Nigel Craig Posted June 13, 2022 Share #1 Posted June 13, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Recently purchased this with a 1937 IIIa; the serial number indicates it was one of 4000 made in 1958 in both M and screw mounts, but it hasn't got a front cap. Do I need an E39 or E36? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pedaes Posted June 13, 2022 Share #2 Posted June 13, 2022 39 minutes ago, Nigel Craig said: need an E39 Welcome to the Forum! I guess you know the original cap was push on metal. The filter size is E39 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Craig Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted June 13, 2022 Thanks - yes I guessed that would be so Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted June 13, 2022 Share #4 Posted June 13, 2022 If I recall well, the cap was silver chrome push-on A42 id 14031 like these good to know that we can use the screw-in hood 12549 from newer Elmar-M 2.8/50 and newer cap id 14321 with new style "retaining material" inside, not felt so this cap alone not suitable for old Elmar 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 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/333486-which-lens-cap-for-1958-elmar-5cm-28/?do=findComment&comment=4453262'>More sharing options...
Anbaric Posted June 13, 2022 Share #5 Posted June 13, 2022 The compatible push-on caps are A42, like the 14031 ORQDO (which is metal and felt lined). With 'A' caps and filters, the number refers to the outer diameter of the front of the lens (42mm in this case). With 'E' caps and filters the number is the filter thread diameter - an E39 (39mm filter thread) clip-in cap is also compatible with this lens, as above. Cheap reproduction 'Leica' A42 push-on caps like the ones you find on ebay sometimes have A42 and sometimes E39 in the listing, but you can usually tell what they mean from the list of compatible lenses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anbaric Posted June 13, 2022 Share #6 Posted June 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: good to know that we can use the screw-in hood 12549 from newer Elmar-M 2.8/50 and newer cap id 14321 with new style "retaining material" inside, not felt so this cap alone not suitable for old Elmar Is the newer 14321 the one with a plastic rather than felt lining, so it just doesn't grip properly when mounted directly on the old Elmar? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted June 13, 2022 Share #7 Posted June 13, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes 14031 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! 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/333486-which-lens-cap-for-1958-elmar-5cm-28/?do=findComment&comment=4453329'>More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted June 13, 2022 Share #8 Posted June 13, 2022 For a 1958 f2.8 (or f3.5) Elmar you want an E39, also known as A42, lens cap. On the left in these pictures For the earlier f3.5 Elmar you want the A36 size, which is smaller and comes in different styles over the years, the one shown with a raised edge is from the 1950’s. The E39 cap only seems to be in one style. 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! 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/333486-which-lens-cap-for-1958-elmar-5cm-28/?do=findComment&comment=4453423'>More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted June 13, 2022 Share #9 Posted June 13, 2022 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! An alternative to a cap is an ITOOY lenshood with a cap that clips on when the hood is reversed over the lens. But then it only fits with the lens fully extended. The earliest ITOOY with the narrow chrome band does not clip on reversed. The one with the wide chrome band had two sets of clips to allow it to clip on both ways round. The ITOOY hood seems to have come in at least three versions, slightly different heights and there are two styles of cap for it. But this is going off the subject. Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! An alternative to a cap is an ITOOY lenshood with a cap that clips on when the hood is reversed over the lens. But then it only fits with the lens fully extended. The earliest ITOOY with the narrow chrome band does not clip on reversed. The one with the wide chrome band had two sets of clips to allow it to clip on both ways round. The ITOOY hood seems to have come in at least three versions, slightly different heights and there are two styles of cap for it. But this is going off the subject. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/333486-which-lens-cap-for-1958-elmar-5cm-28/?do=findComment&comment=4453432'>More sharing options...
Doug A Posted June 13, 2022 Share #10 Posted June 13, 2022 I have the original chrome cap that came with my 50/2.8 LTM Elmar but I worry about losing it, so it sits in my drawer of Leica bits and bobs and I use a $12 plastic Schneider push on cap when I am out and about with the lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted June 14, 2022 Share #11 Posted June 14, 2022 8 hours ago, Doug A said: I have the original chrome cap that came with my 50/2.8 LTM Elmar but I worry about losing it, so it sits in my drawer of Leica bits and bobs and I use a $12 plastic Schneider push on cap when I am out and about with the lens. I am doing the same thing now with the cap off my Taylor Hobson Reid lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted June 14, 2022 Share #12 Posted June 14, 2022 12 minutes ago, Pyrogallol said: I am doing the same thing now with the cap off my Taylor Hobson Reid lens. Same here, I would hate to have to try and replace the TTH cap. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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