I'm new to Leica, just ordered my first M6ttl .58 with the Tri-elmar (E3) 28-35-50. Is there a rectangluar hood for this lens and if so where can I get it. Thanks Chad

-- Chad Anderson (chada@netutah.com), November 21, 2001

Answers

Chad,

You show admirable taste! AFAIK, there is no rectangular hood for the Tri-Elmar but I copied the following from a Leica brochure:

"Lens hood for LEICA TRI-ELMAR-M 28-35-50mm f/4 ASPH. Round, slip-on lens hood made of aluminum. Can be placed over the lens in reverse position for transportation. Unobstructed viewfinder image due to special design. Order No.12450"

I don't know where you can get it in your part of the world but I expect any Leica dealer would be happy to help. BTW, you shouldn't need a hood, according to Leica, unless you use filters. They say that the lens has its own "built-in hood", due to the fact that the front element is recessed into the body to an extent that depends on the focal length you select.

-- Ray Moth (ray_moth@yahoo.com), November 21, 2001.

The hoods that fit the 21 and 24 Asp Elmarit's also fit the Trielmar.

-- Simon Wong (drsimonwong@hotmail.com), November 23, 2001.