len_smith Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 My 35mm Summicron 4th version is fitted with the rectangular 12524 hood. I have the circular vented hood for the Summicron, which takes a circular cap, but prefer the more precise shading of the rectangular hood. Can anyone tell me if there is a rectangular cap available for this hood? The rectangular cap on the hood for my 24mm Elmarit ASPH works well. I am also aware that a rectangular cap is available to fit the hood of the 35mm Summicron ASPH. So is there a similar cap for the pre-ASPH 12524 hood? I have asked this question of two Leica dealers without success. So can anyone here help? A catalog number would be very useful indeed. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica ron Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Tony, I don't believe that such a thing exists for this lenshood. Cheers, Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david j.lee Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 cap 14043 fits the 4th version rectangular hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david j.lee Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 by the way, it is the cap for the aspherical 35mm summicron, i checked with a few sellers before ordering and it does fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Blackwell Images Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Look here: http://www.popflash.com/item.cfm?id=%23%24NBO%0A I know the hood and shade for the 4th and asph version Summicrons look identical, but the 4th version shade is marginally smaller and the later hood-cap fits, but loosely. You may want to replace the hood as well so everything fits snugly. “When you come to a fork in the road, take it ...” – Yogi Berra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 try BH for rect cover for the rect hood. $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david j.lee Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 agree with Bill. it does fits loosely. not for walking around with it on the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len_smith Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Thank you all for your extremely helpful replies. I will purchase the new 12526 hood/cap plus a spare cap, and sell both my 12524 hoods. The cheapest price I have found for the 12526 hood and cap is $69.95 from Adorama. Unless I can find a cheaper price, that is where I will buy it from. Thanks again. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_collier2 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Just for the record, the rectangular pre-asph hood and the asph hood are identical except for the shape of the two little nubs on the front of the hood. On the pre-asph the nubs are meant to aid in mounting and unmounting the hood. On the asph the nubs are larger and have a sharp edge to hold on to the hood cap. You can use the hood cap from the asph on the pre-asph hood but it will not be as secure. I know because I did just that and eventually lost the hood cap. So it is best to buy a new asph hood which will come with the hood cap as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitaraman Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Should that not be the 12526? <br><p> In any case, I faced the same problem a few years ago. Then I discovered that in many overseas markets, these 35 Summicron hood+cap sets are less expensive than in NYC. <br><p> Here is a <a href=http://www.ac-foto.com/ac/shop/shop.php?new_sprache=eng&step=&hersteller=Leica&kategorie1=&kategorie2=&Rechtsbelehrung=>source from Germany</a> that lists them at 20 Euro less than half that Adorama price. <br><p> http://snipurl.com/o0jv <br><p> If the link above does not work the shop is www.ac-foto.com. Click on shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len_smith Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 Mani, Thank you for the link to AC-Foto. However, their price for the 12526 hood+cap combination is Eur 90,00, which is a lot more expensive than Adorama's price of US $69.95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 again, the cap is $20 at BH. I have one sitting here, jeeeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitaraman Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Sorry, for the incorrect information, Tony :-( Paul, my apologies to you too-I simply overlooked your earlier post about the $20 price at B&H-no offense or upstaging intended;-) Folks, what Paul says... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len_smith Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Thanks again guys. I ordered two caps from my friendly local Leica dealer today. The price is GBP 11.00 each, which is very close to $20. As the price includes 17.5% VAT (sales tax) I think I got a bargain. <g> Why two? Because it is certain I will lose one! I will see how they fit my 12524 hoods, both of which have surprisingly substantial side lugs. If the caps are loose, I will enlarge the lugs with sheet styrene until I get the caps to fit properly. Neither of the hoods could be described as "mint", not by a long way, so there is no danger of losing residual value. I am very happy with this solution to my problem. Many thanks to all who contributed! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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