Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/01/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]dito phx grduprey@mchsi.com wrote: >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 >> >> > > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >