Originally posted by joele I have this lens too, lovely lens and easily solved problem. I just use a screw in hood with a black thread (best to use a hood anyway) and no such problem..
I agree, the lens is lovely. I have the OEM hood and I like it because it's nicely finished and its bayonet makes it easier to use than a screwmount hood.
Originally posted by joele I still like the build of the SL series over the newer SL II..
Yes, I find the chrome and black finish reminiscent of the much regretted Zeiss Contarex lenses and much classier than the new finish.
Originally posted by Bart That must have been what I was experiencing!
Corresponds with what I saw. It's nice to see this confirmation. Thanks, Abbazz.
You're welcome!
Originally posted by rparmar If I remember, these did not come with a hood, or rather required one to buy a hood as a fairly expensive extra accessory. That is always annoying, as a hood is an essential, not optional, purchase IMO.
Reflective silver is also annoying. Good detective work to track down the issue!
Oh, and nice shots!
Thanks for the kind words. As stated above, I have the Voigtländer hood, which is very efficient because of its length. Too bad it mounts on the outside of the chrome ring, meaning it doesn't cover the shiny threaded part just in front of the lens! Any third party screwmount lenshood should solve this issue, because it would be screwed inside the chrome ring, thus covering the shiny part in front of the lens.
Originally posted by GeneV I wonder if a black magic marker might do the trick. (Yes, I know that is ugly, but it is a tool).
Can also! Where's my Sharpie?