Hoods in SL lenses

[biswasg]

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I was wondering if there was a third-party lens hood on the design of the Q3, the edges slanting inwards, instead of the current huge lens hood for the VE24-90.

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[theseahawk]

I’ll be interested to see the 50mm Summicron SL hood that @Overgaard mentioned he was planning to make. I agree the OEM is clunky and conspicuous, albeit effective. 

[Knarf]

Anyone know if the Sigma LH878-03 lens hood will fit the SL 24-70mm f2.8?

 

[CptSlevin]

3 hours ago, Knarf said:

Anyone know if the Sigma LH878-03 lens hood will fit the SL 24-70mm f2.8?

 

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[Luke_Miller]

Regarding lens hoods:

I always use a lens hood.

I used to travel with a tour group and produce a video of the trip using the shots I took.  One trip (Glacier National Park) I did not take but produced the video using the shots from those who went. In the shots of the group members, I could see what they were using, smart phones, point and shoots, and DSLRs with and without hoods deployed.  In processing the files taken at the glacier, I found that, in general, the best images from a contrast and clarity standpoint came from those using a lens hood.  I agree hoods can be a PITA and I have no criticism of those who prefer to not use them. In my case I keep mine mounted, so I don't have to think about whether the image would be better with it.

[Photoworks]

On 8/30/2024 at 5:21 AM, Knarf said:

Anyone know if the Sigma LH878-03 lens hood will fit the SL 24-70mm f2.8?

 

NO, different mount.

[BillCB]

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I always use the hood- in fact they have saved my lenses a couple of times. They stay on my lenses, never take them off unless I need to clean the front element.

Another ancillary benefit, for me, is identifying a lens in my bag. I mostly use the Apo 21, Apo 35 and Apo 75. They are stored vertically in my shoulder bag and I can identify each lens just by feel. The 21 has a shallow scalloped hood, the 35 has a rectangular one and the 75 has a round one.

 

 

[jaapv]

20 hours ago, Photoworks said:

NO, different mount.

Both Leica and Sigma have a 82 mm filter thread. Amazon has a wide range, all well under 20$. 

[Photoworks]

or you can buy the replacement hoot for the Leica lens
Leica 12309 Lens Hood for SL 24-70 f/2.8

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1746507-REG/leica_12309_lens_hood_for_vario_elmarit_sl.html

https://www.ebay.com/itm/385281779247

 

[davidmknoble]

I use a lot of filter systems (Breakthrough Photography and Wine Country Camera) so they have to mount on the front of the lens.  this means a lens hood won’t fit.  However, that’s stationary use for landscape work.

I try not to use the hood unless - 1) its really windy out and I want to protect the front element, 2) its raining or snowing and I want to keep the front element from needing wiped off every few seconds, but otherwise, I don’t use them as they get in the way.  I do take them, I just normally leave them in the bag…

[gregfountain]

Don't know how active this thread is, but I've gone the full gamut on this subject and found some interesting reads by others that led me to using hoods, but not filters. The hood provides some protection against bangs and drops as detailed in an earlier reply, and based on what I read, I believe there are very few filters that are perfectly flat and free of distorsions so putting them in front of glass I spent a lot for is regressive. Many disagree and that's fine, it's just my belief. 

[jaapv]

For your belief the major filter makers offer so-called “ protective “ filters which are more thin (no discernible aberrations), made of tougher glass ( less risk of a broken filter scratching the front element) and nano-coated ( Less likely to get dirty, easier to clean and minimal reflections) B+W 007 for example.
UV filters are made ... errr... to filter UV light, which is not needed on "modern" (since ca 1960) lenses, at least, not below about 4000 m above sea level. They are not specifically meant to protect lenses.

[Guest]

I generally don't use them. For me, they tend to get in the way and make turning a polarizer very difficult. 

[jaapv]

https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/06/the-comprehensive-ranking-of-the-major-uv-filters-on-the-market/

https://www.wired.com/2011/06/photographs-taken-through-50-uv-filters/

[thatkatmat]

9 hours ago, gregfountain said:

Don't know how active this thread is, but I've gone the full gamut on this subject and found some interesting reads by others that led me to using hoods, but not filters. The hood provides some protection against bangs and drops as detailed in an earlier reply, and based on what I read, I believe there are very few filters that are perfectly flat and free of distorsions so putting them in front of glass I spent a lot for is regressive. Many disagree and that's fine, it's just my belief. 

I agree with this, but, I still use the filters for protection (I buy and sell way too much to keep the front element exposed). I take them off if I'm doing night shots or something that might induce flare. It's funny, we spend thousands on tiny incremental benefits in IQ then throw a cheap filter over it. I've done tests (years ago) to see if I could tell the difference with my own eyes...I couldn't.

But, I also use Leica filters, which makes (me) feel better about throwing more glass over my $6K lens. 

 

[jaapv]

2 hours ago, thatkatmat said:

I agree with this, but, I still use the filters for protection (I buy and sell way too much to keep the front element exposed). I take them off if I'm doing night shots or something that might induce flare. It's funny, we spend thousands on tiny incremental benefits in IQ then throw a cheap filter over it. I've done tests (years ago) to see if I could tell the difference with my own eyes...I couldn't.

But, I also use Leica filters, which makes (me) feel better about throwing more glass over my $6K lens. 

 

Leica filters are not made by Leica. For the highest quality filters get the top line of for instance Heliopan or B+W.

[thatkatmat]

34 minutes ago, jaapv said:

Leica filters are not made by Leica. For the highest quality filters get the top line of for instance Heliopan or B+W.

Really, that sucks because I've spent a ton of $ on Leica filters for my Leica lenses and Zeiss filters for my Zeiss lenses and so on...The link you posted a few posts up says otherwise and that Leica is actually the best Filter on their list ...so maybe you can clarify so I can understand?

[jaapv]

It depends what firm they farmed out to. If it is B+W they are fine -but for instance the IR filters were by Marumi and the B+W 486 had a far better spectral response. 

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[Olaf_ZG]

On 9/2/2024 at 10:47 PM, Photoworks said:

or you can buy the replacement hoot for the Leica lens
Leica 12309 Lens Hood for SL 24-70 f/2.8

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1746507-REG/leica_12309_lens_hood_for_vario_elmarit_sl.html

https://www.ebay.com/itm/385281779247

 

This one I bought, for both on the lux or 24-90. Like it so much more than the original ones.

[davidmknoble]

Just a suggestion, don’t shoot on the coast, with wind and sand, and point your lens into that wind without a filter.  I’ve shot the coast for a decade and just use a filter because it’s cheaper to throw away when it gets scratched than the lens.

Filters and hoods all have their place to either protect the lens or the photograph.  Knowing when to use them is the key!