MyLeicaWorld Posted August 28, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 28, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have already bought a v5 chrome summicron 35. It comes with a square plastic hood, but there are oem black metal round hoods on the market. So my question is, is it possible to find a leica metal chrome hood for my chrome 35 summicron? has anyone seen one? There are some metal silver round hoods for summilux 35 but never seen a chrome one for chrome 35 .. thank you.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bayernfan Posted August 29, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) Yes, the 12504 hood was made in silver and titanium, they are rare. I use a black 12504 with my black 35 summicron v5 and much prefer it to the standard square plastic hood. https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/12504 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 August 29, 2019 by bayernfan 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/300818-is-it-possible-to-find-oem-chrome-round-hood-for-summicron-v5/?do=findComment&comment=3808541'>More sharing options...
MyLeicaWorld Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, bayernfan said: Yes, the 12504 hood was made in silver and titanium, they are rare. I use a black 12504 with my black 35 summicron v5 and much prefer it to the standard square plastic hood. https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/12504 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! Ohh I see; I am about to buy an unused black version. But there are two versions I think. The photo you load is thinner. You can see mine is thicker .. if I could find I would prefer the chrome thin version. What do you think how will it look on my chrome summicron? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein K S Posted August 29, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 29, 2019 I have both the «thin» and «fat» versions in black for my silver 35 cron v4. And while being a chrome fan, those two black hoods still look great 😁 PS: I find even the black ones to be somewhat hard to come by... at least «locally». So I would definitely grab the beautiful silver 12504 if it passed by, but I would not wait for it... 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeicaWorld Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted August 29, 2019 16 minutes ago, Stein K S said: I have both the «thin» and «fat» versions in black for my silver 35 cron v4. And while being a chrome fan, those two black hoods still look great 😁 PS: I find even the black ones to be somewhat hard to come by... at least «locally». So I would definitely grab the beautiful silver 12504 if it passed by, but I would not wait for it... 😉 So today gonna get the unused black fat one for 200 usd .. do you think the price is ok? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 29, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 29, 2019 OK if you really want it. I wouldn't pay that amount in a month of Sundays. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein K S Posted August 29, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 29, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Agree with Jaapv. Paid less than 100 USD for mine. A few years ago though... But then again; in seven years everything (read; moneys) is forgotten. While the hood will still be there to be enjoyed 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted August 29, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 29, 2019 You are looking at the 12585H. I think USD $200 is steep, unless you are buying like new and a collector. Yes, the prices have gone up over the last year, but I would say $150 is more reasonable for an excellent used example I paid less for my two in good to excellent condition. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeicaWorld Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, jaapv said: OK if you really want it. I wouldn't pay that amount in a month of Sundays. So last question.. do you think that it really looks too bulky with this hood.. It loses its compact look .. you agree with? Square one is really small and tiny but plastic ... Edited August 29, 2019 by double_0_se7en Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted August 29, 2019 Share #10 Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) Put it on the camera and decide. I use one on a 35 Summaron and I love it. The vents make it disappear when viewed from the viewfinder. I would happily use it on a Summicron. Then again, I am averse to plastic, but it does work well for its intended purpose. Edited August 29, 2019 by Mute-on 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeicaWorld Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted August 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, Mute-on said: Put it on the camera and decide. I use one on a 35 Summaron and I love it. The vents make it disappear when viewed from the viewfinder. I would happily use it on a Summicron. Then again, I am averse to plastic, but it does work well for its intended purpose. Thank you .. Will try and decide .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted August 29, 2019 Share #12 Posted August 29, 2019 Depends if you prefer aesthetics or efficiency. In the latter case i would keep the original 12526 rectangular clip-on plastic hood (pic). It is compact and offers the better compromise for protection against light, rain and bumps IMHO. I like much the metal vented hoods 12585 (or similar 12585H) as well but i tend to prefer its plastic version (12538) which makes a better bumper let alone that dents are less visible on it. All those hoods are not very nice though on a silver lens. The silver 12504 above is the winner as far as aesthetics are concerned but it is very difficult to find. I have no experience with it but i own the black version which is superb indeed but offers little protection. I own also a China made black copy of the 12504 which is much cheaper and looks very well made indeed to the point that one might take the copy for the original. There is a silver version of that copy (pic). I have no experience with it but you can find it on e**y (https://tinyurl.com/yyvqvkbd). 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! 1 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/300818-is-it-possible-to-find-oem-chrome-round-hood-for-summicron-v5/?do=findComment&comment=3808686'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 29, 2019 Share #13 Posted August 29, 2019 I use the 18525H on my Summicron 35/2.0 asph. It is not too bulky and looks nice. It is in good used (by my own use) condition (minor silvering on the edges) and I am happy with that. Especially when considering I bought it near-new six years ago, @ 65 Euro... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted August 29, 2019 Share #14 Posted August 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, jaapv said: I use the 18525H on my Summicron 35/2.0 asph. You mean 12585H i guess. 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/300818-is-it-possible-to-find-oem-chrome-round-hood-for-summicron-v5/?do=findComment&comment=3808700'>More sharing options...
MyLeicaWorld Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share #15 Posted August 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, jaapv said: I use the 18525H on my Summicron 35/2.0 asph. It is not too bulky and looks nice. It is in good used (by my own use) condition (minor silvering on the edges) and I am happy with that. Especially when considering I bought it near-new six years ago, @ 65 Euro... Can you send an actual photo of the hood attached to the lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 29, 2019 Share #16 Posted August 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, lct said: You mean 12585H i guess. 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! Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted August 29, 2019 Share #17 Posted August 29, 2019 1 minute ago, jaapv said: Yes. You are forgiven👮♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted August 29, 2019 Share #18 Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) With the current exchange rate, this might be of interest https://www.reddotcameras.co.uk/hoods/15346-leitz-35-50mm-hood-12585.html Not sure what, if any, 'H' suffix means apart from listing three 35's instead of two. Mine is straight 12585 as this one and fits fine. Edited August 29, 2019 by pedaes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted August 29, 2019 Share #19 Posted August 29, 2019 19 minutes ago, pedaes said: Not sure what, if any, 'H' suffix means The 12585H hood was supposed to be used on 35/2 lenses as well but there are non-H ones with 35/2 engravings too so it is just a guess from my part. Never seen the least difference between them otherwise. 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! 1 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/300818-is-it-possible-to-find-oem-chrome-round-hood-for-summicron-v5/?do=findComment&comment=3808722'>More sharing options...
MyLeicaWorld Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share #20 Posted August 29, 2019 12 minutes ago, lct said: The 12585H hood was supposed to be used on 35/2 lenses as well but there are non-H ones with 35/2 engravings too so it is just a guess from my part. Never seen the least difference between them otherwise. 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! If you can send some photos of the hood attached to the lens from different angles, I’ll be too happy. That will help me decide.. thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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