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Does a leica hood fit a voitlander lens ?


JackStantler

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The correct hood is a LH-4N from Voigtlander. Not sure about the earlier Chron hoods but the IV detachable hood requires a groove in the outer bezel of the lens to secure the hood that is not present on the Skopar. I highly recommend the vented LH-4N. On the cheap, you may be able to fit a B+W 39mm #900 Rubber Lens Hood. Should you try an alternative hood, take a shot at f/22 to insure that it does not vignette.

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If you have the original screw thread 35/2.5 type (NOT the so-called 'Compact' or M fitting versions) then by removing its screw-on lens hood you will probably get a 12855 or similar fixing hood to fit. The spring fingers in the Leitz hoods will - if you're lucky - provide enough grip to keep it in place . . . But from my own experience with the similarly styled 25/4 I should warn you that it doesn't take much pressure to dislodge the hood. I think it's a much safer idea to buy one of inexpensive Chinese 39mm screw fitting hoods that mimic the design of the 12585. And far cheaper . . .

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I think it's a much safer idea to buy one of inexpensive Chinese 39mm screw fitting hoods that mimic the design of the 12585. And far cheaper . . .

 

Agreed. The clip on hoods are great if they need to be taken off quickly to change filters, otherwise a nice Chinese metal hood is perfect.

 

Steve

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