bullmoon Posted February 21, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 21, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) And not just a Leica knock-off. It is somewhere between the stock hood and the Overgaard hood. Or like an M 35mm Summilux hood with the little cut-out that serves no purpose on the Q/Q2 that I can see - a nod to nostalgia - good for them. What is good about it: - Fits perfectly and screws on to line up exactly on the same threads as stock hood. - same depth as stock hood, so same protection for the lens for non-clear-filter shooters - has a larger opening which makes adjusting a polarizer easier - that's probably the main upside - also the larger opening makes using a 49mm squeeze lens cap easier - looks great as would be expected from LIM's - light weight aluminum too - still fits in the Leica neoprene case and Ettas pouch - maybe even better in the Ettas than with the stock hood and cap. The bad: - costs more than the Leica hood - wow - surprising! - can't use Q2 size hood caps - need to use the 49mm cap - so I'm a little torn about setting my Match Tech rubber hood aside Have not had an opportunity to compare the shading effectiveness to the stock hood, but I like it and should be handy when using a polarizer.http://limsdesign.com/product/detail.html?product_no=201&cate_no=12&display_group=1 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 Hi bullmoon, Take a look here LIM'S has a Q2 hood!. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
bags27 Posted February 21, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) Looks like a winner. I agree: adjusting a polarizer is the big win here. Thanks, bullmoon! I have a number of LIM's products. Always pleased with the quality and very fast service. Edited February 21, 2020 by bags27 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 21, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 21, 2020 Looks nice. Might it fit one of the wideangle Summiluxes M as well? That should explain the cutout. Worth investigating. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phib Posted February 21, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) Is this just for cosmetics or is it better than the standard q2 hood? Edit: nvm, should have read the ops text first Edited February 21, 2020 by phib Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reynoldsyoung Posted February 22, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 22, 2020 Probably more of cosmetic value...but, it looks like a Leica finally! 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! 3 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/306649-lims-has-a-q2-hood/?do=findComment&comment=3917524'>More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted February 22, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 22, 2020 I like the standard Q2 hood and at present don't use filters other than the UV filter that stays on the lens. I will be getting -3 and -6EV ND filters, though. If you use filters frequently, this hood would make changing them a lot easier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullmoon Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted March 3, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Another nice alternative that allows good filter access and comes with a Lens cap - and very affordable with good fit. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081S6GH72/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbee Posted March 9, 2020 Share #8 Posted March 9, 2020 Just picked up one of tho Haoge hoods and love it, thx! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterm1_Leica Posted March 13, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 13, 2020 I decided to keep my original lens hood safe (given the cost of getting a new one and angst involved for anal people like me when the original gets banged about). So instead of using day to day in situations in which it might become damaged, I bought a cheap after-market one on eBay. The difficulty was not in finding one to fit, but rather in finding one that ooked good enough to put on a Leica Q without making it look silly. The usual cheap vented hoods do not look good on a camera like the Q or Q2 but I found a thin version of the normal cheap vented hood that is actually very nice (having bought one before for another lens). From memory it cost a the same as the other cheap ones I referred to above. It is well made and at about $5 a steal. It even looks suitably nice when mounted on the camera due to its slender depth which somehow complements the Leica lens. In addition to the Lim's model, other rectangular metal ones are also available at various prices much about this one but still cheaper than the original Leica hood (and equivalents). Though I must say the Lim's hood looks very well. Link to the one I bought. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Slim-New-metal-vented-Lens-49mm-thin-wide-angle-Hood-cap-Screw-in-Leica-M/162459404203?hash=item25d355c7ab:g:uB4AAOSw4PBd-I2q 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macberg Posted March 14, 2020 Share #10 Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) Am 21.2.2020 um 11:02 schrieb jaapv: Looks nice. Might it fit one of the wideangle Summiluxes M as well? That should explain the cutout. Worth investigating. Well, the wider Summilux-M-lenses come with that hood (with a cutout for the viewfinder) already, don't they? I personally would feel a bit uneasy while using the LIM's hood - you look like a wannabe-M-user...why did they do that? I'm not a fan of features (like that hole) that don't have a function other than ridiculously pretending that your gear is something more expensive. It's like putting a roof spoiler on your 90 horsepower car to make people think it is a racing car - just not my thing. (Of course, I know that the comparison of our beloved Qs and Q2s with a 90 hp car is poor...😉) I guess it would have even been a bit cheaper if they had left away the silly wannabe-M-cutout - then I might have been interested. So far, using my polarizer hasn't been enough of a problem to buy that thing... Edited March 16, 2020 by Macberg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullmoon Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted March 17, 2020 On 3/13/2020 at 7:34 PM, peterm1_Leica said: Link to the one I bought. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Slim-New-metal-vented-Lens-49mm-thin-wide-angle-Hood-cap-Screw-in-Leica-M/162459404203?hash=item25d355c7ab:g:uB4AAOSw4PBd-I2q Key difference between this and the LIMs and Haoge is that this screws into the 49mm filter thread, whereas the other two screw onto the hood thread on the Q/Q2 like the OEM hood. The Haoge is well made, functional, and not a bad price. LIMs is a bit over the top and I get the "wannabe" criticism, but it does look nice and I could really care less about the hole or no hole as most people have no idea about that and if they do, I still don't care - might be a fun conversation starter, best case. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macberg Posted March 17, 2020 Share #12 Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) @bullmoon Fair enough - maybe I should stop worrying so much, there are enough other things to think about at the moment...😉 I really do think, however, that the original hood is a masterpiece of design already and I really like to keep and use it! Edited March 17, 2020 by Macberg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgo2 Posted March 17, 2020 Share #13 Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) Anyone have difficulty with the OEM hood for the Q2 being very tight to screw on all the way? I did, and I fixed it by wiping a dab of silicone spray from a cloth onto the threads of the hood (not the lens). Now it screws on easily, but very firmly. Just thought I would pass that on. Personally, I have no interest in the third party hoods, but I'm glad that there is a choice available. Edited March 17, 2020 by robgo2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted March 18, 2020 Share #14 Posted March 18, 2020 3 hours ago, robgo2 said: Anyone have difficulty with the OEM hood for the Q2 being very tight to screw on all the way? I did, and I fixed it by wiping a dab of silicone spray from a cloth onto the threads of the hood (not the lens). Now it screws on easily, but very firmly. Just thought I would pass that on. Personally, I have no interest in the third party hoods, but I'm glad that there is a choice available. This has been covered many times on the forum. A little oil from the side of your nose spread on the hood threads and it will greatly improves putting it on or taking it off. An old recipe that photographers have used for many decades. No, I’m not kidding. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgo2 Posted March 18, 2020 Share #15 Posted March 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Leica Guy said: This has been covered many times on the forum. A little oil from the side of your nose spread on the hood threads and it will greatly improves putting it on or taking it off. An old recipe that photographers have used for many decades. No, I’m not kidding. I guess I missed those threads. Nevertheless, silicone spray is so much cooler, IMO. 😀 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusone59 Posted March 18, 2020 Share #16 Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, robgo2 said: I guess I missed those threads. Nevertheless, silicone spray is so much cooler, IMO. 😀 Must be a generational thing, spend money for something "cool" when the solution is free. 🤑 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted March 18, 2020 Share #17 Posted March 18, 2020 11 hours ago, robgo2 said: I guess I missed those threads. Nevertheless, silicone spray is so much cooler, IMO. 😀 I would be reluctant to use silicon spray only because it’s a pain to remove. Glad it’s working for you though. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgo2 Posted March 18, 2020 Share #18 Posted March 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Leica Guy said: I would be reluctant to use silicon spray only because it’s a pain to remove. Glad it’s working for you though. I sprayed only a dab on a cloth and then wiped the cloth over the threads of the hood. There is no spread to the lens itself, other than its threads, and hence, nothing to remove. For those who prefer to use an oily substance, WD-40 is supposedly made from fish oil, though I cannot guarantee that to be a fact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgo2 Posted March 18, 2020 Share #19 Posted March 18, 2020 13 hours ago, Siriusone59 said: Must be a generational thing, spend money for something "cool" when the solution is free. 🤑 I am probably older than you. 🙂 In any event, I didn't spend any money at all, as I already had silicone spray that I use for more typical purposes. Nose oil, how gross. 😝 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
francipaq Posted April 16, 2020 Share #20 Posted April 16, 2020 My LIMS is just arrived (for Q2). Excellent quality and very good adaptation to; take the Leica hood place 👍 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/306649-lims-has-a-q2-hood/?do=findComment&comment=3955054'>More sharing options...
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