Wolfgang Posted July 30, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 30, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I’m trying to replace a dented hood lens on my 50mm Summilux f/1.4 asph lens and can’t seem to unscrew it. I’ve tried various small screw drivers and none have loosened it. does anyone know what kind i have to use? I tried contacting Leica but nobody has gotten back to me about this. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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adan Posted July 30, 2018 Share #2 Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) I'm not an expert here, but I don't think the 50 f/1.4 ASPH's sliding hood is held in place with "screws" at all. I don't see any in external pictures. It is free to slide in and out, with a "stop" like the stop on a dresser or desk or file drawer, that keeps the drawer from pulling all the way out and fallng on your feet. It is the "stop" - which is probably a ridge or rim around the front edge of the main lens barrel, underneath/inside the hood (but may be protruding screw heads themselves - not visible without the hood removed) - that has to be removed. At which point the hood may easily and freely "extend" right off the front for replacement. My suspicion, looking at the cutway view of the SX 50 f/1.4 ASPH here: https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/50mm_f/1.4_ASPH_Summilux-M ...is that the whole front of the lens (externally, from the ring with the aperture index dot forward; internally, the first three lens elements) is threaded on the back, to screw into the rest of the lens, and that that whole unit has to be unscrewed. At which point the hood may just slide off backwards, or there may be access to additional small "screwdriver" screws inside to release it. I could be completely wrong, of course. If you can post a picture of the screws you are trying to turn, that will help. Edited July 30, 2018 by adan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted July 30, 2018 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/287095-how-to-unscrew-hood-on-50mm-summilux-f14-asph-lens/?do=findComment&comment=3564294'>More sharing options...
Wolfgang Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted July 30, 2018 the hood doesn’t slide off but is attached to another piece with a screw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted July 30, 2018 Share #5 Posted July 30, 2018 https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/265620-50mm-summilux-asph-lens-hood/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted July 30, 2018 Share #6 Posted July 30, 2018 you can see the hood with the screw hole in this post > https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/187477-distressing-problem-with-summilux-50-asph-hood/?p=2108035 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted July 31, 2018 Share #7 Posted July 31, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) The hood and the piece that it slides over both come off as a unit. You will need to purchase high quality jeweler screw drivers that really fit the screws properly. Mine came loose a few times and I finally used a bit of low strength loc tite on them. if this is the case with yours you may need to apply a bit of heat (carefully). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaMMnyc Posted December 1, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 1, 2019 The screw which holds the hood on came out and I need to find it to replace it. Does anyone know what type of screw it is (length, width, etc)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabrielaszalos Posted April 29, 2020 Share #9 Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) Here's a photo of the hood (from leicastoremiami.com) to get an idea of the workings 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! Edited April 29, 2020 by gabrielaszalos 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/287095-how-to-unscrew-hood-on-50mm-summilux-f14-asph-lens/?do=findComment&comment=3962968'>More sharing options...
zeedrov Posted January 12, 2021 Share #10 Posted January 12, 2021 See attached pic. Hopefully this will help. 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! 5 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/287095-how-to-unscrew-hood-on-50mm-summilux-f14-asph-lens/?do=findComment&comment=4116895'>More sharing options...
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