Lost my lens cap 50MM F1.4 V2 e43 Lens cap

[Radost]

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I lost my lens cap 50MM F1.4 V2 e43 Lens cap.

ANy recommendation for good e43 lens cap? Also does anybody make old e43 thread filters?

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[graphlex]

Fuji makes a 43mm lens cap. I use it on a Summilux B.C. Try Amazon or B&H.

[henning]

I have no idea about acquiring an old 50 SLX lens cap, but if you just want something that works, inexpensive snap-on 43mm lens caps are available. For various lenses, I've bought 37, 39, 41, 43, 46 etc. mm lens caps and stashed the originals away, especially the Leica ones.

I don't know how they're doing now, but Heliopan used to make a huge variety of filters in some very odd sizes. I'd order them (usually through a store in Germany) and then wait, as apparently they made them in batches or via some other plan and then have them shipped to me here in Canada. I just looked at an old pdf pricelist I have, and they produced filter for black and white in 37 different sizes between 19 and 127mm in diameter, plus special order. I'm attaching the pdf here for your enjoyment; I only have it in German, unfortunately. Good luck.Heliopan Filter Preisliste.pdf

[Gelatino]

Plenty of plastic snap-on and even some in aluminium with a 43mm thread on the Bay

[Radost]

Got some e43 and e39 from amazon

will see if they work good.

On a different subject why my 50MM F1.4 V2 works amazing on film and is kind of milky and not as precise on digital?

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Edited July 29, 2023 by Radost

[Radost]

Any recommendation for a hood? 

[Kwesi]

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https://leicastoremiami.com/collections/m-system-lens-accessories/products/leica-brass-lens-cap-for-summilux-m-50mm-f-1-4-asph-black-chrome-11688?variant=14670307754028
Designed for the current 50/1.4 black chrome but also fits perfectly on the 50/1.4 v2. With an e43 filter attached. 
the original hood is the 12521G. But beware that the only filter that it’s compatible with is the original slim e43 filter from Leica. There was a thread recently here that another manufacture is currently making a compatible filter. Unfortunately I don’t remember the name. 

[Almizilero]

vor 4 Stunden schrieb Radost:

On a different subject why my 50MM F1.4 V2 works amazing on film and is kind of milky and not as precise on digital?

Couldn't say that. The V2 works absolute wonders on my M10.

[lct]

As far as the Summilux 50/1.4 v2 (11114) is concerned, contrast is not on par with modern lenses and color fringing can be an issue, also the lens is rather soft at edges and corners below f/4 but flare is well controlled and i can't seem to see the milky (do you mean hazy?) effects you're referring to on digital cameras. As for lens fiters, beware that the filter thread pitch of the 50/1.4 v2 (0.5mm) is not the same as on modern lenses (0.75mm). See details on leica filters below. As for accessories, the Leica code numbers are 14123 for the lens cap, 12586 for the lens hood and 14033 for the hood cap. FWIW.

Leica filters for Summilux 50/1.4 v2 (11114):
- 13161 (M43 x 0.5) Yellow    
- 13171 (M43 x 0.5) Yellow-Green    
- 13173 (M43 x 0.5) Blue    
- 13176 (M43 x 0.5) Orange    
- 13191 (M43 x 0.5) Red    
- 13196 (M43 x 0.5) Infra-Red    
- 13206 (M43 x 0.5) UVa
- 13417 (M43 x 0.5) UV/IR

[dpitt]

7 hours ago, Radost said:

On a different subject why my 50MM F1.4 V2 works amazing on film and is kind of milky and not as precise on digital?

Are you using a M10-R or M11 maybe? According to Farbe, film resolution is equivalent to something between 10 and 20 MP. Leica lenses designed for film were made so that they would not be a limiting factor. So 24 MP sensors are on the limit. They will probably be fine because Leica over designed their lenses.

Some lenses may show their limits on higher resolution sensors. The Summilux v2 was and is a wonderful lens, but it was a technical compromise made for the camera's of that era. Maybe that is what you are seeing now when pixel peeping?

Edited July 29, 2023 by dpitt

[Radost]

On 7/29/2023 at 8:03 AM, dpitt said:

Are you using a M10-R or M11 maybe? According to Farbe, film resolution is equivalent to something between 10 and 20 MP. Leica lenses designed for film were made so that they would not be a limiting factor. So 24 MP sensors are on the limit. They will probably be fine because Leica over designed their lenses.

Some lenses may show their limits on higher resolution sensors. The Summilux v2 was and is a wonderful lens, but it was a technical compromise made for the camera's of that era. Maybe that is what you are seeing now when pixel peeping?

I am using for video on Panasonic GH6 and pictures g9.

There is milky blurry micro details

 

[Radost]

On 7/29/2023 at 5:48 AM, lct said:

As far as the Summilux 50/1.4 v2 (11114) is concerned, contrast is not on par with modern lenses and color fringing can be an issue, also the lens is rather soft at edges and corners below f/4 but flare is well controlled and i can't seem to see the milky (do you mean hazy?) effects you're referring to on digital cameras. As for lens fiters, beware that the filter thread pitch of the 50/1.4 v2 (0.5mm) is not the same as on modern lenses (0.75mm). See details on leica filters below. As for accessories, the Leica code numbers are 14123 for the lens cap, 12586 for the lens hood and 14033 for the hood cap. FWIW.

Leica filters for Summilux 50/1.4 v2 (11114):
- 13161 (M43 x 0.5) Yellow    
- 13171 (M43 x 0.5) Yellow-Green    
- 13173 (M43 x 0.5) Blue    
- 13176 (M43 x 0.5) Orange    
- 13191 (M43 x 0.5) Red    
- 13196 (M43 x 0.5) Infra-Red    
- 13206 (M43 x 0.5) UVa
- 13417 (M43 x 0.5) UV/IR

You are right.

It’s better described as Hazy.

I am maybe too use to my 28mm F2.8 perfect image so I am trying to hold the 50MM summilux V2 to the same standard

Edited July 30, 2023 by Radost

[lct]

What you see is perhaps the lesser contrast of a legacy lens but i would ask Leica or a good repair shop if it needs some CLA.

[Anbaric]

On 7/29/2023 at 4:55 AM, Radost said:

I lost my lens cap 50MM F1.4 V2 e43 Lens cap.

ANy recommendation for good e43 lens cap? Also does anybody make old e43 thread filters?

I have used a couple of modern Hoya 43mm filters (from the standard and Fusion Antistatic aka Evo Antistatic ranges) with a 1970s E43 v2 Summilux. The nominal thread pitch of these filters is I believe 0.75mm, while the v2 apparently requires 0.5mm. Yet they appear to fit normally, without binding. I can't guarantee you'll find the same with your copy of the lens, and anyone who tries this should obviously proceed cautiously, but that has been my experience. They won't work with the original hood (rings too wide for it to clamp on).

I have not tried 43mm/0.75 filters from other manufacturers, but have seen reports that at least some of them will (unsurprisingly) not screw on to this lens properly. I believe B+W used to make filters in both thread pitches, but now only do 0.75. You'd need to be especially careful with a B+W of unknown pitch, as the rings are brass and I would guess more likely to damage the lens thread than the aluminium alloy Hoya rings.

I have a Kaiser push-on lens cap with a 45mm inner diameter, #6945, that works well with a Hoya filter mounted:

https://www.kaiser-fototechnik.de/en/produkte/artikel.php?document=/en/produkte/2_1_produktanzeige.asp&display=1&nr=6900

Edited July 31, 2023 by Anbaric

[Anbaric]

4 hours ago, Radost said:

You are right.

It’s better described as Hazy.

I am maybe too use to my 28mm F2.8 perfect image so I am trying to hold the 50MM summilux V2 to the same standard

Can you see any haze with an LED flashlight? Try shining one through the lens with both caps off at a few different angles.

[Radost]

1 hour ago, Anbaric said:

Can you see any haze with an LED flashlight? Try shining one through the lens with both caps off at a few different angles.

The glass seam clean and clear. 

[dpitt]

You mention a 28 mm F2.8. Please be precise and state the full description as on the front. There are multiple options here.

Maybe posting a sample image of what you get with the 28mm F2.8 and 50mm F1.4 will shed more light on this issue.

I use my Panasonic Gx8 a lot with Leica R and M lenses. Vintage lenses have less contrast out of camera, but this is easily corrected in post. Apart from this, I did not see dramatic differences in resolution like you describe. The 50mm Summilux should be very sharp on MFT, certainly if you stop down to F4 or F5.6.

[Radost]

1 hour ago, dpitt said:

You mention a 28 mm F2.8. Please be precise and state the full description as on the front. There are multiple options here.

Maybe posting a sample image of what you get with the 28mm F2.8 and 50mm F1.4 will shed more light on this issue.

I use my Panasonic Gx8 a lot with Leica R and M lenses. Vintage lenses have less contrast out of camera, but this is easily corrected in post. Apart from this, I did not see dramatic differences in resolution like you describe. The 50mm Summilux should be very sharp on MFT, certainly if you stop down to F4 or F5.6.

Modern ASPH Elmarit 28mm F2.8

Even when I stop down I get a Glow/Haze on bright areas..

Edited July 31, 2023 by Radost

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[lct]

4 hours ago, Radost said:

Modern ASPH Elmarit 28mm F2.8

Even when I stop down I get a Glow/Haze on bright areas..

Don't sound normal. You may wish to show us a pic though.

[agfa100]

I picked up a couple extra ft lens caps in chrome on Ali Express for both my V2 50mm f 1.4 plus also for my V1 35mm f 2.0. I would look their. It was a couple of years ago but I am sure you can find something that matches.