Beyder28 Posted September 22, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 22, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a 28mm cron in silver. Is there anything else that can be used that is not as huge and clunky as the one that comes with it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wattsy Posted September 22, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 22, 2011 There have been plenty of threads on this subject. Here is a recent lengthy one, albeit referencing the standard black version of this lens. If you want a hood that matches the silver you are probably looking at a Heavystar or similar solution (assuming these come in colours other than black). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted September 22, 2011 Share #3 Posted September 22, 2011 The hood that is often recommended is that from the 35mm Summilux Asph (previous version). While this hood looks nice it has the disadvantage that its mounting collar butts right up against the aperture ring of the 28mm Summicron, and is it is also the same diameter. This limits the abilty to change apertures quickly because it is difficult find the grips on the aperture ring even for somebody with small fingers like me. It gets worse if you want to wear gloves. But as it looks good the ergonomics takes a back seat for some people So you could try a Heavistar vented metal screw on hood. I just use the standard hood now, my reasoning being that if I'm taking photographs I can't see how ugly it is because its on the other side of the camera. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted September 22, 2011 Share #4 Posted September 22, 2011 It doesn't butt up against the aperture ring on my 28 Summicron. There is at least a 2mm gap when the hood is fully seated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 22, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 22, 2011 +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted September 22, 2011 Share #6 Posted September 22, 2011 Looks pretty good, thx, lct; best GEORG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted September 22, 2011 Share #7 Posted September 22, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) It doesn't butt up against the aperture ring on my 28 Summicron. There is at least a 2mm gap when the hood is fully seated. Yes you are right, I was trying to remember what it did from a hazy recollection:o I have just found the Summilux hood and tried it and the problem is more or less the same despite me remembering wrong. The mounting ring of the hood is a larger diameter than the Summicron aperture ring, and being much closer to the aperture ring than the standard hood holds the finger tips away from it, such that they are mostly overlapping the focus ring before I can get a grip to change aperture. The ability to adjust the aperture quickly is further impeded by the focus tab on the lens. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly Posted September 22, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 22, 2011 The hood that is often recommended is that from the 35mm Summilux Asph (previous version). While this hood looks nice it has the disadvantage that its mounting collar butts right up against the aperture ring of the 28mm Summicron, and is it is also the same diameter. This limits the abilty to change apertures quickly because it is difficult find the grips on the aperture ring even for somebody with small fingers like me. It gets worse if you want to wear gloves. But as it looks good the ergonomics takes a back seat for some people So you could try a Heavistar vented metal screw on hood. I just use the standard hood now, my reasoning being that if I'm taking photographs I can't see how ugly it is because its on the other side of the camera. Steve I use this hood on my 28mm Summicron and find it a great fit with no problems changing apertures and the it's smaller size is just right. The only downside is the cost of buying this hood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyder28 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted September 22, 2011 Is it possible to find silver version of the 35mm lux hood? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 23, 2011 Share #10 Posted September 23, 2011 I don't think so. Even the silver and titanium versions of the 35/1.4 asph v2 had the same 12589 black plastic hood if memory serves. I don't own those lenses though so i may be wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted September 28, 2011 Share #11 Posted September 28, 2011 Has anyone tried the Contax GG1 hood (for the G series lenses). I would be concerned about vignetting, as this hood was designed for an f2.8 lens. I use the longer GG2 on my chrome Summilux 35 ASPH. I find this very satisfactory with a well fitting titanium lens cap. I found the official 28 Suumicron hood too bulky on my 35 Lux after giving up with the flimsy original Lux hood, with its "self-detaching" cap, which could be brushed off with a sleeve. I hope to do a deal on a 28 Summicron in a couple of weeks. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgray Posted September 28, 2011 Share #12 Posted September 28, 2011 Has anyone tried the Contax GG1 hood (for the G series lenses). I would be concerned about vignetting, as this hood was designed for an f2.8 lens. I use the longer GG2 on my chrome Summilux 35 ASPH. I find this very satisfactory with a well fitting titanium lens cap. I found the official 28 Suumicron hood too bulky on my 35 Lux after giving up with the flimsy original Lux hood, with its "self-detaching" cap, which could be brushed off with a sleeve. I hope to do a deal on a 28 Summicron in a couple of weeks. Wilson I have one, put it on my lens once, and then never used it again. They are cheap enough used to try out. I didn't like it ultimately because it was a screw in hood. I don't recall any problems with it vignetting, but I'm not sure I ever even shot any pictures with it mounted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.edwards1 Posted September 29, 2011 Share #13 Posted September 29, 2011 I always used to use my hood on this lens until I found that front part of the lens started to become loose. I spoke to Leica UK about the problem - I then tightened the set screws on the front of the lens which fixed the problem. I concluded that the root cause of the problem was that the large rectangular hood puts pressure on the front part of the lens causing it to loosen. I decided to stop using the lens hood on this lens - never looked back - I cannot see any noticeable deterioration in my images although never have done an A / B comparison. I still keep the hood in my camera bag 'just in case' lighting conditions are difficult. Also the front of my lens has not loosened since. Best regards, Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted September 29, 2011 Share #14 Posted September 29, 2011 It is people who take the lens off by grabbing the lens hood that causes the front of the lens to become loose. Use the barrel of the lens. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted September 29, 2011 Share #15 Posted September 29, 2011 It is people who take the lens off by grabbing the lens hood that causes the front of the lens to become loose. Use the barrel of the lens. Steve Steve, The problem is that even with the 35 Lux, which has a longer barrel than the 28 Summicron, it is a bit of a squeeze to get in to grip the lens with the "Frankenhood" fitted. I also found it obscured rather more of the VF than I would like. I have a Spanish friend on the forum who had a lot of problems with his 28 Summicron "self disassembling". Maybe mounting it with the hood may be been a partial cause. I gave him my unused standard 35 Lux hood to use instead. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronan Posted September 29, 2011 Share #16 Posted September 29, 2011 +1 Where did you find it? WHat is it called? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 29, 2011 Share #17 Posted September 29, 2011 It is the Leica hood # 12589. 12589 Leica Lens Hood for 35/1.4 asph # 11874 (Adorama) 12589 Leica Lens Hood for 35/1.4 asph # 11874 (B&H) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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