Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/01/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gary, My guess is it is for turning the circular polarizer when installed into the hood. At least that is what it is for on my 24/2.8 Elmarit R lens. Gene -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Gary Todoroff <datamaster@northcoastphotos.com> > > Thanks for the compliment, Tom. My Summilux, according to Dennis > Laney "Leica Collector's Guide" is the first version, with serial > number indicating it was built in 1971. > > Here's a question for any lens hood experts out there: the 50/1.4 > removable lens hood is quite a work of art and built like a tank. > Does anyone know what is the purpose of the lens hood thumbwheel that > is right near the "VII" symbol? Mine just turns, but does not seem to > tighten or affect anything. > Thanks, > Gary > >Which version of the Summilux? The new E60 version, or one of the > >prior ones (all the same formula, IIRC)? > > > >Nice shots, btw -- beautiful clarity and composition. > > > >Tom > > > >On Jan 17, 2008, at 6:24 PM, Gary Todoroff wrote: > > > >>The Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 on the E-330 keeps impressing me as a > >>great Lympa combination: > >>http://northcoastphotos.com/Lympa_2008_01_09.htm > >>Gary Todoroff > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information