yst Posted October 31, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 31, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good day! Just received a gift of "Leica Summicron-T 23mm f/2 ASPH Lens", not familiar with it yet... but seeing while it's lens hood can be locked in firmly on the forward way, however can NOT be locked, or fit tight on the reverse way... Is it by design? Can this lens hood fit by not to move loosely on the reverse way, or it is not designed for reverse fit/lock on the lens? In a second question, this lens-hook is big compared to the lens (23mm/f2), how many of you do use the hood on this lens? Or you mostly use the lens without this bulky hood? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wda Posted October 31, 2018 Share #2 Posted October 31, 2018 Lucky owner. Regarding locking the hood in reverse position, in general I have found when new there is resistance to being locked. It does ease with repeated use. Not able to answer your second question. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfweir Posted October 31, 2018 Share #3 Posted October 31, 2018 it gets easier with time I'm old school and always use the hood😀 this one is no exception best George 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted November 1, 2018 Share #4 Posted November 1, 2018 Do you use the hood because of flair reductions or lens protection? Maybe both 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted November 1, 2018 Share #5 Posted November 1, 2018 32 minutes ago, Alex U. said: Do you use the hood because of flair reductions or lens protection? Maybe both 🙂 I am a strong advocate of using lens hoods, whenever possible. They remain fitted, when possible, even specifying and adapting my many cases to accommodate them. That is how seriously I believe in their value to my photography. Flare can occcur any time with any lens. The hood provides good protection. Occasionally I use my hand, a friend, or neigbouring buildings and trees to augment my defences against flare. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted November 1, 2018 Share #6 Posted November 1, 2018 (edited) I posted this in another thread about hoods for the 18-56. The same hood works on the 23 and provides adequate protection and flare avoidance. FWIW 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 November 1, 2018 by Bill W 3 1 Quote 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/291055-lens-hood-question-for-leica-summicron-t-23mm-f2-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3623583'>More sharing options...
danielfrimley Posted November 1, 2018 Share #7 Posted November 1, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) When mounting the native hood in reverse you need to start 90° offset from the forward position - I line up the "Leica 23mm" text with the top of the lens IIRC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfweir Posted November 1, 2018 Share #8 Posted November 1, 2018 11 hours ago, Alex U. said: Do you use the hood because of flair reductions or lens protection? Maybe both 🙂 I care more about flare than about lens protection. Lenses are tools to be used, not mollycoddled 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfweir Posted November 1, 2018 Share #9 Posted November 1, 2018 11 hours ago, Alex U. said: Do you use the hood because of flair reductions or lens protection? Maybe both 🙂 I care more about flare than about lens protection. Lenses are tools to be used, not mollycoddled 😉 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! 2 Quote 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/291055-lens-hood-question-for-leica-summicron-t-23mm-f2-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3623773'>More sharing options...
gfweir Posted November 1, 2018 Share #10 Posted November 1, 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! I used two bodies to shoot this parade, two lenses, 35 f1.4 & 85 f1.2 (yes they were canons) Lost one body to the rain that night, but what the hell I shot some half decent images and none had flare 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I used two bodies to shoot this parade, two lenses, 35 f1.4 & 85 f1.2 (yes they were canons) Lost one body to the rain that night, but what the hell I shot some half decent images and none had flare ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/291055-lens-hood-question-for-leica-summicron-t-23mm-f2-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3623774'>More sharing options...
ramarren Posted November 2, 2018 Share #11 Posted November 2, 2018 On 11/1/2018 at 6:52 AM, Bill W said: I posted this in another thread about hoods for the 18-56. The same hood works on the 23 and provides adequate protection and flare avoidance. FWIW 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! That looks very much like the standard Nikon lens hood for a Nikkor 35mm f/2 AI lens, which would fit fine since it's also 52mm thread. Given all the reports of problems with the Leica clip on hoods, I'd just buy and use a screw in metal hood like that and leave the Leica hood in the box. And yes: I always use a lens hood for lens protection, reduced flare, and better overall contrast. To me, a lens hood is vital part of a good lens. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petercoll Posted November 2, 2018 Share #12 Posted November 2, 2018 Dear yst, I found the same dilemma. My solution is to turn the reversed lens hood till you find the next notch round the barrel, then twist. It annoyed me at first, but a delicate touch without forcing gets it to click home by trial and error. Incidentally, the 18mm lens, Leica says, is designed whereby it doesn’t need any lens hood. I read this somewhere in an official Leica page. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaHakka Posted May 31, 2019 Share #13 Posted May 31, 2019 On 11/1/2018 at 6:52 AM, Bill W said: I posted this in another thread about hoods for the 18-56. The same hood works on the 23 and provides adequate protection and flare avoidance. FWIW 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! What is this hood ? Could you provide a direct link to it ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted June 1, 2019 Share #14 Posted June 1, 2019 7 hours ago, LeicaHakka said: What is this hood ? Could you provide a direct link to it ? This might be it but it has been many months since I bought it. This seller has several 52mm hoods. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Round-Metal-52mm-Lens-Hood-for-Canon-Nikon-Pentax-Sony-Nikkor-Lens/172525079229?hash=item282b4bcabd:g:MSQAAOSw3v5YnbjY 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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