Sobieski Posted August 3, 2007 Share #1 Posted August 3, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have an offer of a clean Summaron 35mm f3.5 screw mount lens, but I am unsure whether to buy this without having a suitable lens hood. I understand that the correct hood is quite difficult to find. Does anyone know a suitable alternative to the original, please? I have access to a specialist engineering workshop so I could have commonly available Leitz items adapted; however I don't wish to start from scratch.Your thoughts much appreciated ... thanks. Alan (UK) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andybarton Posted August 4, 2007 Share #2 Posted August 4, 2007 I use a 12504 hood with mine (used on both a f2.8 Summaron and the f3.5 version) If I have one, they can't be either hard to find, or expensive (Edit: Just done a google for Leica Hood 12504. There are few on eBay (tatty), but a decent one seems to go for about $100. Which is much more than I would have thought - I am sure I bought mine for about fifteen quid ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobieski Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted August 4, 2007 Andy, thanks. It sounds like you have the later Summarons, for which I gather the 12504 is normally listed(?). I'm considering buying an earlier A36 version lens which would be more-or-less contemporary with my IIIf. I gather the lens can be quite flarey without a hood. My thoughts were drifting towards re-engineering a FISON or A36 clamp-on filter which would (theoretically) only involve cutting these down and fitting a cone-shaped shade. The 'precision' engineering is not a problem. Alternatively, I could try to find an SOOGZ (money!) A36 filter adapter, etc, that will accept a standard-sized (39/43/etc) filters and then step up to a popular hood size. This however becomes a 'kludge' and there are risks of vignetting/cut-off, and the time/effort/money may be better spent on a finding a genuine hood. Or I'll just stay with the 35mm Skopar. Cheers, Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted August 6, 2007 Share #4 Posted August 6, 2007 Are you sure you cannt find an original one ? I have it (FOOKH/12505) and paid no much for it (lot of years ago...), and besides it there is also the variable hood named FIKUS (3,5 to 13,5) that I have often seen for sale (3 or 4 for sale today at www.leicashop.at, they have also a FLQOO for Elmar 3,5 A36, fits also the Summaron A36 (very similar to FOOKH, black), a little costly, but interesting, uncommon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobieski Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted August 14, 2007 Well, I have seen a FOOKH for 65 GBP, from a dealer, though I haven't yet decided if I should buy. It would be cheaper if I bought it together with a Summaron (only 49 GBP), but that particular lens is rather worn. Anyway I might be in Vienna/Wein next week so I can have a look. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romualdo Posted August 21, 2017 Share #6 Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) Just scored an SOOGZ for my Summaron 35 f3.5 LTM - what a handy little device - can now use my 39mm filters on the lens plus the 12585 & 12504 hoods fit nicely into the central groove on the SOOGZ Will there be any vignetting with either of these hoods ie are they appropriate for this lens? I really don't want to buy a FOOKH (12505) hood if either of these will suffice. 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 21, 2017 by romualdo 2 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/30284-alternative-hood-for-ltm-3535-summaron/?do=findComment&comment=3341838'>More sharing options...
Juanis78 Posted January 28, 2020 Share #7 Posted January 28, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello. I recently bought the LTM Summaron 35mm f3.5 and decided to search for a hood. Bought on eBay the IROOA but it does not fit at all... annoying! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitz Posted January 28, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 28, 2020 Did you buy an SOOGZ, as shown in the previous post, to go with it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanis78 Posted January 28, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 28, 2020 No, just the IROOA. SOOGZ is very expensive ... I thought the IROOA would do but seems to be for the M mount lens. Any alternative brands for SOOGZ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warszawa Posted January 28, 2020 Share #10 Posted January 28, 2020 There is a replica hood for Elmar 35mm available which supposedly is made out of brass. I bought one but it's still shipping so can't tell anything about the quality. It should fit a 35mm summaron I believe. You can find it on the auction site under this title "New Metal Lens Hood for Leica Leitz M39 Elmar 3.5cm 35mm f/3.5 1:3.5 Lens" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted January 29, 2020 Share #11 Posted January 29, 2020 I've been using a SGOOZ with a cheap Chinese flared lens hood on several of my lenses in the last year...no vignetting that I've noticed AND it accommodates 39mm filters 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/30284-alternative-hood-for-ltm-3535-summaron/?do=findComment&comment=3901781'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted January 29, 2020 Share #12 Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Juanis78 said: ... I thought the IROOA would do but seems to be for the M mount lens. IROOA is for the Summarons with E39 filter Mount : they exist also in screw Mount, but most of the Summaron 35 SM are of the "old" A36 filter Mount (see under to illustrate - E39 at left, A36 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! Edited January 29, 2020 by luigi bertolotti 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/30284-alternative-hood-for-ltm-3535-summaron/?do=findComment&comment=3901887'>More sharing options...
Juanis78 Posted January 29, 2020 Share #13 Posted January 29, 2020 On 8/7/2007 at 12:07 AM, luigi bertolotti said: Are you sure you cannt find an original one ? I have it (FOOKH/12505) and paid no much for it (lot of years ago...), and besides it there is also the variable hood named FIKUS (3,5 to 13,5) that I have often seen for sale (3 or 4 for sale today at www.leicashop.at, they have also a FLQOO for Elmar 3,5 A36, fits also the Summaron A36 (very similar to FOOKH, black), a little costly, but interesting, uncommon. Thanks everyone. I haven’t realised that the different mounts (TLM / M ) would have also different lens size where the hood is attached. will by the Chinese replica as the SOOGZ or original is more than £150. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted January 29, 2020 Share #14 Posted January 29, 2020 The correct lenshood for the 35mm f3.5 Elmar or Summaron with the old A36 size front is the FOOKH. It fits some other A36 front lenses as well and you can use it on 50mm lenses to avoid carrying a FISON as well. 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/30284-alternative-hood-for-ltm-3535-summaron/?do=findComment&comment=3901892'>More sharing options...
romanus53 Posted January 29, 2020 Share #15 Posted January 29, 2020 vor 16 Minuten schrieb Juanis78: Thanks everyone. I haven’t realised that the different mounts (TLM / M ) would have also different lens size where the hood is attached. will by the Chinese replica as the SOOGZ or original is more than £150. Just sold one SOOGZ for a fraction of this and there is one up on eBay with VOOLA https://www.ebay.de/itm/Leitz-Filteradapter-SOOGZ-13154-und-Blendeneinstellring-VOOLA-16621-wie-neu/202887994995?hash=item2f3d111e73:g:UcsAAOSwrsdeLMQw cheap - just be patient 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanis78 Posted January 29, 2020 Share #16 Posted January 29, 2020 On 8/7/2007 at 12:07 AM, luigi bertolotti said: Are you sure you cannt find an original one ? I have it (FOOKH/12505) and paid no much for it (lot of years ago...), and besides it there is also the variable hood named FIKUS (3,5 to 13,5) that I have often seen for sale (3 or 4 for sale today at www.leicashop.at, they have also a FLQOO for Elmar 3,5 A36, fits also the Summaron A36 (very similar to FOOKH, black), a little costly, but interesting, uncommon. thanks for the tip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xícara de Café Posted January 29, 2020 Share #17 Posted January 29, 2020 The extra you spend on a a SOOGZ you save on filters, etc. They're nicely made and don't fall off. I use a IROOA hood with a summicron 50/2 and a summaron 3.5/3.5. The snap on/off connection is much more convenient than a screw-on hood if you swapping the 50 and 35 frequently. My 2 cents! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanis78 Posted January 29, 2020 Share #18 Posted January 29, 2020 Do you think i can use the SOOGZ and a generic hood without compromising moving the aperture ring on the summaron 35mm f3.5 LTM? Or is the VOOLA also required? Thanks for your help! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted January 29, 2020 Share #19 Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) The Summaron has an aperture ring behind the front of the lens so the hood doesn’t get in the way of adjusting it. It is the Elmar that has the fiddly aperture control on the front of the lens. both screw lenses take the same A36 size hoods and filters. 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 January 29, 2020 by Pyrogallol 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/30284-alternative-hood-for-ltm-3535-summaron/?do=findComment&comment=3902117'>More sharing options...
Reini Posted January 30, 2020 Share #20 Posted January 30, 2020 I found a Summaron some time ago with a really nice little plug-in rubber sun visor.Unfortunately I can't say anything about the manufacturer. I have never seen them before. The diameter of the insert metal ring is 33.5mm. 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/30284-alternative-hood-for-ltm-3535-summaron/?do=findComment&comment=3902473'>More sharing options...
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