DA* 55mm f1.4 alternate hood solution

**Just1MoreDave** · 02-23-2015, 04:20 PM - **1 Like**

With the help of a forum member, I bought a DA* 55mm f1.4 which was only missing a hood and caps. The original hood is very impressive but I found a good replacement. It's the JJC copy hood for the DA 55-300 lenses. They call it the LH-RBG. Its plastic bayonet fits on the DA*, it reverses, and it has the slide-out window for a polarizer. It doesn't vignette. It's certainly not as perfect as the real hood - I might add some flocking or fabric inside - but it's a decent alternative.

Sandy Hancock · 02-23-2015, 04:35 PM

Worth knowing!
Picture please

**Just1MoreDave** · 02-23-2015, 05:28 PM

It needs marks to align it.

It may not be easy to see here but the interior is just the same matte plastic as the exterior, no texture or anything. It's a craft project opportunity.

Sandy Hancock · 02-23-2015, 05:52 PM

Sweet! It's certainly not as sexy as the OEM hood though

**Nakedgun** · 02-23-2015, 07:31 PM

Wonder if it will vignette on the K-2?

**Just1MoreDave** · 02-23-2015, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by Nakedgun

Wonder if it will vignette on the K-2?

I think so, based on squinting at the corners of an MX viewfinder. But a quick trip to the bandsaw and this $15 hood is instantly the right length.

randomesquephoto · 03-17-2015, 09:06 AM

Awesome. Gonna be a great lens. Have any shots taken with it you'd like to share?.

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Also. Always cool to see Pentax users. There's not a lot of them.

**mattt** · 03-17-2015, 12:42 PM

definitely need to shop for a "normal" length hood that fits the bayonet lock... this lens is one I want to use on that certain future body everyine is anticipating.

02-23-2015, 04:20 PM - 1 Like	#1
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	*DA 55mm f1.4 alternate hood solution** With the help of a forum member, I bought a DA* 55mm f1.4 which was only missing a hood and caps. The original hood is very impressive but I found a good replacement. It's the JJC copy hood for the DA 55-300 lenses. They call it the LH-RBG. Its plastic bayonet fits on the DA*, it reverses, and it has the slide-out window for a polarizer. It doesn't vignette. It's certainly not as perfect as the real hood - I might add some flocking or fabric inside - but it's a decent alternative.

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02-23-2015, 04:35 PM	#2
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Worth knowing! Picture please

02-23-2015, 05:28 PM	#3
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340 Original Poster	It needs marks to align it. It may not be easy to see here but the interior is just the same matte plastic as the exterior, no texture or anything. It's a craft project opportunity.

02-23-2015, 05:52 PM	#4
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Sweet! It's certainly not as sexy as the OEM hood though

02-23-2015, 07:31 PM	#5
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,365	Wonder if it will vignette on the K-2?

02-23-2015, 09:21 PM	#6
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nakedgun Wonder if it will vignette on the K-2? I think so, based on squinting at the corners of an MX viewfinder. But a quick trip to the bandsaw and this $15 hood is instantly the right length.

03-17-2015, 09:06 AM	#7
randomesquephoto New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6	Awesome. Gonna be a great lens. Have any shots taken with it you'd like to share?. ---------- Post added 03-17-15 at 09:07 AM ---------- Also. Always cool to see Pentax users. There's not a lot of them.

03-17-2015, 12:42 PM	#8
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	definitely need to shop for a "normal" length hood that fits the bayonet lock... this lens is one I want to use on that certain future body everyine is anticipating.