Derbyshire Man Posted December 11, 2023 Share #1 Posted December 11, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Theoretical this but what happens if you get a dented/bashed up integrated hood on something like the new 35mm 1.4 Summilux 11276? Can you buy a new one and replace it if you get bored of the street cred of owning a road worn £6000 lens? Asking for an imaginary friend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 11, 2023 Posted December 11, 2023 Hi Derbyshire Man, Take a look here Damaged integrated hoods question. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
TomB_tx Posted December 11, 2023 Share #2 Posted December 11, 2023 (edited) The hoods can be replaced, but as it isn't considered a user-replaceable part I doubt if Leica will sell you one. However a good independent Leica tech could do the job, and some may be able to restore the old hood. Edited December 11, 2023 by TomB_tx Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted December 11, 2023 Share #3 Posted December 11, 2023 Leica will have to be involved, it's a repair type service. Probably take some time to repair, and costly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted December 11, 2023 Share #4 Posted December 11, 2023 Contact Leica Store Miami or look at their website parts section. If the part is available it is user replaceable. The Leica M 50mm Summilux Asph (1) has a user replaceable hood, very easily done by removing one screw. Hopefully this will help your imaginary friend 🙂 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cattoo Posted December 11, 2023 Share #5 Posted December 11, 2023 You should be able to do this yourself. For $225 I replaced the hood on my 50mm summilux. It's very easy to do. The 35mm is a new model though so Leica Miami may not yet carry the hood. I would call if you don't see it listed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenper Posted December 12, 2023 Share #6 Posted December 12, 2023 I did exactly this with my Summicron 75/2 a few years ago. Tripped over a dog leash and landed on the lens (both me and the dog were unharmed, but the lens shade wasn´t...). Managed to get the front ring off the lens, freeing the dented shade. My friendly and helpful Leica dealer got me a replacement shade directly from Leica, I mounted it, and all is well. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted December 13, 2023 Share #7 Posted December 13, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) My 50mm Summilux-ASPH + M10M hit the deck from shoulder height, landing lens-down on a concrete floor. The hood was in the extended position and the impact resulted in quite a dent. In the end I sent it to Leica Mayfair who replaced the hood, cost me (IIRC) circa £70 all-in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.