Summilux Shield

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The Leica 50mm Summilux is an incredible lens, possibly one of the most impressive and compact feats of optical engineering ever created. For those who refuse to accept anything as absolute and have access to a 3D printer, there are always opportunities for improvement. These printed "shields" enhance the ergonomics of the focus and aperture adjustment rings. They - Increase accessibility by enlarging the body of the lens to become a seamless extension of the Sony E-Mount - Add tactile indications of where each ring is in its rotation - Provide a distinct texture for each individual ring. They also - Offer a significant amount of physical protection to the lens, - Conceal the fact that you have an expensive lens on your camera - Look visually appealing. These rings slide over the lens without any modification to the lens. They mesh with the textures on the lens so they don't spin freely. My Summilux is a V2 - these should also work on a V1. They are held in place by a screw-in hood. I used a 43mm to 55mm step-up-ring and an appropriate hood and filter, because that's what I had available.