Is the lens hood really needed?

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Any experiences showing flare without one?

Based on my Leica 28/2.8 ASPH is is almost flare proof, so no hood is needed, maybe just for protection.

Also, can a UV filter/polariser be attached to the adapter ring without any issues? i read that the lens front element moves and has the potential to hit any filter place in front of it.

Any feedback from users/owners appreciated :)
 
The way I understand it, Fuji needed to go with an adapter so that filters WOULD NOT interfere with the lens movement. I'm still waiting for mine, so I can't confirm this but I did read another owner's description of this purpose of the adapter.
 
Yes, the adapter makes the lens a bit thicker and hence the whole camera less compact. Without it though, the lens would hit a filter on close focusssing.
I have the adapter and a filter and together they add 1cm.
Personally, I think this is OK as I would rather not use the cap and use the filter for protection. They are expensive, but beautifully made.
As for whether the hood is needed - I've not run tests, but if you want to make your X100 look even more like an M the hood is a must.
 
thanks guys. any particular UV filter that works best?

how about a slim line B&W to keep it as compact as possible. also do i need to be aware of filter thread anomalies.

so the lens front element doesn't hit with adapter + filter on?
 
Can't tell you a thing about the x-100 in particular. But I have had M-42 Fujinon lenses for about 35 years or so. They handle flare very well. I saw a shot right after getting my 28mm that would be nice with flare, and put it on. Shooting straight into the sun, no flare. Sort of disappointing at the time. :p
 
The thread on the lens is 49mm you can rig an adapter to allow you to put on a filter that won't interfere with the macro or vignette but I'm finding ghosting problems even with a B&W.

I've decided to forgo the filter an use a hood for some protection. I had an old 49mm vented Leica hood which I mounted to a 49mm/52mm step-up. It blocks the OVF similarly as the Fuji setup but cost me a heckava lot less. Works like a champ.

--Rich
 
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On a camera like the fuji, and also on a Leica M lens, I think I would always use the hood. If the lens gets scratched or damaged, you're out an entire camera. For me the hood is far more important in protecting the lens than actually preventing flare.
 
Yes, it does flare sometimes when shooting against the light.

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My solution using the tips on the X100 Forum, using a 52-49 stepdown ring which has a 49 thread all the way through on the inside, and a vented 49 hood. Total cost <US$12.

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Besides the flare reduction and physical protection, I also find it more comfortable holding the camera with my left hand having more "lens" to hold. The stepdown ring does not provide enough clearance for a filter though, the lens will hit the filter. I tried a B+W F-Pro filter.

This solution obstructs the viewfinder slightly more than the original Fuji hood which is shallower and has a smaller outside diameter.
 
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nksyoon said:
My solution using the tips on the X100 Forum, using a 52-49 stepdown ring which has a 49 thread all the way through on the inside, and a vented 49 hood. Total cost <US$12.

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Nick, how's the size of the hood in the pic? When you put the camera on a table with the hood attached, does the camera sit on the table flat or the hood lift it up?

From pictures, looks like the Fuji one lets the camera sit flat. I'm hoping to find an alternative hood that's also small enough.
 
intheviewfinder said:
The thread on the lens is 49mm you can rig an adapter to allow you to put on a filter that won't interfere with the macro or vignette but I'm finding ghosting problems even with a B&W.

I've decided to forgo the filter an use a hood for some protection. I had an old 49mm vented Leica hood which I mounted to a 49mm/52mm step-up. It blocks the OVF similarly as the Fuji setup but cost me a heckava lot less. Works like a champ.

--Rich
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which leica lens hood did you use?

keytarjunkie said:
On a camera like the fuji, and also on a Leica M lens, I think I would always use the hood. If the lens gets scratched or damaged, you're out an entire camera. For me the hood is far more important in protecting the lens than actually preventing flare.
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+1

nksyoon said:
My solution using the tips on the X100 Forum, using a 52-49 stepdown ring which has a 49 thread all the way through on the inside, and a vented 49 hood. Total cost <US$12.

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nksyoon said:
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Besides the flare reduction and physical protection, I also find it more comfortable holding the camera with my left hand having more "lens" to hold. The stepdown ring does not provide enough clearance for a filter though, the lens will hit the filter. I tried a B+W F-Pro filter.

This solution obstructs the viewfinder slightly more than the original Fuji hood which is shallower and has a smaller outside diameter.
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functionality and compactness counts for a lot. seems like the fuji hood is still the best if you don't mind paying fuji prices!
 
nksyoon said:
My solution using the tips on the X100 Forum, using a 52-49 stepdown ring which has a 49 thread all the way through on the inside, and a vented 49 hood. Total cost <US$12.
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I'm not sure I get it. You're saying that the external/male thread on the lens barrel (to which the Fuji adapter would attach) is 52mm?

Ari
 
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