paul chiu Posted April 27, 2016 Share #1 Posted April 27, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just received Leica Q. Is it normal for the Leica hood to be really tight initially? Does it get more tight with a 49mm filter on? I could not get it to the point where some click sounds. So I stopped, afraid I may twist the lens assembly off. Does it matters if the hood is not screwed all the way? Finally, with the hood on, is it possible to use a lens cap on the filter or just the summilux/1.7? Thanks. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kikouyou Posted April 27, 2016 Share #2 Posted April 27, 2016 You can screw the hood all the way. It will not click. It will just stop. you should screw it all the way to avoid having some vignetting. The lens and the hood are very tight and this is a good thing. The filter does not touch the hood, if it does, use another one as it should not touch it. Last question, I do not understand it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul chiu Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted April 27, 2016 You can screw the hood all the way. It will not click. It will just stop. you should screw it all the way to avoid having some vignetting. The lens and the hood are very tight and this is a good thing. The filter does not touch the hood, if it does, use another one as it should not touch it. Last question, I do not understand it... sorry, i meant Finally, with the hood on, is it possible to use a lens cap on the filter or just the summilux/1.7? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted April 27, 2016 Share #4 Posted April 27, 2016 The lens cap fits over the hood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul chiu Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted April 27, 2016 The lens cap fits over the hood. The Leica slip on cap is round. How? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonetics Posted April 27, 2016 Share #6 Posted April 27, 2016 Yes, the lens cap fit the hood which some people may not be aware. the hood may not look round but the mould shape is round so it fits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted April 27, 2016 Share #7 Posted April 27, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have completely stopped using a lens cap. The hood is excellent for protecting the front of the lens. For me the lens cap is completely unnecessary when using the hood. One less thing to drop or lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Hoge Posted April 27, 2016 Share #8 Posted April 27, 2016 The Leica slip on cap is round. How? Just push it on the hood. It fits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikouyou Posted April 27, 2016 Share #9 Posted April 27, 2016 I have completely stopped using a lens cap. The hood is excellent for protecting the front of the lens. For me the lens cap is completely unnecessary when using the hood. One less thing to drop or lose. The only reason to use the cap is dust protection in day to day use or element protection particularly close to the see. As the hood provides enough physical protection to the lens or the UV filter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul chiu Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted April 27, 2016 what uv or clear filters are you all using for the Q? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Hoge Posted April 28, 2016 Share #11 Posted April 28, 2016 what uv or clear filters are you all using for the Q? B&W 49 MRC Nano Clear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranchhand Posted April 28, 2016 Share #12 Posted April 28, 2016 Somewhat unconventional, but I use an Op/Tech Hood Hat Mini for my Leica Q and have been most happy with its performance. The Hood Hat Mini (not the Mini PK) actually covers most of the Q Lens. I am very pleased with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marchyman Posted April 28, 2016 Share #13 Posted April 28, 2016 what uv or clear filters are you all using for the Q? None. I use the lens cap when transporting the camera. The cap stays with the neoprene camera case when the camera is out for use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herve5 Posted April 28, 2016 Share #14 Posted April 28, 2016 I have completely stopped using a lens cap. The hood is excellent for protecting the front of the lens. For me the lens cap is completely unnecessary when using the hood. One less thing to drop or lose. Same here, but I must say I don't walk with the long Leica strap and the Q 'out in the wind', instead I have a little bag, ensuring a reasonably clean environment 99% of the time. I understand someone using the long strap will be more annoyed with dirt a priori... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxen Posted April 28, 2016 Share #15 Posted April 28, 2016 B&W 49 MRC Nano Clear Same here. I almost never used UV filters on my cameras and its a long time since I purchased one for my Q. But with a 4000€ camera I'm not taking any risk so I attached that filter to my lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul chiu Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted April 30, 2016 Thanks all. The hood did loosen up and now stops solidly at some point, reassuringly. The cap is tight and takes a little effort to put on, easy to remove. Got the thumbs-up today and this really helps with the ergonomics. The color matches perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted April 30, 2016 Share #17 Posted April 30, 2016 Same here, but I must say I don't walk with the long Leica strap and the Q 'out in the wind', instead I have a little bag, ensuring a reasonably clean environment 99% of the time. I understand someone using the long strap will be more annoyed with dirt a priori... I also sometimes keep the Q in a small bag when I'm walking around. It depends on how spontaneous I want to be with taking photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsart Posted April 30, 2016 Share #18 Posted April 30, 2016 I use a 49mm center pinch generic cap, cost about $3.99. Its small enough to be able to take on/off with the hood mounted, slips right in past it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul chiu Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share #19 Posted April 30, 2016 I use a 49mm center pinch generic cap, cost about $3.99. Its small enough to be able to take on/off with the hood mounted, slips right in past it can you post a link? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsart Posted April 30, 2016 Share #20 Posted April 30, 2016 can you post a link? Just go to B&H, Adorama, Amazon, Ebay etc Type 49mm center pinch lens cap, its a generic piece of plastic, any of them will work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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