Summilux 35mm ASPH FLE lens cap?

[VanDooglz]

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I purchased the Summilux 35mm ASPH FLE almost a year ago and have been always using it with the hood attached, the one that came with the lens. The hood has its own cap.

Today I decided to take the hood off trying to free up more room in a camera bag for other accessories and I just realized that I don't have a lens cap for this lens. The only cap I have is the one that came with the hood. I never save any boxes or manuals for my gear (never sell anything) and now I'm scratching my head.

I purchased it new from a dealer. Did this lens come with a lens cap from the factory? Should I continue to search around the house?

Thanks.

Edited July 31, 2022 by VanDooglz

[evikne]

In the bottom of the leather pouch, hidden under a felt patch, there should be a lens cap and a thread protection ring, that you can put on when the hood is off.

Edited July 31, 2022 by evikne

[npsjr]

For $90 you can upgrade to the cap linked below. As noted in the link, it is an aluminum cap that was included with the 35 Lux Leitz Zetzlar.

https://leicastoremiami.com/products/leica-metal-front-lens-cap-black-for-summilux-m-35mm-f-1-4-asph-fle?variant=34161521655939

[VanDooglz]

10 hours ago, evikne said:

In the bottom of the leather pouch, hidden under a felt patch, there should be a lens cap and a thread protection ring, that you can put on when the hood is off.

Oh my god! I am so glad I asked. They have been in front of my nose this entire time! 🙂 @npsjr your response also made my day, because that's the style of a cap that I've been loving on my Summarit 50mm. Ordering!