dkCambridgeshire Posted July 3, 2013 Share #1 Posted July 3, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) At least two UK dealers now have the X Vario lens hood in stock. I have just ordered one from my regular Leica Premier Dealer ... who is 1p cheaper than the other dealer whose inventory shows as being 'in stock'. I already have the grip - and a secondhand Olympus EVF - now need the finger loop (Large) to compete the required accessory kit. Finger loops are the same as used on the M but are not in stock anywhere. I was hoping to find an aftermarket hood but it's an awkward size/shape and fitting to match. Good quality branded stick-on screen protectors are also available now via Ebay. Best wishes dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 Hi dkCambridgeshire, Take a look here X Vario lens hood - dealers have them in stock. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Peter L Posted July 3, 2013 Share #2 Posted July 3, 2013 I bought this one, 43mm Screw Vented Lens Hood for Leica M LM Voigtlander Summicron Lens Lens Cap | eBay my grip should arrive tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted July 3, 2013 I bought this one, 43mm Screw Vented Lens Hood for Leica M LM Voigtlander Summicron Lens Lens Cap | eBay my grip should arrive tomorrow But does it vignette the image at zoomed wide angle settings? dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted July 4, 2013 Share #4 Posted July 4, 2013 I bought this one, 43mm Screw Vented Lens Hood for Leica M LM Voigtlander Summicron Lens Lens Cap | eBay my grip should arrive tomorrow Dose the lens hood fit? They say it will not fit... 43mm Leica filter don't fit as wel..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted July 5, 2013 Share #5 Posted July 5, 2013 Dose the lens hood fit? They say it will not fit... 43mm Leica filter don't fit as wel..... Would appreciate details of "they say" who are "they" ? Leica do not currently make a 43mm filter - nice one Leica! Perhaps they feel the XV does not need one? I don't have access to a 43mm of any make right now so can't try, but I am surprised by the OP's last point. More info is needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted July 5, 2013 I have screwed two different makes of 43mm filter into my X Vario. I do not know yet exactly how the lens hood attaches to the XV - my XV hood should arrive today - it might not be a screw-in fit. It's unlikely that Leica actually manufacture 'Leica' branded filters - they are probably sub-contracted; it should be relatively easy for Leica to offer 'Leica' branded 43mm filters as Hoya, B&W et al all make them. Leica have not offered a filter adaptor for the X1 and X2 even though users need one eg if they want to use a polariser or close-up lenses. Accessory filters and filter accessories appear to be a low Leica Camera AG priority for the X series cameras. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papimuzo Posted July 5, 2013 Share #7 Posted July 5, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) 43 mm. UV filter from B&W (Willkommen bei Foto Huppert) fit perfectly on XV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2013 Share #8 Posted July 5, 2013 43 mm. UV filter from B&W (Willkommen bei Foto Huppert) fit perfectly on XV. sorry a mistake. mbr klaus-michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted July 5, 2013 Share #9 Posted July 5, 2013 Yes, for 43mm filters in the UK I have found e b+w uv Mrc at Robert white Also the Zeiss T* at amazon Hoya is great but does not make the HD or pro1 at this size and I would pass on their basic model for Zeiss or b+w (Mrc only) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2013 Share #10 Posted July 5, 2013 Yes, for 43mm filters in the UK I have found e b+w uv Mrc at Robert whiteAlso the Zeiss T* at amazon Hoya is great but does not make the HD or pro1 at this size and I would pass on their basic model for Zeiss or b+w (Mrc only) hi, B&W version 3mm slimline the best for X-Vario. mbr klaus-michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted July 6, 2013 At least two UK dealers now have the X Vario lens hood in stock. I have just ordered one from my regular Leica Premier Dealer ... who is 1p cheaper than the other dealer whose inventory shows as being 'in stock'. I already have the grip - and a secondhand Olympus EVF - now need the finger loop (Large) to compete the required accessory kit. Finger loops are the same as used on the M but are not in stock anywhere. I was hoping to find an aftermarket hood but it's an awkward size/shape and fitting to match. Good quality branded stick-on screen protectors are also available now via Ebay. Best wishes dunk The X Vario hood has not arrived yet due to Royal Mail Peterborough postal workers' industrial action ... they all walked out of the Werrington sorting office in support of a colleague who has been disciplined. As soon as the package arrives I'll find out if it's 'screw in' or some other type of fitting. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
euston Posted July 6, 2013 Share #12 Posted July 6, 2013 I got mine yesterday. Yes, it does screw in. It's quite a chunky article with a very substantial cap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted July 6, 2013 Share #13 Posted July 6, 2013 hi, B&W version 3mm slimline the best for X-Vario. mbr klaus-michael I ended up with the Zeiss one. It works great: 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/208129-x-vario-lens-hood-dealers-have-them-in-stock/?do=findComment&comment=2367912'>More sharing options...
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euston Posted July 10, 2013 Share #15 Posted July 10, 2013 Beware of using a normally sized filter! Vignetting occurs towards the wide end of the zoom when combined with the lens hood. Unfortunately, Klaus-Michael’s solution is only good if you don’t want to use the lens hood, as the slimline filter has no front thread. I decided that the lens hood was more useful and put the 43mm filter back on my Zeiss Biogon 35/2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted July 10, 2013 My hood finally arrived this morning; it's well made, has a good quality matt black interior, a substantial cap and a draw-string pouch. If the hood is kept on the camera the original 'clip-in' lens cap for the camera is redundant - so the pouch is a useful storage bag for it to avoid it getting lost. The large push-on cap is a friction fit and it's good and tight and will not fall off - the cap interior is fabric lined where it slides onto the hood. With the hood screwed into the camera lens, and with the hood cap on, the camera plus hood plus handgrip is a snug fit into a small size Leica M 8/9 neopren case - which is much cheaper than the X Vario ever-ready case or a leather protector case. I'll seldom be using a filter unless I need a polariser so the hood will be a semi-permanent fixture - apart from when using adapted Elpro lenses for close-up photography. 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! dunk Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! dunk ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/208129-x-vario-lens-hood-dealers-have-them-in-stock/?do=findComment&comment=2371111'>More sharing options...
miatadan Posted July 11, 2013 Share #17 Posted July 11, 2013 dunk Does the half case allow access to battery compartment without removing the case? do you have photo of case from back view of X Vario? Thanks Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted July 11, 2013 dunk Does the half case allow access to battery compartment without removing the case? do you have photo of case from back view of X Vario? Thanks Dan Dan, I do not have a half case (protector case) - but the case requires removal to access the battery. I use a small M 'Neopren Case' as it fits my X Vario with handgrip and lens hood ... and its cheaper. There aren't any cases which allow battery access without removing them. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsh Posted July 11, 2013 Share #19 Posted July 11, 2013 To access the battery, the 1/2 case must be removed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 9, 2013 Share #20 Posted August 9, 2013 I just got notification that my lens hood is on it's way from B&H, so they are now available in the US. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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