Reviews - Leupold ScopeSmith Lens Shade, 2.5in Long, 40mm Objective, Gloss Black, Pre 2004 Reviews - LU-RA-LSH-52343

Author: chorrisberger (verified customer) from Michigan on Feb 10, 2012
Pros:  Easy set up - cuts glare
Cons:  Gloss not Glossy enough to match scope
Would recommend:  yes

chorrisberger wrote:

I ordered gloss and package says gloss but it sure looks matte to me - I don't have a matte to compare it to but it is very easy to install and works well in my west facing range it cut the glare very well.

Author: inspirit from los angeles on Oct 24, 2011
Would recommend:  yes

inspirit wrote:

Wish the threading was indented a little so the outside of the shade is the same diameter as my scope's body. It's the same diameter as the threads instead of being slightly larger to match up to the scope. Works fine, but looks a little off.

Author: SureShot from Euless Texas on Sep 29, 2011
Pros:  Ease to install
Would recommend:  yes

SureShot wrote:

This sun shade went on a Leupold scope I purchased in 1978. I got the gloss finish. Fits great and looks good on my rifle.

Author: autodidact (verified customer) , avid shooter, law enforcement firearms instructor, from Mountains of Colorado on Jun 10, 2011
Would recommend:  yes

autodidact wrote:

A lens shade is an important accessory for the precision shooter. Professional photographers have long known the value of preventing stray light from shining on lens objectives to help prevent flare and loss of clarity and contrast. During more than four decades of shooting, Ive always used lens shades on my telescopic sights whenever possible. When the shooter wishes to remain unobserved, a conventional lens shade makes the objective lens of the scope sight less likely to be seen, but without degrading the optical quality of the system as do honeycomb covers which reduce image contrast and clarity. They are also much less expensive. I purchased the 40mm 2.5 inch matte finish version (56187) to attach to a Leupold Mark 4 scope sight that is mounted on a precision rifle used for law enforcement sniper practice, training, and operational evaluations. The 2.5 inch shade length is a good compromise between effectiveness and making the scope too long for convenient handling and field ...
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Author: Doc (verified customer) , Former Seal & FMF corpsman, from Sonoita, AZ on Jun 6, 2011
Pros:  Fit well, was able to shoot a few degrees off a setting sun
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

Doc wrote:

I found the perfect place to shoot in National Forest except that the sun set a few degrees off to the side of the target. I was able to keep shooting due to the SunShade

Author: cngerms (verified customer) from Port Deposit, MD on May 16, 2011
Pros:  High quality, excellent finish, easy to install
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

cngerms wrote:

Leupold's Alumina lenshades are simply the best. They are constructed of high quality materials and their matte black finish is excellent. I highly recommend these as they are a great value for your dollar.

Author: jscordas (verified customer) from Park Ridge Ill. on Apr 25, 2011
Pros:  Great color match
Would recommend:  yes

jscordas wrote:

Shade was the same exact finish and texture as matte scope.

Author: Marcos Martinez (verified customer) , I hunt and do some bench rest target practice., from Chimayo NM on Apr 18, 2011
Pros:  Fits on the scope I have, durable material.
Would recommend:  yes

Marcos Martinez wrote:

For the last 30 years of hunting I have the only scopes I have used are Leupold Scopes. The sun shades I have used are 2.5 inches or the 4.0 inches. i like them because I can hunt any direction east or afternoons west and the sun shades work well, I can do a combination set up 2.5 plus 4.0 to get 6.5 inches, or use them signal. Very good product for what I need, satisfied, thanks Marcos.

Author: Roughwater (verified customer) , Lifelong hunter and outdoors man of 60 years., from Oxford North Carolina on Apr 13, 2011
Pros:  Perfect fit, well made, easy to attach
Cons:  Price
Would recommend:  yes

Roughwater wrote:

The 2.5" Leupold lens shade is well made, screws on easily and tight and does what it's meant to do, shade and help protect the lens. I felt the 2.5" would do the job vs using the 4". I was concerned that the 4" could possibly reduce the field of view of the scope and the 2.5" gives the scope a nice look without overdoing it. I feel the lens shade most likely helps block sunlight from mirrowing off the lens as well as making it easier to see when the sun is low in the sky. Optics Planet was one of the few places that stocked this item and I always appreciate their free shipping and good communications concerning shipping and any issues that may arise.

Author: Harley Dad (verified customer) from Niles, Michigan on Feb 28, 2011
Pros:  Excellent Fit and Finish
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

Harley Dad wrote:

I have been using Leupold products for over Thirty years. The Lenshade product really cuts down on sun glare and seems to minimize the heat distortion from prolonged shooting sessions. The quality, finish, and easy attatchment all reflect on Leupold's outstanding measure of quality equipment.