Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I rarely use my hood with my 1st version aspheric 35 (I figure the hood itself may become a collectable, since it is of a different design than the current asph hood ;-) ), but I have never encountered any obvious signs of flare etc. as a result of the missing lens hood. I assume that the flare characteristics of the two versions should be the same. (yes, no?) (and I ALWAYS use UV filters on the lens, as well as all my other lenses). Dan C. At 08:18 AM 10-12-00 -0700, John Collier wrote: >The 35/1.4 Asph works just fine without its hood but, like you, I keep mine >on as a "cow bar" too. I do not use UV filters and, as long as Jim says it >is OK :-), I like my front element to be a little distant from any harsh >realities in life. > >John Collier > >> From: Hans-Peter.Lammerich@t-online.de >> >> I considered to trade my pre-asph 1.4/35 for a asph, but I just like the >> old one's compact size, even with the shade which in addition works as a >> sort of cow bar. >> >> So my question is whether the 1.4/35 asph works well without its plastic >> hood? >> >> Hans-Peter > > >