Hood Injury

Imp · 09-11-2015, 04:14 PM

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Hey all!

I was photographing sports at a school today, and at one point a dodgeball, the small soft foamy kind, hit the front of my HD DA 55-300 pretty hard. I had my lens hood on, so there isn't any problem with the lens, but the hood became skewed at a funny angle, half on and half off. I unjammed it an removed it, and now it does not lock as well or as securely. There is one obviously broken piece in the hood, shown in the attached picture. It isn't worth replacing it, any suggestions on fixing it? Does anyone know the importance of that piece of the hood in the whole scheme of attaching the hood to the lens?

Thanks in advance

**ramseybuckeye** · 09-11-2015, 04:43 PM

That's what holds it on. If you can find a glue that will hold you could fix it, but thatt may be difficult.

You can buy a knockoff hood pretty reasonably for the 55-300.

Imp · 09-11-2015, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

You can buy a knockoff hood pretty reasonably for the 55-300.

It seems a shame to do so, because the hood is perfectly fine, it is just that one crack.

Adam · 09-11-2015, 05:24 PM - **1 Like**

The hood did its job- to protect the lens. Time for a replacement IMO!

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**THoog** · 09-11-2015, 05:46 PM

I think the plastic is ABS - it could probably be glued with a plastic 'welder' - something like Tenax-7r or Ambroid ProWeld liquid cement.

**othar** · 09-11-2015, 06:43 PM

If you have some sort of two-component adhesive, superglue or similar glue at home try it, otherwise I think it might be more favourable buying a new hood.

Imp · 09-11-2015, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by THoog

I think the plastic is ABS - it could probably be glued with a plastic 'welder' - something like Tenax-7r or Ambroid ProWeld liquid cement.

Quote:

If you have some sort of two-component adhesive, superglue or similar glue at home try it, otherwise I think it might be cheaper buying a new hood.

ok, thanks!

Originally posted by Adam

Time for a replacement IMO!

Even on Ebay the cheapest legit hoods are about $40, too much for my budget!

**UncleVanya** · 09-11-2015, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by THoog

I think the plastic is ABS - it could probably be glued with a plastic 'welder' - something like Tenax-7r or Ambroid ProWeld liquid cement.

Plus one to this. I worked with plastics in model rocketry for a long time. The only really good bond is a plastic weld.

**K-Three** · 09-11-2015, 07:35 PM

A long time ago, I fixed my 100f/4 macro hood by knocking the glass out of an appropriately sized filter, and gluing the ring to the hood,
Not sure with the current hoods, but maybe by use of a step down ring (62->58?) you could glue some threads on that hood?
Would lose the quick on and off, but if you could get the parts glued together tightly, it would be a secure connection to the lens
Would need to check for vignetting at 55 as I suspect this might end up pushing the hood out a bit farther.

Al_Kahollick · 09-11-2015, 07:38 PM

How about this.... http://www.amazon.com/58MM-Lens-Essentials-Kit-Reversible/dp/B005LXNU3U/ref=...tax+lense+hood

**UncleVanya** · 09-11-2015, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by Al_Kahollick

How about this.... http://www.amazon.com/58MM-Lens-Essentials-Kit-Reversible/dp/B005LXNU3U/ref=...tax+lense+hood

That hood is made for a much shorter zoom - likely 17mm minimum or 18mm minimum. Far less effective than the original. The ebay linked hood from earlier was under $5 and is a knock off of the original including the tab for the polarizer.

Al_Kahollick · 09-12-2015, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

That hood is made for a much shorter zoom - likely 17mm minimum or 18mm minimum. Far less effective than the original. The ebay linked hood from earlier was under $5 and is a knock off of the original including the tab for the polarizer.

Didn't notice the first link, and judging by the OP's response, neither did he (but that hood would surely be the best option). In any case, though the one I linked to is a tad short (it's mounted on a 50mm BTW), it seems he's more interested in the protection of a hard hood than the shading ability of a longer one (otherwise, a rubber hood would do), and the shorter one would fit the bill without having to wait a month for it to arrive from overseas.

Imp · 09-12-2015, 06:54 AM

Yup, i just saw that link. I think i'll probably get that, since it is so inexpensive!

Imp · 09-12-2015, 08:59 AM

On an unrelated note, the same day my rear e-dial on my k-30 stopped functioning briefly, until i turned it on and off. Should I be concerned?

**UncleVanya** · 09-12-2015, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Imp

On an unrelated note, the same day my rear e-dial on my k-30 stopped functioning briefly, until i turned it on and off. Should I be concerned?

Only if the problem gets to be a repeat performance.

09-11-2015, 04:14 PM	#1
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Hood Injury 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. Hey all! I was photographing sports at a school today, and at one point a dodgeball, the small soft foamy kind, hit the front of my HD DA 55-300 pretty hard. I had my lens hood on, so there isn't any problem with the lens, but the hood became skewed at a funny angle, half on and half off. I unjammed it an removed it, and now it does not lock as well or as securely. There is one obviously broken piece in the hood, shown in the attached picture. It isn't worth replacing it, any suggestions on fixing it? Does anyone know the importance of that piece of the hood in the whole scheme of attaching the hood to the lens? Thanks in advance

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09-11-2015, 04:43 PM	#2
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	That's what holds it on. If you can find a glue that will hold you could fix it, but thatt may be difficult. You can buy a knockoff hood pretty reasonably for the 55-300.

09-11-2015, 04:45 PM	#3
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749 Original Poster	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye You can buy a knockoff hood pretty reasonably for the 55-300. It seems a shame to do so, because the hood is perfectly fine, it is just that one crack.

09-11-2015, 05:24 PM - 1 Like	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	The hood did its job- to protect the lens. Time for a replacement IMO! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-11-2015, 05:46 PM	#5
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I think the plastic is ABS - it could probably be glued with a plastic 'welder' - something like Tenax-7r or Ambroid ProWeld liquid cement.

09-11-2015, 06:43 PM	#6
othar Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Linz Photos: Albums Posts: 3,098	If you have some sort of two-component adhesive, superglue or similar glue at home try it, otherwise I think it might be more favourable buying a new hood.

09-11-2015, 06:44 PM	#7
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749 Original Poster	Originally posted by THoog I think the plastic is ABS - it could probably be glued with a plastic 'welder' - something like Tenax-7r or Ambroid ProWeld liquid cement. Quote: If you have some sort of two-component adhesive, superglue or similar glue at home try it, otherwise I think it might be cheaper buying a new hood. ok, thanks! Originally posted by Adam Time for a replacement IMO! Even on Ebay the cheapest legit hoods are about $40, too much for my budget!

09-11-2015, 07:30 PM	#8
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by THoog I think the plastic is ABS - it could probably be glued with a plastic 'welder' - something like Tenax-7r or Ambroid ProWeld liquid cement. Plus one to this. I worked with plastics in model rocketry for a long time. The only really good bond is a plastic weld.

09-11-2015, 07:35 PM	#9
K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 937	A long time ago, I fixed my 100f/4 macro hood by knocking the glass out of an appropriately sized filter, and gluing the ring to the hood, Not sure with the current hoods, but maybe by use of a step down ring (62->58?) you could glue some threads on that hood? Would lose the quick on and off, but if you could get the parts glued together tightly, it would be a secure connection to the lens Would need to check for vignetting at 55 as I suspect this might end up pushing the hood out a bit farther.

09-11-2015, 07:38 PM	#10
Al_Kahollick Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 390	How about this.... http://www.amazon.com/58MM-Lens-Essentials-Kit-Reversible/dp/B005LXNU3U/ref=...tax+lense+hood

09-11-2015, 08:07 PM	#11
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by Al_Kahollick How about this.... http://www.amazon.com/58MM-Lens-Essentials-Kit-Reversible/dp/B005LXNU3U/ref=...tax+lense+hood That hood is made for a much shorter zoom - likely 17mm minimum or 18mm minimum. Far less effective than the original. The ebay linked hood from earlier was under $5 and is a knock off of the original including the tab for the polarizer.

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09-12-2015, 06:50 AM	#12
Al_Kahollick Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 390	Originally posted by UncleVanya That hood is made for a much shorter zoom - likely 17mm minimum or 18mm minimum. Far less effective than the original. The ebay linked hood from earlier was under $5 and is a knock off of the original including the tab for the polarizer. Didn't notice the first link, and judging by the OP's response, neither did he (but that hood would surely be the best option). In any case, though the one I linked to is a tad short (it's mounted on a 50mm BTW), it seems he's more interested in the protection of a hard hood than the shading ability of a longer one (otherwise, a rubber hood would do), and the shorter one would fit the bill without having to wait a month for it to arrive from overseas.

09-12-2015, 06:54 AM	#13
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749 Original Poster	Yup, i just saw that link. I think i'll probably get that, since it is so inexpensive!

09-12-2015, 08:59 AM	#14
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749 Original Poster	On an unrelated note, the same day my rear e-dial on my k-30 stopped functioning briefly, until i turned it on and off. Should I be concerned?

09-12-2015, 11:23 AM	#15
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by Imp On an unrelated note, the same day my rear e-dial on my k-30 stopped functioning briefly, until i turned it on and off. Should I be concerned? Only if the problem gets to be a repeat performance.