LENS HOOD FOR 35MM ASPH.

[felix_erazo]

just a few months ago, the lens hood for my 35/2 asph. had a small

mishap and broke the rectangular lens hood that came with the lens.

I've searched everywhere for the same hood to no success. But in my

search I've come across some other hood versions. mostly the vented

version. Will this hood work?

 

Thank You

[35mmdelux]

I've seen at BH photo. Locate the part number and make a search that way. This is current lens and the hood should be readily avail.

[raymond_piganiol1]

Yes, it works - either the 12504 hood for 1,4 and 2 / 35, and the 12585 (and/or

12585H) for 35 and 50 lenses. Aesthetically (or esthetically, if you're in the US) more

pleasant (at least in my eyes) than the rectangular hood.

Raymond

[felix_erazo]

Thank You Guys. I agree with you Raymond. I like that 12585 hood in leiu of the rectangular one.

[frederick_muller]

The 12585 will work. But it was really meant for the 50's. If you want to be certain to avoid vignetting, you will get the 12504, or the original rectangular hood, which is still available.

[michael_kastner]

Why don't you just try and get the original hood sold with the 2/35A in the first place? Article No. 12526. I got it, rectangular, very compact and nicely rounded. Rubber cap to fit, 14043, has never fallen off yet ;=)

[Alex_Es]

Agree with Raymond. 12504 is not only more aesthetically pleasing, it is also a safer hood to

have. The 35/2 Asph's hood tends to fly off. I did what I thought was a logical move. Put a

little sticky tape on the hood ring of the lens. A few years later, it came loose. Tokyo Leica

charged me 30,000 for repairs. I bought a second 12504 around 1990 when it was still fairly

cheap and available. If I had any common sense, I would have used the 12504 from the start.

 

There are any number of 39mm generic hoods around. Try Cameraquest. They are not

aesthetically pleasing but a lot better than the standard hood for the 35/2 asph.<div></div>

[jerry_lehrer]

Felix,-- The best hood for that lens is the original hood #12526. It does not intrude in the viewfinder and does not vignette

 

Should you be interested, I have a brand new in box Leica hood of that number available. Contact me at <jerryleh@pacbell.net>

[len_smith]

The correct Leica hood is the rectangular 12526, which comes complete with a clip-on cap. It costs just under $70 at Adorama.com. One cap is included. Spare caps cost $20 each.

 

Tony

[dan flanders]

I suppose repeating my mantra will inform a few; the rectangular 12526 is consierably more effective than the 12585. A circular hood is prone to light falloff at the corners if it is deep enough to solve the flare problem. Unfortunately, they are both outrageously expensive now.

[john_r._fulton_jr.]

I agree with Tony, Dan and Michael. Get the original correct hood. I cannot understand why

somebody would want to put the wrong sunshade on the lens.

[Rob F.]

Frederick wrote: "The 12585 will work. But it was really meant for the 50's. If you want to be certain to avoid vignetting, you will get the 12504, or the original rectangular hood, which is still available."

 

I'm afraid I'll have to disagree. The 12585 is meant for both the 35mm and 50mm Summicrons as well as the 35mm Summaron. It is marked: "1:2/50; 1:2.8/50; 1:3.5/50; 1:2.8/35; and 1:3.5/35." The 12585H, which came out a bit later, is identical in all respects, except that the marking "1:2/35" has been added to include the then-newly minted 35mm Summicron. I've been using the 12585 on my 35 Cron since I bought it in the early '70's; no vignetting noted.

 

That said, I agree with Dan Flanders that it certainly makes the best sense to use the hood that is designed for it. You won't save any money by buying a 12585. The price is way up there!<div></div>

[paul_neuthaler]

try one of these: they work great, no vignetting & cost app. $10.00 on Ebay<div></div>

[felix_erazo]

Thanks again Guys! All of you have given me lots of options. Hmmmm.... now which one should I get... :-)