35mm Summicron 11673 Rectangular Hood not centered

[chinarat]

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Hello, 

I recently bought a black 11673 and a black MA. The first copy of the lens hood was tilted when screwed all the way in, so was the second copy (I bought through B&H). Is this a common problem? 

Thanks!  

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[jdlaing]

Is your lens all the way locked in place?

[chinarat]

1 hour ago, jdlaing said:

Is your lens all the way locked in place?

yep, it is. Maybe it was manufacturing issue? If so, I can probably get it repaired/replaced by Leica after this coronavirus craziness? 

Edited April 23, 2020 by chinarat

[lykaman]

Can we see am image?

[chasdfg]

I have had this "issue" with both my 35 summilux and 28 summilux. The hood locks tight but it is not exactly horizontal (especially when compared to lines on the camera).

It's bothersome cause it should be centred. I got over it though, but just letting you know it's "normal" though I never noticed it on my 28 Summicron v2.

[chinarat]

yeah I read some threads here and other people are having the same problem. Oh well, as long as it doesn't affect the pictures

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[chinarat]

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22 hours ago, lykaman said:

Can we see am image?

how do I attach an image to the text? It seems like when I try to attach an image it prompts me to download it first

[jdlaing]

2 minutes ago, chinarat said:

how do I attach an image to the text? It seems like when I try to attach an image it prompts me to download it first

Save it as a jpeg. Some websites and computers have difficulty with .HEIC images.

[lykaman]

4 minutes ago, chinarat said:

how do I attach an image to the text? It seems like when I try to attach an image it prompts me to download it first

Take an Image -Into a mirror if necessary - put it on your desktop (resize if necessary) then in your Post add it via choose files..   L

Edited April 23, 2020 by lykaman

[chinarat]

20 hours ago, jdlaing said:

Save it as a jpeg. Some websites and computers have difficulty with .HEIC images.

 

20 hours ago, lykaman said:

Take an Image -Into a mirror if necessary - put it on your desktop (resize if necessary) then in your Post add it via choose files..   L

Let's see if this works

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[lykaman]

Aloha, I agree it looks a little scuwiffy.. Personall, I would get on with using it and not worry.. Like all used cameras it will get knocked and bruised somewhere long the line..  L

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[sblutter]

Tragic, my sympathies 😂

[a.noctilux]

Maybe the filter ?

Or when you feel some resistance, at the end when screwing, you can screw a small bit more.

As I see here nothing to be worried about this so small tilt.

I'm sure you will not see it in the final image (of the hood border).

Edited April 25, 2020 by a.noctilux

[chinarat]

yep, thanks everyone I'm just going to use it. 

Adds "character" to the lens doesn't it 😉

[jdlaing]

Can you post a picture of the bottom of the lens? 

[J.Nordvik]

This is the new normal.

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[J.Nordvik]

I am not impressed with the mechanical quality of this lens. I have had two 35mm Summarit, and they were better build. The optical quality can not be compared though. The 21 SEM is in another league.