besides, I have a bunch of hunks of Ebony in the shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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