Denebola Posted February 4, 2024 Share #1 Posted February 4, 2024 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) The items discussed here has been (separately) seen on this forum, but a direct comparison has never been done. For quite obvious reason (the possibility of and easy mount of filters, especially PL) I would like to replace the original Q3 hood with a vented one. Excluding a priori both the original Leica as well the Overgaard for their insane price (I can't see a real justification for that madness), the remaining possibilities looks like to be two: JJC and Haoge. Both have already be seen here, anyway here are the links to get them from Amazon (black version): JJC: https://www.amazon.com/JJC-Cameras-Replaces-Center-Vignetting/dp/B0CL25Y5FB?sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY Haoge: https://www.amazon.com/Haoge-Metal-Typ116-Camera-LH-LQOB/dp/B0CD43VTGY They looks like very, very similar (apparently there are very slight differences in the specs), so I'm undecided between one of them. Maybe there are differences which are not obvious on Amazon, but instead important in reality (even some review say that they could cause vignetting... something quite strange to me) I would like to get opinions before choose one of them. (The ideal would be if someone had had the opportunity to compare both them directly, but this, frankly, seems quite unlikely to me) What do you think about these hoods? Many thanks in advance for any help! Den Edited February 4, 2024 by Denebola 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Wien Posted February 4, 2024 Share #2 Posted February 4, 2024 (edited) I bought the black version of the jjc It came with a lens cap and a means of attaching this to the camera. The only problem is that my fingers are too large to change filters without taking the lens hood off, but I dont use any other than a protective neutral one anyway. I often use the camera without a lens hood, but with the JJC lens cap. But the reason why I can get away with this may be because we havent had any serious sun here since I got my Q3 at the end of November! 😀 David Edited February 4, 2024 by David Wien Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianforber Posted February 5, 2024 Share #3 Posted February 5, 2024 I have the Haoge and it’s ok but I use it very rarely so can’t really comment on it with much knowledge. It’s still fiddly to get filters on and off or rotate a polariser and the lens is pretty resistant to flare so I just go hoodless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted February 10 Share #4 Posted February 10 Just for information, when I get the Q3 43 I’ll probably keep a protect filter (B+W quality) permanently on the lens. Does the Haoge or JJC round hood screw into this or does it engage with the outer thread on the lens? I’m assuming the latter. Interested to know. Thanks.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denebola Posted February 10 Author Share #5 Posted February 10 16 minutes ago, chris_tribble said: Just for information, when I get the Q3 43 I’ll probably keep a protect filter (B+W quality) permanently on the lens. Does the Haoge or JJC round hood screw into this or does it engage with the outer thread on the lens? I’m assuming the latter. Interested to know. Thanks.. Wise decision. Haoge (and I think JCC too) screws in place of the original Leica hood (which use a different thread than the filter mount) , so you can mount any 49mm filter without involving the hood thread. Den 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genoweffa Posted February 10 Share #6 Posted February 10 (edited) Vented hood will not take better pics for you, but will for sure let the dust settle on the lens Edited February 10 by Genoweffa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trankster Posted February 10 Share #7 Posted February 10 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) FWIW I have used a round vented hood for several years on my prior Q2 and Q3 and only occassionally have a bit of dust on the lens. I keep a bulb type blower in the bag in that case. I also keep a pinch cap on the lens when not in use. That works for me. Both the JJC and Haoge lens hoods look good and should allow access to filters without removing the hood. Edited February 10 by Trankster 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted February 10 Share #8 Posted February 10 5 hours ago, Genoweffa said: Vented hood will not take better pics for you, but will for sure let the dust settle on the lens Hmmm...have used vented hoods on various Leica glass since the 90's...never had a problem with dust. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted February 10 Share #9 Posted February 10 5 hours ago, Genoweffa said: Vented hood will not take better pics for you, but will for sure let the dust settle on the lens Ah, but what did God invent the shirt-tail for? 😎 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genoweffa Posted February 11 Share #10 Posted February 11 8 hours ago, bobtodrick said: Hmmm...have used vented hoods on various Leica glass since the 90's...never had a problem with dust. Good for you… and thanks for following my comments all over the place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted February 11 Share #11 Posted February 11 1 hour ago, Genoweffa said: Good for you… and thanks for following my comments all over the place Hmmm, odd comment considering I think this is the first time I’ve commented on a post of yours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genoweffa Posted February 11 Share #12 Posted February 11 (edited) 8 hours ago, bobtodrick said: Hmmm, odd comment considering I think this is the first time I’ve commented on a post of yours. No, it is not first time. No need to be my reincarnated mother in law…pls go and fish on a different pond. Put me on ignore. 10-4 Edited February 11 by Genoweffa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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