Leica x2 lens hood

[Paul Pilmer]

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Can anyone help is there any other option as I can't seem to find any where to buy one

[Chuck Albertson]

Can anyone help is there any other option as I can't seem to find any where to buy one

 

Any option other than what? Some choices here:

 

Amazon.com: leica x2 accessories

 

I bought the Kiwi hood a couple of years ago, and it works fine.

[Paul Pilmer]

Thanks Chuck I will give this a try

[Trivette]

I use this hood (probably a KIWI, but it doesn't say). By the way, the hood accepts a 58mm lens cap.

[CalArts 99]

I use this hood (probably a KIWI, but it doesn't say). By the way, the hood accepts a 58mm lens cap.

 

fwiw, one can also use a 49mm pinch cap on these hoods which keeps dirt/dust off the lens (can get through the vents otherwise.)

 

p.s., the Kiwi tube/filter/hood/cap set up does make the camera larger but also can help keep dust from entering the camera and onto the sensor through the retracting lens which tends to suck in air (and the X2 isn't weather sealed.)

[Trivette]

fwiw, one can also use a 49mm pinch cap on these hoods which keeps dirt/dust off the lens (can get through the vents otherwise.)

 

p.s., the Kiwi tube/filter/hood/cap set up does make the camera larger but also can help keep dust from entering the camera and onto the sensor through the retracting lens which tends to suck in air (and the X2 isn't weather sealed.)

 

I hadn't thought of that, but it gave me an idea. I have never used a UV filter to protect the front lens element, but I have now installed a protective filter between the tube and the lens shade to help prevent dust from being sucked onto the sensor. As long as it doesn't cause vignetting or otherwise obviously degrade the images, I will leave it.

 

Thanks!

[Chuck Albertson]

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I hadn't thought of that, but it gave me an idea. I have never used a UV filter to protect the front lens element, but I have now installed a protective filter between the tube and the lens shade to help prevent dust from being sucked onto the sensor. As long as it doesn't cause vignetting or otherwise obviously degrade the images, I will leave it.

 

Thanks!

 

A protective filter won't cause any vignetting, and I usually use one during the rainy season. The Hoya HD2 filters are pricey but tough, and the multi-coating works well. I usually take it off when the sun's out.

[Torquinian]

I bought a Kiwi lens adapter model LA-49X1 which also fits the X2.[Red Dot sell them]  It works very well.

[richfx]

Must the Kiwi hood / tube be used to accommodate a filter on the X2? Seems it would substantially increase the depth and thus size of the camera.

[Chuck Albertson]

The X2 lens isn't threaded for a filter, so if you want to use a filter (UV, polarizer, whatever) the Kiwi tube is one way to go. It adds to the size of the camera, yes.