Lens Hood for Pentax M 50 1.4

**montman** · 10-04-2012, 11:45 AM

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Anybody have any good suggestions. I am tired of getting flare in my images.

vladimiroltean · 10-04-2012, 11:49 AM

Wow, this is pretty radical, especially for an SMC lens. Are you sure they're not light leaks?

**montman** · 10-04-2012, 11:58 AM

kcobain1992: I think your right, it does look more like a light leak. I have it on about two images every roll. Good thing I have a LX coming this week to replace my ME Super

Thanks though, it's got to be a light leak.

vladimiroltean · 10-04-2012, 12:01 PM - **1 Like**

If it is a light leak, be thankful that it must be the easiest (and cheapest) repair to a film SLR. A replacement LX might be the most expensive

elliott · 10-04-2012, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by kcobain1992

Wow, this is pretty radical, especially for an SMC lens. Are you sure they're not light leaks?

I've definitely never seen anything like this out of my M 50 f1.4 or even my non-SMC Super Takumar, so I vote light leak too.

**pacerr** · 10-04-2012, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by montman

I have it on about two images every roll.

Which two? Same sequence or random?

H2

**montman** · 10-04-2012, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by pacerr

Which two? Same sequence or random?

H2

I have to find the negs and check, but good question.

**paulh** · 10-04-2012, 01:49 PM

I'm guessing light leak as well, but you should get a hood for your 50. I'm using a standard length (not wide or tele) 49mm metal hood, or a 3-way collapsible rubber hood - both work well for me.

msatlas · 10-04-2012, 04:56 PM

I use this on my FA 50/1.4:

Pentax 49mm Round Rubber Lens Hood 34260 B&H Photo Video

**montman** · 10-04-2012, 05:29 PM

Sweet, thanks guys!

pero · 10-05-2012, 11:27 AM - **1 Like**

I very happy with this one I got on ebay for $10:

New Metal Tele 49mm Screw-in Lens Hood + Cap | eBay

Hood is good quality, thick metal. I use it with my M50/1.4 on K5 and it fits perfect, no vignetting. For shooting film it's probably too long, but there's a shorter one called Standard which would probably fit.

There's a version without cap too, but I find the cap very handy since I can leave the hood on all the time and put the cap on that.

My experience with seller was very good, not ultra fast shipping but certainly fast enough considering the low shipping cost.

**montman** · 10-05-2012, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by pero

I very happy with this one I got on ebay for $10:

New Metal Tele 49mm Screw-in Lens Hood + Cap | eBay

Hood is good quality, thick metal. I use it with my M50/1.4 on K5 and it fits perfect, no vignetting. For shooting film it's probably too long, but there's a shorter one called Standard which would probably fit.

There's a version without cap too, but I find the cap very handy since I can leave the hood on all the time and put the cap on that.

My experience with seller was very good, not ultra fast shipping but certainly fast enough considering the low shipping cost.

Really like the metal

stevebrot · 10-07-2012, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by pero

I very happy with this one I got on ebay for $10:

New Metal Tele 49mm Screw-in Lens Hood + Cap | eBay

Hood is good quality, thick metal. I use it with my M50/1.4 on K5 and it fits perfect, no vignetting. For shooting film it's probably too long, but there's a shorter one called Standard which would probably fit.

There's a version without cap too, but I find the cap very handy since I can leave the hood on all the time and put the cap on that.

My experience with seller was very good, not ultra fast shipping but certainly fast enough considering the low shipping cost.

I can vouch for Heavystar on eBay (above link). He is my go-to man for hoods and quality pinch caps. His 49mm hoods will accept a 58mm pinch cap and that is how I use them.

Steve

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10-04-2012, 11:49 AM	#2
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	Wow, this is pretty radical, especially for an SMC lens. Are you sure they're not light leaks?

10-04-2012, 11:58 AM	#3
montman Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kansas City Photos: Gallery Posts: 576 Original Poster	kcobain1992: I think your right, it does look more like a light leak. I have it on about two images every roll. Good thing I have a LX coming this week to replace my ME Super Thanks though, it's got to be a light leak.

10-04-2012, 12:01 PM - 1 Like	#4
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	If it is a light leak, be thankful that it must be the easiest (and cheapest) repair to a film SLR. A replacement LX might be the most expensive

10-04-2012, 12:09 PM	#5
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Originally posted by kcobain1992 Wow, this is pretty radical, especially for an SMC lens. Are you sure they're not light leaks? I've definitely never seen anything like this out of my M 50 f1.4 or even my non-SMC Super Takumar, so I vote light leak too.

10-04-2012, 12:47 PM	#6
pacerr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Paris, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,350	Originally posted by montman I have it on about two images every roll. Which two? Same sequence or random? H2

10-04-2012, 01:43 PM	#7
montman Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kansas City Photos: Gallery Posts: 576 Original Poster	Originally posted by pacerr Which two? Same sequence or random? H2 I have to find the negs and check, but good question.

10-04-2012, 01:49 PM	#8
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	I'm guessing light leak as well, but you should get a hood for your 50. I'm using a standard length (not wide or tele) 49mm metal hood, or a 3-way collapsible rubber hood - both work well for me.

10-04-2012, 04:56 PM	#9
msatlas Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 309	I use this on my FA 50/1.4: Pentax 49mm Round Rubber Lens Hood 34260 B&H Photo Video

10-04-2012, 05:29 PM	#10
montman Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kansas City Photos: Gallery Posts: 576 Original Poster	Sweet, thanks guys!

10-05-2012, 11:27 AM - 1 Like	#11
pero Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 128	I very happy with this one I got on ebay for $10: New Metal Tele 49mm Screw-in Lens Hood + Cap \| eBay Hood is good quality, thick metal. I use it with my M50/1.4 on K5 and it fits perfect, no vignetting. For shooting film it's probably too long, but there's a shorter one called Standard which would probably fit. There's a version without cap too, but I find the cap very handy since I can leave the hood on all the time and put the cap on that. My experience with seller was very good, not ultra fast shipping but certainly fast enough considering the low shipping cost.

10-05-2012, 12:00 PM	#12
montman Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kansas City Photos: Gallery Posts: 576 Original Poster	Originally posted by pero I very happy with this one I got on ebay for $10: New Metal Tele 49mm Screw-in Lens Hood + Cap \| eBay Hood is good quality, thick metal. I use it with my M50/1.4 on K5 and it fits perfect, no vignetting. For shooting film it's probably too long, but there's a shorter one called Standard which would probably fit. There's a version without cap too, but I find the cap very handy since I can leave the hood on all the time and put the cap on that. My experience with seller was very good, not ultra fast shipping but certainly fast enough considering the low shipping cost. Really like the metal

10-07-2012, 10:28 AM	#13
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by pero I very happy with this one I got on ebay for $10: New Metal Tele 49mm Screw-in Lens Hood + Cap \| eBay Hood is good quality, thick metal. I use it with my M50/1.4 on K5 and it fits perfect, no vignetting. For shooting film it's probably too long, but there's a shorter one called Standard which would probably fit. There's a version without cap too, but I find the cap very handy since I can leave the hood on all the time and put the cap on that. My experience with seller was very good, not ultra fast shipping but certainly fast enough considering the low shipping cost. I can vouch for Heavystar on eBay (above link). He is my go-to man for hoods and quality pinch caps. His 49mm hoods will accept a 58mm pinch cap and that is how I use them. Steve