paul t Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 I have recently, via a very helpful photo.net member, acquired a Summicron 35/2 sn 231610x, which I assume is a V2, and which I assume fits a 12585 shade (correct me if I'm wrong). <p> KEH have a 12585H shade listed - can anyone tell me the difference between that and the 12585? And if you know of any other good shade options, please tell me. TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_couvillion Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 As far as I know, the 12585 and 12585H hoods are the same. At one time I had two or three of them laying around and the only difference I could see was the orientaion of the slots to the lettering. In effect, on one, "Leitz Wetzlar" would be facing up when the slots were oriented a certain way; and on the other, the product number would be on top. Strictly cosmetic... If John Collier is reading this perhaps he could shed some light... Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_a Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 You might also look for a 12538 hood. While it's marked as being for the 50/2, it's the same size and vented just like the 12585. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 What Dennis said. I have both, and use them interchangeably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_michel Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 they are indeed identical except for engravings and slot/engraving orientation. but use a 12504. better hood (wider but flatter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul t Posted May 5, 2005 Author Share Posted May 5, 2005 Whoops! I just did that thing where you <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=78999&item=7513814738&rd=1">check prices on eBay and impulsively do a Buy It Now. </a>Have I done a bad thing? What's the code for this hood? or is it a copy made from an old FED? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorn ake Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 No looks like a Leica hood. Especially since it says Leica all over it and the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorn ake Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 Ooops, that reads a bit brusque. I meant to say, yes, that's a Leica hood, and although some FED fakes do say Leica, this one has all the official markings (except #) pretty clearly visible + box. Additionally it certainly looks like the hood on my 35, so I am guessing (without the #) that you got the right hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_theken Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 Actually one version unscrews into 2 pieces, the other does not. The 2 part version may hold a series filter in the same manner as the 12504 lens hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kens Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 IN THEORY... 12585 is the 2-piece that unscrews to insert a series 6 filter. There was a time in the early '70s when Leitz tried to standardize on series filters - the public didn't buy into the idea so Leitz gave up on it. You can also use an E-39 screw-in filter with this hood. 12585H is the same hood but it doesn't unscrew or hold a series filter. With these hoods you must use an E-39 screw-in filter on the lens itself. Now...having said that, one of my 12585 hoods should unscrew but it won't. I don't want to force it - maybe it's just jammed too tight to unscrew. Or maybe the theory doesn't always stand up. If you don't care about series filters either hood will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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