Alternative Shades for 50/2 & 35/2?

[Terence T]

I picked up these 2 new lenses and discovered they didn't come with the shades. They're priced about $70, a rip off at any rate. Would anyone know of any third party shades that might fit the 2? They share the same hood. I typically leave the shades on so it'd be nice to have 2, and I'm definitely not going to fork out $140 for them.

[fraley]

What lenses? What size shade do they take?

[Terence T]

Here ya go...

50mm (http://www.zeissikon.com/lens.50.htm)
35mm (http://www.zeissikon.com/lens.35.htm)

[glchua]

OT a bit, can't help you with the shades.

But woah! Nice stuffs you got there Terence. I'm eyeing and saving (through buying lottery) for the 21/2.8.

[Terence T]

Trade in your M gear, that'll give you lots of spare change for new lenses :)

I was inspired by your nap time shots so I went out looking for sleepy targets of my own.

Zzzzzz (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/11210/sort/1/cat/500/page/1)

[furcafe]

As I stated on this thread (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5727):

"Another hood solution is 1 of the Walz/Hoya/Kenko vented hoods that were originally made for the 50/1.4 Nikkor-S (Nikon RF or LTM). They work perfectly, without vignetting, on the 40/1.4 Nokton (the 40.5mm version of these hoods, originally for the Zeiss 50/1.5 Sonnars, work great on the 40/2 M-Rokkor)."

The original 1950s Walz/Hoya/Kenko hoods can be had on eBay for around $20-50; for some reason they've gone up in price in the past couple years. However, there is a vendor on eBay, "heavystar" (http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZheavystar), who sells modern generic vented hoods for $15 that are just like the old ones & he has some in 43mm.

FYI, these hoods will not cause any vignetting on the 50/2 & probably won't on the 35/2 (I've successfully used the 40mm version on the Canon 35/2 RF lens without vignetting).

[Terence T]

Thanks for the pointer. I did see the vented hoods on ebay before but was a little wary as they were screw in types. You're right to say I was worried about viginetting, especially since I would be mounting it on a UV filter. I'd give it a go, they aren't that pricey anyhow.

[rover]

I did read somewhere, and I wish I could provide a link, but it was stated that although it doesn't say it, the shades for the ZI lenses are interchangable. There was a list of what lens shades could be shared by what lenses. My guess is that is you wanted to get the shade for the 35/2 is that it will also work fine on the 50. That will at least save you the price of one if I am right.

[Terence T]

Yes they do share the same shade but I usually like each of my lenses having its own. I normally just leave it on for added protection as I dont use front caps on most of my lenses.

[glchua]

Trade in your M gear, that'll give you lots of spare change for new lenses :)



Then I will have not enough Leicas to fondle :D

[Huck Finn]

The CV LH-5 vented lens shade, made for the CV 40/1.4 Nokton, fits perfectly on the Zeiss 35/2 or 50/2 & sells for $45. In fact the pictures look identical, although I don't know if the CV shade is spring loaded like the Zeiss.

[Terence T]

I have the LH-4 and that's not spring loaded. If it really fits, the LH-5 is a good alternative for its price. I've already bought an original Zeiss hood and a screw on hood mentioned earlier though. The Zeiss hood is a real piece of work, the spring loaded lock oozes quality with its resounding click when locked in place. And it really won't come off without giving it a slight push before turning. I know because I didn't realise it was spring loaded when I first tried to remove it. I was stupidly turning it with all my might... reminds me of those bottles of pills with safety tops.

[Huck Finn]

I have a friend who has one & he says that the CV hood works perfectly on his 35 Biogon.

[Thomaspin]

Terence, you may like to check for B+W folding rubber lens hoods at http://www.bhphotovideo.com in the 43mm screw-in size for your lenses. Under $20 and they fold back for compact storing. Not sure if you will get any vignetting with the 35mm so maybe buy one and try it on both lenses.

[awilder]

Terence, where did you find a hood for $70? I've seen them for an ungodly sum of $127 out of NY.

[Paul T.]

Stephen Gandy lists them for $45 BUT only sells whem with the 40/1.4, looks like they['re short on stock.And I presume the LH-4 (bayonet mount) which is for the 35/2.5, doesn't fit.

[Benjamin Marks]

The C/V shade will fit on the 50 Zeiss-Ikon, but it is NOT springloaded. I wedged mine on with a small piece of paper. Not high-tech, but it works and you don't have to remove the hood to take off/put on the lenscap. Rich Pinto at Photo Village sells 'em without the 40/1.4 attached. ;-)

[awilder]

Again I ask, where can you buy the ZM hood for $70?

[Paul T.]

I think Joseph Yao sells them for $70, plus postage from HK. I'm guessing his email is Joseph@yao.com - but search for his name here to check, I know his email's been posted before.