Which after market Lens shades are preferred here once the original one has been lost

[FrankU]

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I would like to hear which after market lens hoods we prefer for the Q3. I would not buy the lost Leica one again. I am just too careless to spend this much again and loose it quickly again.

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[BruceRH]

I bought a cheap 49mm vented hood from Aliexpress which has 49mm threads for a filter as well. I put in a B&W Master UV filter to protect the lens element. I like that it is slim so takes up less space in the bag and with the filter, I don't use any lens cap. I found the OEM hood to be bigger than I wanted. This Fotasy one is similar.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QGPVCML?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800738564164.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.3.71def19c85wSDY&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Edited September 2, 2024 by BruceRH