Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/02

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Subject: Re: [Leica] noctilux versions
From: Dennis Painter <dennis@hale-pohaku.com>
Date: Sat, 02 Mar 2002 08:18:00 -0800
References: <200203021423.g22ENiT21866@panix1.panix.com>

I believe the 12519 hood is no longer made.

At one time Leica would modifiy the E58 to an E60 but I think that is no longer
offered (at least through Leica USA)

Best to check with Leica on hoods and mods as things do change.

Rei Shinozuka wrote:

> there were 4 versions of the f1.0 noctilux from 1976 to now:
>
> 1. E58 hood #12519
> 2. E60 bayonet-style hood #12539
> 3. E60 squeeze grip hood #12544
> 4. E60 built-in hood (current)
>
> i think the E58s were all made in the 70's.
>
> they are all optically identical.
>
> i own the #3 type and have never handled the others.
>
> -rei

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