After-market lens cap for DA 70 LTD hood.

ripper2860 · 06-20-2015, 12:11 PM

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Hello --

I purchased a DA 70/2.4 Limited recently and want to use a 3rd party lens cap (pinch or slip-on, etc). I know the filter size is 49mm and I could use a 49mm lens cap w/o the hood, but I want a cap that will fit on the end of the screw-on lens hood that comes with the DA 70. I do not want to lose the original metal slide-on cap so prefer a after-market. Can anyone provide info or point me to a cap that will attach to the hood end?

Thanks!!

npc · 06-20-2015, 01:26 PM

the hood is around 42mm on the inside - so maybe this one will work : Genuine Kodak Front Lens Caps for Digital Cameras Approx 42mm Black | eBay
or a body cap for m42 camera

r1ch13 · 06-20-2015, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by ripper2860

Hello --

I purchased a DA 70/2.4 Limited recently and want to use a 3rd party lens cap (pinch or slip-on, etc). I know the filter size is 49mm and I could use a 49mm lens cap w/o the hood, but I want a cap that will fit on the end of the screw-on lens hood that comes with the DA 70. I do not want to lose the original metal slide-on cap so prefer a after-market. Can anyone provide info or point me to a cap that will attach to the hood end?

Thanks!!

Originally posted by npc

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Originally posted by ripper2860

ited recently and want to use a 3rd party lens cap (pinch or slip-on, etc). I know the filter size is 49mm and I could use a 49mm lens cap w/o the hood, but I want a cap that will fit on the end of the screw-on lens hood that comes with the DA 70. I do not want to lose the original metal slide-on cap so pre

The End of the Hood fits a standard 52mm lens cap. That's what I use.

ripper2860 · 06-20-2015, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by r1ch13

The End of the Hood fits a standard 52mm lens cap. That's what I use.

Hmmmm. 52mm pinch-cap won't work, but it looks like a 54mm slip-on cap with a 52mm inside diameter may very well work. Thanks!!!

r1ch13 · 06-20-2015, 11:56 PM

Pretty sure 52mm Cap fits. please see below:

Hope this helps.

ripper2860 · 06-21-2015, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by r1ch13

Pretty sure 52mm Cap fits. please see below:

Hope this helps.

Strange. I've tried 2 52mm pinch-type lens caps and neither will fit (too large). Even tried a 49mm, and it was too large to fit. I wonder if Pentax has re-designed the hood and ours are not alike.

r1ch13 · 06-21-2015, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by ripper2860

Strange. I've tried 2 52mm pinch-type lens caps and neither will fit (too large). Even tried a 49mm, and it was too large to fit. I wonder if Pentax has re-designed the hood and ours are not alike.

That is possible. The front of my hood measures Ø54mm Outside and approx. Ø51.6mm Inside the felt.
The Part Number on my hood is: MH-RA 49mm

npc · 06-21-2015, 10:16 AM

Humm, I guess there are different versions then - mine says MH - RD 49mm and is definately 42mm inside / 49mm outside

And on Adorama site the part number is listed as MH-RF49 ... so I guess there are at least 3 versions out there?

**G_Money** · 06-21-2015, 12:27 PM

I use a 43mm cap from eBay, sort of like this one. eBay

ripper2860 · 06-21-2015, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by G_Money

I use a 43mm cap from eBay, sort of like this one. eBay

Thanks. I'll give it a try!!

r1ch13 · 06-21-2015, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by ripper2860

Thanks. I'll give it a try!!

Hey thanks guys - I just learnt something new here. My lens which I purchased used from B&H appears to have been provided with a different hood. The Hood I have is for the FA 43mm f/1.9 lens. Looking on the RICOH site the part No. for DA 70 hood is in fact: MH-RF 49

MH-RF 49mm Silver Lens Hood for HD DA 70mm F2.4 - RICOH IMAGING UK LTD.

It looks like I might getting myself a new hood (& 43mm pinch cap). Sorry for the mis-information earlier.

ripper2860 · 06-28-2015, 07:02 PM

Just wanted to report back that a 43mm Pinch-type lens cap was exactly what was needed for the DA70 limited lens hood end.

Thanks!!!

06-20-2015, 12:11 PM	#1
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890	After-market lens cap for DA 70 LTD hood. Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hello -- I purchased a DA 70/2.4 Limited recently and want to use a 3rd party lens cap (pinch or slip-on, etc). I know the filter size is 49mm and I could use a 49mm lens cap w/o the hood, but I want a cap that will fit on the end of the screw-on lens hood that comes with the DA 70. I do not want to lose the original metal slide-on cap so prefer a after-market. Can anyone provide info or point me to a cap that will attach to the hood end? Thanks!!

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06-20-2015, 01:26 PM	#2
npc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 313	the hood is around 42mm on the inside - so maybe this one will work : Genuine Kodak Front Lens Caps for Digital Cameras Approx 42mm Black \| eBay or a body cap for m42 camera

06-20-2015, 10:59 PM	#3
r1ch13 New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12	Originally posted by ripper2860 Hello -- I purchased a DA 70/2.4 Limited recently and want to use a 3rd party lens cap (pinch or slip-on, etc). I know the filter size is 49mm and I could use a 49mm lens cap w/o the hood, but I want a cap that will fit on the end of the screw-on lens hood that comes with the DA 70. I do not want to lose the original metal slide-on cap so prefer a after-market. Can anyone provide info or point me to a cap that will attach to the hood end? Thanks!! Originally posted by npc s arou Originally posted by ripper2860 ited recently and want to use a 3rd party lens cap (pinch or slip-on, etc). I know the filter size is 49mm and I could use a 49mm lens cap w/o the hood, but I want a cap that will fit on the end of the screw-on lens hood that comes with the DA 70. I do not want to lose the original metal slide-on cap so pre The End of the Hood fits a standard 52mm lens cap. That's what I use.

06-20-2015, 11:27 PM	#4
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890 Original Poster	Originally posted by r1ch13 The End of the Hood fits a standard 52mm lens cap. That's what I use. Hmmmm. 52mm pinch-cap won't work, but it looks like a 54mm slip-on cap with a 52mm inside diameter may very well work. Thanks!!!

06-20-2015, 11:56 PM	#5
r1ch13 New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12	Pretty sure 52mm Cap fits. please see below: Hope this helps.

06-21-2015, 08:27 AM	#6
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890 Original Poster	Originally posted by r1ch13 Pretty sure 52mm Cap fits. please see below: Hope this helps. Strange. I've tried 2 52mm pinch-type lens caps and neither will fit (too large). Even tried a 49mm, and it was too large to fit. I wonder if Pentax has re-designed the hood and ours are not alike.

06-21-2015, 08:57 AM	#7
r1ch13 New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12	Originally posted by ripper2860 Strange. I've tried 2 52mm pinch-type lens caps and neither will fit (too large). Even tried a 49mm, and it was too large to fit. I wonder if Pentax has re-designed the hood and ours are not alike. That is possible. The front of my hood measures Ø54mm Outside and approx. Ø51.6mm Inside the felt. The Part Number on my hood is: MH-RA 49mm

06-21-2015, 10:16 AM	#8
npc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 313	Humm, I guess there are different versions then - mine says MH - RD 49mm and is definately 42mm inside / 49mm outside And on Adorama site the part number is listed as MH-RF49 ... so I guess there are at least 3 versions out there?

06-21-2015, 12:27 PM	#9
G_Money Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 598	I use a 43mm cap from eBay, sort of like this one. eBay

06-21-2015, 12:31 PM	#10
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890 Original Poster	Originally posted by G_Money I use a 43mm cap from eBay, sort of like this one. eBay Thanks. I'll give it a try!!

06-21-2015, 02:55 PM	#11
r1ch13 New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12	Originally posted by ripper2860 Thanks. I'll give it a try!! Hey thanks guys - I just learnt something new here. My lens which I purchased used from B&H appears to have been provided with a different hood. The Hood I have is for the FA 43mm f/1.9 lens. Looking on the RICOH site the part No. for DA 70 hood is in fact: MH-RF 49 MH-RF 49mm Silver Lens Hood for HD DA 70mm F2.4 - RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. It looks like I might getting myself a new hood (& 43mm pinch cap). Sorry for the mis-information earlier.

06-28-2015, 07:02 PM	#12
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890 Original Poster	Just wanted to report back that a 43mm Pinch-type lens cap was exactly what was needed for the DA70 limited lens hood end. Thanks!!!