Push-on lens cap for M 50/2.8 lens hood

[david_cunningham2]

Does anyone happen to know what size push-on lens cap will fit the M 50/2.8 lens hood (part #12549)?

 

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Thanks in advance.

[jay_.]

For the current 50 Elmarit? Any of the metal push-on caps for the

E39 Leitz lenses will fit. The lens comes with an aluminum cap which

I'm sure can be purchased as a replacement from Leica parts dept.

[andrew n.bra hrefhttp]

Or alternatively you can use <B>any 42mm diameter plastic lens cap</B>

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A few weeks ago I went to a binoculars store and went through their

spares bin and picked out a couple of the strongest ones they had -

cost me $1 each! At that rate you can buy scores of them and still

come in cheaper than the original article (and you won't have heart

attacks over scratching or losing them).

[john_collier5]

Measure the diameter carefully and go to B&H's website and

check there first. After that try your local hardware store for an

ABS pipe end cap that is close in size. Line the inside with tape

and voila!

 

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Cheers,

[john_collier5]

You do want a cap for the hood right?

[david_cunningham2]

Yes John, I'm looking for a cap for the hood. I know that a 40mm push-

on cap fits perfectly on a E39 filter, but the 12549 and 12550 hood

has a raised "knurled" ring that makes it larger than the 40mm smooth

filter.

 

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Thanks