Leica tl35/60 lens hood (12429) issue

[smokin_ro]

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Hello

I just purchased the above lens hood second hand and it does not seem to fit on my tl35 lens properly - i.e. it is very loose.  I have feeling that it may be missing some plastic thread on the inside of the lens, as there seems to be some residual glue in there.  Would someone be able to please post a picture for me to compare with what I have?

Thanks

 

Rohan

[wda]

It seems that you have received an incomplete item. Check with the vendor. The locking ring can detach but can be glued back into place. Reject the hood if the part is missing. It is useless  if it will not lock into place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[LocalHero1953]

I agree. There are reports of such hoods coming apart. It sounds like you have half a hood!

[smokin_ro]

Thanks for your replies, it definitely sounds like I have half a hood!

[cj3209]

These hoods are so cheaply made; I had to glue the hood on my 35 - on a $2K lens.   Wow.

[wda]

There is no need for Leica to accept such shoddy assembly of any goods they supply. Their reputation is at stake.

[ruskkyle]

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Mine came unstuck in my bag whilst attached in reverse to the lens.

It took it into the Leica store Mayfair in London and the manager replaced it for free, no questions asked. I was pleasantly surprised!

[Boojay]

4 hours ago, ruskkyle said:

Mine came unstuck in my bag whilst attached in reverse to the lens.

It took it into the Leica store Mayfair in London and the manager replaced it for free, no questions asked. I was pleasantly surprised!

Lucky you - I've been trying to give them £80 for one for ages🤨

 

[Steven Lane]

The hood for the 35/60 lenses are very poorly made. I use mine only occasionally and am careful with it. However, I am on my third one for my 35. I cannot believe that a lens as expensive as this is hobbled by an inferior hood. I have other brands that have been used for almost 40 years and are still as good as  new.

[thatkatmat]

Try to find a replacement part for them, just not available. So, shoddy build and no way to buy a new one anymore. Pretty lame but whatever, they're huge anyways. The CL 60mm pinch caps are unavailable as well. Usually, when I buy a used lens, I like to buy a spare hood and or cap. Too bad you can't with these 2 lenses. (35 & 60mm)

Edited February 17, 2023 by thatkatmat