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Summicron 35MM f/2 Asph


Antema

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I am sure this topic has been discussed previously but I cannot find any adequate answer what to do in the forum.

I am quite pleased with my Summicron 35/2 Asph lens, an excellent lens in many ways, but not with the plastic hood. Is there any alternative hood available?

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Antema,

Here you see three 35 Summicrons with three different hoods: 12504, 12585 and 12526. I think the 12504 is the best one, you´ll find it on ebay (expensive though) or blocket / tradera, much cheaper!

 

/Anders

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If you root around on the Net for a bit, you can find a metal 12585 hood for an exorbitant amount of money. But it will clamp onto the Summicron like a croc chomping a barramundi.

Tsk Tsk...Have these things gone up in price! :o 

I bought a mint one no box for 40 Euro free shipping just over a year ago.

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I believe the limited edition 35/2 ASPH Black Chrome comes with a 12504 clone (Don't know the part #) so I'd assume that's the most "fitting" alternative to the stock plastic hood from Leica's point of view.

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If you root around on the Net for a bit, you can find a metal 12585 hood for an exorbitant amount of money. But it will clamp onto the Summicron like a croc chomping a barramundi.

I rest my case:

 

http://www.ntnews.com.au/lifestyle/fishing/massive-croc-steals-barra-from-fishermans-line/story-fnkchy3h-1227245282638

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When I purchased my silver chrome 35 cron, it was used and came with the stock square hood, a generic 12504 and a Leica 12585 so I have the trifecta of hoods. I do wish one was silver but so far have not been brave enough to try spraying. 

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Square hoods are the most efficient at blocking stray light.

 

My new to me is just 2 days old now and I asked the dealer to be sure the shade is tight.   Is is as tight as any round one.  It is part 12526.

 

Any round hood for A42 will work fine.

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