Fipsy Posted May 1, 2017 Share #1 Â Posted May 1, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey, Â I'm searching a metal front cap in silver/chrome for the Summicron 50mm 5th version. Cause of the integrated hood the standard 39mm don't match. Â Maybe someone has a idea. Â Thank you very much! Â Daniel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luigi bertolotti Posted May 1, 2017 Share #2  Posted May 1, 2017 There is, available, the squeeze-grip 14038... but is of (good) black plastic... I have an old metal silver cap with E39 filter thread ("Leica - canada" black writing in front) but of course mounting and dismounting it is an annoyance... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fipsy Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share #3 Â Posted May 1, 2017 Thank for the answer. I have the plastic one. But I search a metal one. It just looks better :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 1, 2017 Share #4 Â Posted May 1, 2017 You could try the metal cap of the Voigtlander 15 mm (old type) But if it fits, you'd have to do something about the logo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 1, 2017 Share #5  Posted May 1, 2017 I have no 50/2 v5 with me here so i don't know if the 14398 lens cap for 50/2 apo can fit on it. If it does, the silver version of the 14398 cap could be an idea.  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272027-searching-a-metal-front-cap-for-summicron-50mm-v/?do=findComment&comment=3266219'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 1, 2017 Share #6 Â Posted May 1, 2017 Hum... the box is clearly marked "for the APO"... which has a long "nose"... and this hood indeed is rather deep...dunno if can fit the std. Summicron... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 1, 2017 Share #7 Â Posted May 1, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Perhaps it can cover the aperture ring i don't know. I'll check when i return home in a couple of days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted May 1, 2017 Share #8 Â Posted May 1, 2017 https://www.ebay.com/itm/252800654052 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 1, 2017 Share #9  Posted May 1, 2017 A42 slip-on lens caps like 14031 & 14321 below won't fit 50/2 v5 Summicrons due to their built-in hood i'm afraid. No problem on 50/2 v4 though.  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272027-searching-a-metal-front-cap-for-summicron-50mm-v/?do=findComment&comment=3266679'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 2, 2017 Share #10 Â Posted May 2, 2017 ... and the ebay seller above linked is even (and appreciably) so precise to detail the fact evidenced by lct... Â Suitable For: - Summicron M 50mm f/2(1st- 4th version) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 2, 2017 Share #11 Â Posted May 2, 2017 Define 4th version Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ru2far2c Posted May 2, 2017 Share #12  Posted May 2, 2017 Hey,  I'm searching a metal front cap in silver/chrome for the Summicron 50mm 5th version. Cause of the integrated hood the standard 39mm don't match.  Maybe someone has a idea.  Thank you very much!  Daniel Daniel,  Check with Ken Hansen khpny19@aol.com he is New York city. He is lieca dealer. He does not have a web site. He does everything by email and has decent  inventory of  leica gear. He usually replies to your email with in a day or two at most.  Good luck in your search. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 2, 2017 Share #13  Posted May 2, 2017 Define 4th version This one, for example...   (its REAL cap at right...) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  I take for good the sequence :  1st : collapsible Mount, 7 elements 2nd : fixed Mount 7 elements (plus the DR...) 3rd : 6 elements (typical number 11817) 4th : 6 elements, new lens design (typical number 11819) 5th : same design, built in hood. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  I take for good the sequence :  1st : collapsible Mount, 7 elements 2nd : fixed Mount 7 elements (plus the DR...) 3rd : 6 elements (typical number 11817) 4th : 6 elements, new lens design (typical number 11819) 5th : same design, built in hood. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272027-searching-a-metal-front-cap-for-summicron-50mm-v/?do=findComment&comment=3267205'>More sharing options...
lct Posted May 3, 2017 Share #14  Posted May 3, 2017 Just to add to the discussion... Is version 5 version 4 or version 6?  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272027-searching-a-metal-front-cap-for-summicron-50mm-v/?do=findComment&comment=3267306'>More sharing options...
lct Posted May 5, 2017 Share #15  Posted May 5, 2017 The 14398 metal slip-on cap for 50/2 apo fits nicely on my current 50/2 v5 (pic). It has no play on the barrel but it is not tight enough to prevent it from slipping as is. Can be used securely over the regular 14038 plastic cap though. For aesthetes and plastic haters only .  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272027-searching-a-metal-front-cap-for-summicron-50mm-v/?do=findComment&comment=3269053'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 5, 2017 Share #16 Â Posted May 5, 2017 Just to add to the discussion... Is version 5 version 4 or version 6? Â LeicaM_5020_Versions_01.jpg the #3 is the DR... a variant, not a version... Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 5, 2017 Share #17  Posted May 5, 2017 the #3 is the DR... a variant, not a version...  Sure but one could think that the current "v5" is a variant of v4 as well. Here's what Camera Repair dot Com used to write in 2010. Just a question of wording i guess . « Version 3: As Version 2 but DR physical embodiment. Simultaneous in time and overlapping serial numbers as well. Without the "EYES", the DR functions identically to version 2 focusing down to 1 meter. With the "EYES", which render a generalized parallax offset adjustment, the lens will crank out to a focal distance of only 48cm. Mechanically extremely complex, this lens represents what is widely regarded as an amazing high point in Leica's manufacturing capabilities. 1957-1968. » Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 6, 2017 Share #18  Posted May 6, 2017 Uhm... making a good hair splitting on terminology... I can argue that a "variant" is commercially available together with the "standard" (and this is the DR case), while a "version" supersedes the previous one on pricelists (which is the "v4-v5" case) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 6, 2017 Share #19  Posted May 6, 2017 Makes sense indeed. You convinced me  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272027-searching-a-metal-front-cap-for-summicron-50mm-v/?do=findComment&comment=3269582'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 6, 2017 Share #20  Posted May 6, 2017 I too would like to find a "proper" silver metal cap for my LTM 1999 version of Type 5 of the 50mm Summicron. A black plastic cap looks silly on a chrome LTM camera/chrome lens and when I have a filter on as I do 99% of the time, pale yellow for B&W or Skylight 1A for colour reversal, the plastic cap is very easily knocked off. I have spotted it every time so far but sooner or later, probably sooner, it will drop off and I won't notice it.  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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