algrove Posted August 22, 2013 Share #101 Â Posted August 22, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I caved in and bought one today from Dale. It was considerably less than this one and free shipping. I think it was their last one but not sure. Â Bill Was the Dale one in the 400 range? Thanks. Lou Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 22, 2013 Posted August 22, 2013 Hi algrove, Take a look here 12466 hood. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
menos I M6 Posted August 22, 2013 Share #102  Posted August 22, 2013 But since this thread is about a super expensive hood, I thought I'd ask if that hood does some sort of extra special flare reduction on a lens that is already pretty good in respect to flare. And it's curious too, that Leica sells the lens with a gargantuan lens hood.  I admit I was surprised to see that article. And also the other one stating that this lens is boring. The focal length might feel boring to someone who simply doesn't like a 28mm perspective, but I don't understand how the lens itself can be "boring." Anyway, like LCT says all that matters in the end is what works for each individual.....  Cal, the original big hood of the 28 Summicron and its pairing with the currently sold 28 Summicron is likely simply a matter of economics.  The hood is sold with the Summicron since it's introduction and has been shared with one or two other contemporary lenses. It is functional, works well and the plastic-injection molds and secondary tools are likely still in good shape as they hardly have reached their tool lives. It is a sound business decision to keep delivering the current 28 Summicron with that hood therefore.  When Leica updates the 28 Summicron at some point, it will likely transition to the more modern all aluminium designs, we see from the 35/1.4 FLE, 21/3.4 SE, etc …  I like to use the 12466 on the 28/2, as it prevents from things smudging or damaging the front element, when I don't have filters on the lens.  And being frank, considering the costs to buy a 28/2, the costs of the luxury 12466 even at it's now inflated price is a small cost. The reason about outrage about the luxury hoods cost really boils down to the much less costly available alternatives, which are absolutely fine in their own right.  Let's have a drink on this one: all that matters in the end is what works for each individual.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted August 22, 2013 Share #103 Â Posted August 22, 2013 BillWas the Dale one in the 400 range? Thanks. Lou Lou, It was $399 and shipped for free in the US. There is one on ebay as reported for $635. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share #104 Â Posted August 23, 2013 I'd better not dent mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted August 23, 2013 Share #105 Â Posted August 23, 2013 I'd better keep mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
349A Posted August 23, 2013 Share #106 Â Posted August 23, 2013 I'd better wax and polish mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted August 23, 2013 Share #107 Â Posted August 23, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) If you put then carefully back in the original box and store them in your safe, they will look just like new in 5 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted August 25, 2013 Share #108 Â Posted August 25, 2013 Lou, It was $399 and shipped for free in the US. There is one on ebay as reported for $635. Â Well, considering they recently used to cost in Europe the equivalent of $475, you got a good deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted August 27, 2013 Share #109 Â Posted August 27, 2013 I received my new 12466 hood today. It is a really nice accessory. Did I need it? Probably not but I am glad I have it. I will sell my other hood. The 12466 is much easier too not mistake the locking ring for the aperture ring. But do not put a lens cap on your 28 with the 12466 as I did. I have big hands and once it is on, you will have difficulty getting it off with your new expensive hood installed. I even had a filter on the lens and could not work my fingers into there. Oh well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2013 Share #110 Â Posted August 27, 2013 ... Â Bill, have a look at a 46mm Center Pinch Snap on Front Cap for Lens / Filters. It works better than any original Leica Cap and is even much cheaper. 46mm Center Pinch Snap on Front Cap for Lens / Filters | eBay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted August 27, 2013 Share #111 Â Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks I will do that. I will need to pull up ebay in English though . I will order several as I am sure to lose them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted September 9, 2013 Share #112 Â Posted September 9, 2013 Downed two beers, shouted "We are Leica" and decided to join the 500. Â Went to the Leica store and in my hand a 12466 to go with my 28 Summicron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 9, 2013 Share #113 Â Posted September 9, 2013 Welcome to the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
349A Posted September 9, 2013 Share #114 Â Posted September 9, 2013 Love this. Six pages about a hood:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share #115 Â Posted September 9, 2013 Love this. Six pages about a hood:) Â A very luvley and exclusive hood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaFotografie Posted September 9, 2013 Share #116  Posted September 9, 2013 A very luvley and exclusive hood  ...and the most well-formed hood in the world  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted September 9, 2013 Share #117 Â Posted September 9, 2013 And now the problem. Is it normal for the 12466 mounted on the 28 Summicron, to rattle? Mine certainly has a metallic rattle every time I move my camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted September 9, 2013 Share #118 Â Posted September 9, 2013 Mine dose not rattle, it fits snug. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2013 Share #119 Â Posted September 9, 2013 And now the problem. Is it normal for the 12466 mounted on the 28 Summicron, to rattle? Mine certainly has a metallic rattle every time I move my camera. Â In fact, sometimes this lens hood 12466 is built so tight, that it can not even be plugged in by the sales staff to the Summicron 28mm. So it happened to me at Leica in Solms, where I wanted to purchase a 12466. I had to buy another in Frankfurt, which fit immediately but tight enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted September 9, 2013 Share #120 Â Posted September 9, 2013 Mine rattles a little bit, but who cares since my joints rattle more than the hood. Congrats. Surprised the store even had one. Any more left? Any hint of their price, please? You can PM me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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