Lens hoods are primarily designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of the lens. In addition, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact.
Dedicated lens hoods are designed to match the specific focal length of the lens it was designed for.
Lens Hood for 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical is rated
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freak_scene from
Holds on tightMy 35/1.4 aspherical came with a hood like the 12451 currently used on the 28 Summicron. It fell off frequently and I broke three of them. This hood stays put and is more resilient when squashed or suffers an impact.
Date published: 2010-10-03
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CWHEUSTON from
Incompatible with 28 mm Summicron ASPHAlthough it is indicated in Leica Wiki that it is compatible with Leica M 28 Summicron ASPH, I tried hard, it just does not fit. Disappointed.
Date published: 2015-06-11
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Sol from
so good to have a lens hood again!Like all things in the Leica M series, this replacement lens hood is not cheap, but it is very well built and works perfectly. I did not realize how much the lens shade helped my daytime outdoor photos until I lost my original lens hood and lived without it for several months.
Date published: 2011-06-08
Rated 5 out of
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db8121 from
Perfect replacementPurchased this when I damaged the hood on my 35MM Summilux 1.4 ASPH. Easy to install and It fits perfectly. It is exactly the same hood that comes with the lens. It's a little pricey, but you don't really have alternatives when it comes down to it.
Date published: 2010-12-03
Rated 5 out of
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Leica Shooter from
The Original Genuine Leica Lens Hood 35mm f1.4 ASPH Pre FLEAfter 11 years my original Leica Lens Hood took a few too many knocks, saved the lens itself from impact damage and needed replacement due to broken off pieces. This is an excellent hood . Glad to have the new fully functional one.
Date published: 2016-10-06
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Justin from
holding grip to lens is so fragilegreat appearance but easy to lose