Zeiss Distagon 35mm 1.4 ZM lens hood alternatives

[AlejandroI]

Hi fellow forum members, I just got this lens and will like to get a lens hood mostly for protecting the front element, and cutting down the lens flare when needed.

Do you know about any alternatives to the original one?

I dont feel like paying 140 euros for a lens hood. Has anyone used the ones been sold in Ebay, or even the 7artisans one?

Thank!

 

[kram]

Vented aluminium hoods are on ebay for less than £10 from PRC vendors. I have one.

 

[Huss]

The thing that’s really nice about the OEM hoods is the spring bayonet fitting. If that doesnt matter then just pick up a $5 one off ebay. I use those on my lenses that do not have that option.

 

[AlejandroI]

The thing that’s really nice about the OEM hoods is the spring bayonet fitting. If that doesnt matter then just pick up a $5 one off ebay. I use those on my lenses that do not have that option.

What's spring bayonet fitting? What are the benefits? Thanks!

 

[jonmanjiro]

What's spring bayonet fitting? What are the benefits? Thanks!

The hood fits on the chrome outer bayonet ring around the filter thread and locks into place in the correct position held there by a spring so the hood won't move. The hood can also be mounted in the reversed position. Another advantages is the filter thread is not used by the hood, which makes using filters easier.

But here's the thing. the ZM 35/1.4 is superbly flair resistant and doesn't really need a hood. I don't use one on mine, and instead just use a decent UV filter to protect the front element. No issues so far.

 

[narsuitus]

I am pleased with the round, metal, vented, screw-mount lens hood that I bought for a low price on eBay.


Leica M6 by Narsuitus, on Flickr

 

[AlejandroI]

Thanks to all! I went for one of the cheap versions, but in Amazon.de.

Will let you know how it goes.

 

[AlejandroI]

I am pleased with the round, metal, vented, screw-mount lens hood that I bought for a low price on eBay.


Leica M6 by Narsuitus, on Flickr

That's some nice camera porn 🙂

Can I see some images with that combo? Any link? Thanks!

 

[AlejandroI]

So I ended buying the following hood from amazon... https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B06WD7XWTC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sadly even thou built construction is great, it causes a slight vignetting in the lens. Not sure i will be using...