50mm Summilux ASPH Hood replacement

[tap360]

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I am considering buying a 50Lux that is only about 3 years old, but has a small ding in the hood.

Everything works fine, purely cosmetic, but hopefully I am getting a good price as a result. Been on the fence over 50 Lux vs used 50 APO, but this 50Lux with a discount leaves me enough to almost upgrade my VM f/2 35mm to a used Leica 35 FLE Summilux. 50Lux + 35Lux seems a better bet than just the 50APO (much as I love it)

I will probably leave it, but just wondered if anyone knew whether it was possible to change the 50Lux slide out hood oneself, if I can source the part?

 

 

 

 

[Gelatino]

 CustomerCare.UK@leica-camera.com

[shanefking]

Does the ding affect the movement or image in anyway?  

Mine has a ding as well, I think it makes the photos come out better.

 

 

[Keith (M)]

A previous thread on the suject:-

 

[Cattoo]

3 hours ago, tap360 said:

ust wondered if anyone knew whether it was possible to change the 50Lux slide out hood oneself, if I can source the part?

You should be able to purchase one from a Leica Boutique.  It's easy to install.  Recognize that you're in the UK but for reference here's a link to the Miami Boutique where I bought mine.

https://leicastoremiami.com/products/leica-replacement-lens-hood-for-summilux-m-50mm-f-1-4-asph-silver-11892?variant=7003007647788