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**Moe49** · 07-26-2016, 07:44 AM

Howdy,

I am looking at alternate 67mm hoods for my FA* 85mm 1.4.

Has anyone here tried a 645 FA 120mm Macro lens hood (PH-RBD67) on a FA* 85mm lens?
They both are 67mm and are bayonet mount, but compatible?

Thanks.

Last edited by Moe49; 07-27-2016 at 12:06 PM.

pinholecam · 07-26-2016, 08:11 AM

I just use on of those metal ones from ebay.
The advantage being that I just cap over the hood.

**Buffy** · 07-26-2016, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by Moe49

Howdy,

I am looking at alternate 67mm hoods for my FA* 85mm 1.4.

Has anyone here tried a 645 FA 120mm Macro lens hood on a FA* 85mm lens?
They both are 67mm and are bayonet mount, but compatible?

Thanks.

I have both lenses, I can give it a try tonight and let you know.

**Moe49** · 07-26-2016, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by pinholecam

I just use one of those metal ones from ebay.
The advantage being that I just cap over the hood.

Yep, a very good alternative.

Pentax 6x7 lens hoods PH-SA & PH-SB would work out fairly well too, I believe.
The MH-RA hood for an A*85mm would also fit.

I like lens hoods that have a rubber sleeve on their front edge. That is why I am interested in the PH-RBD67 hood.
I do stand my cameras face down on the lens hoods occasionally

as well as bump into things.

Originally posted by buffy

I have both lenses, I can give it a try tonight and let you know.

Thank you, I really appreciate your time.

Last edited by Moe49; 07-27-2016 at 12:06 PM.

**UncleVanya** · 07-26-2016, 09:33 AM

I use the MH-RA on my 50-135 with a plastic cap from a food container. I realize that isn't the question at hand, but I can attest to the fact that it works for that. It is bulky however, and it lacks the rubber edge you like.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-26-2016, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Moe49

The MH-RA hood for an A*85mm would also fit.

That one screws into 67mm filter thread, not a bayonet mount.

**Moe49** · 07-26-2016, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

That one screws into 67mm filter thread, not a bayonet mount.

The Pentax 6x7 lens hoods, PH-SA & PH-SB 67mm, would clip onto the lens filter threads.
They are not bayonet mount either.

**UncleVanya** · 07-26-2016, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

That one screws into 67mm filter thread, not a bayonet mount.

Yes I know that well and use it on my 50-135 which is a lens designed for a bayonet hood. I offer this as a potential option to explore.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-26-2016, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Moe49

They are not bayonet mount either

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I offer this as a potential option to explore.

Now I'm totally confused... the OP start thread says "They both are 67mm and are bayonet mount, but compatible?"

So is the correct hood for a FA* 85mm 1.4 a bayonet or screw on hood?

**UncleVanya** · 07-26-2016, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Now I'm totally confused... the OP start thread says "They both are 67mm and are bayonet mount, but compatible?"

So is the correct hood for a FA* 85mm 1.4 a bayonet or screw on hood?

LOL - I think the MH-RA as another way to go (not bayonet along with some 6x7 one's. The one's he seems most interested in are the 645 bayonet hoods. The MH-RA is a bit of a red herring - sorry. The Actual FA* hood is bayonet from what I understand. The MH-RA hood is for the A* not FA* and has a lovely shape (albeit huge) and it metal and screws in - but was not the original hood used on FA* 85's. I would expect it would work well based on pictures. I also offer that a raisin container lid fits just great and lets you use it without removing it. I also have the leather cover for the hood but that's less easy to use than the plastic lid.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-26-2016, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

LOL - I think the MH-RA was introduced as a red herring. The Actual FA* hood is bayonet from what I understand

Thanks for that clarification...

Originally posted by UncleVanya

The MH-RA hood is for the A* not FA* and has a lovely shape (albeit huge) and it metal and screws in

Aye, one resides on mine, as you say... it's "big and manly", but then it has to be, to tame my “Sweetheart” and keep her under control.

SBeck · 07-26-2016, 03:12 PM

The FA* hood is a bayonet mount, I have it on mine. It is rather large and adds quite a bit to the size of the lens, including reverse mounted for storage. If there is a good alternative, I'm open to suggestions as well!

**Moe49** · 07-26-2016, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

So is the correct hood for a FA* 85mm 1.4 a bayonet or screw on hood?

OP here

The correct lens hood for a FA* 85mm is a 67mm bayonet mount. I have one in mint condition.
And in the spirit of keeping it that way (they do scratch up easily), I am exploring other lens hoods that are more plentiful and less expensive to use in it's place, to take the eventual abuse of my clumsiness..

I have done the same thing with my FA*80-200 lens hood.
I put the mint original lens hood into storage, and use a 77mm PH-RBK bayonet mount lens hood in it's place.

**UncleVanya** · 07-26-2016, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by Moe49

OP here

I have done the same thing with my FA*80-200 lens hood.
I put the mint original lens hood into storage, and use a 77mm PH-RBK bayonet mount lens hood in it's place.

I assume you cut off a bit to allow it to work fully? I tried that and it would only fit (unmodified) in manual focus mode.

**Buffy** · 07-27-2016, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by Buffy

I have both lenses, I can give it a try tonight and let you know.

The answer is no, the 645 FA 120 hood is not compatible with the FA* 85.

07-26-2016, 07:44 AM	#1
Moe49 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 874	*FA 85 1.4 -- Alternate hoods -- Will the one from 645 FA 120mm F4 Macro fit?** Howdy, I am looking at alternate 67mm hoods for my FA* 85mm 1.4. Has anyone here tried a 645 FA 120mm Macro lens hood (PH-RBD67) on a FA* 85mm lens? They both are 67mm and are bayonet mount, but compatible? Thanks. Last edited by Moe49; 07-27-2016 at 12:06 PM.

07-27-2016, 02:55 PM	#15
Buffy Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Boston area, Massachusetts Posts: 389	*Re: FA 85 1.4 -- Alternate hoods -- Will the one from 645 FA 120mm F4 Macro fit?** Originally posted by Buffy I have both lenses, I can give it a try tonight and let you know. The answer is no, the 645 FA 120 hood is not compatible with the FA* 85.

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07-26-2016, 08:11 AM	#2
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,709	I just use on of those metal ones from ebay. The advantage being that I just cap over the hood.

07-26-2016, 08:35 AM	#3
Buffy Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Boston area, Massachusetts Posts: 389	Originally posted by Moe49 Howdy, I am looking at alternate 67mm hoods for my FA* 85mm 1.4. Has anyone here tried a 645 FA 120mm Macro lens hood on a FA* 85mm lens? They both are 67mm and are bayonet mount, but compatible? Thanks. I have both lenses, I can give it a try tonight and let you know.

07-26-2016, 08:40 AM	#4
Moe49 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 874 Original Poster	Originally posted by pinholecam I just use one of those metal ones from ebay. The advantage being that I just cap over the hood. Yep, a very good alternative. Pentax 6x7 lens hoods PH-SA & PH-SB would work out fairly well too, I believe. The MH-RA hood for an A85mm would also fit. I like lens hoods that have a rubber sleeve on their front edge. That is why I am interested in the PH-RBD67 hood. I do stand my cameras face down on the lens hoods occasionally as well as bump into things. Originally posted by buffy I have both lenses, I can give it a try tonight and let you know. Thank you, I really appreciate your time. Last edited by Moe49; 07-27-2016 at 12:06 PM.*

07-26-2016, 09:33 AM	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	I use the MH-RA on my 50-135 with a plastic cap from a food container. I realize that isn't the question at hand, but I can attest to the fact that it works for that. It is bulky however, and it lacks the rubber edge you like.

07-26-2016, 11:35 AM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Originally posted by Moe49 The MH-RA hood for an A*85mm would also fit. That one screws into 67mm filter thread, not a bayonet mount.

07-26-2016, 01:44 PM	#7
Moe49 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 874 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown That one screws into 67mm filter thread, not a bayonet mount. The Pentax 6x7 lens hoods, PH-SA & PH-SB 67mm, would clip onto the lens filter threads. They are not bayonet mount either.

07-26-2016, 01:47 PM	#8
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by Kerrowdown That one screws into 67mm filter thread, not a bayonet mount. Yes I know that well and use it on my 50-135 which is a lens designed for a bayonet hood. I offer this as a potential option to explore.

07-26-2016, 01:54 PM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Originally posted by Moe49 They are not bayonet mount either Originally posted by UncleVanya I offer this as a potential option to explore. Now I'm totally confused... the OP start thread says "They both are 67mm and are bayonet mount, but compatible?" So is the correct hood for a FA* 85mm 1.4 a bayonet or screw on hood?

07-26-2016, 02:01 PM	#10
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Now I'm totally confused... the OP start thread says "They both are 67mm and are bayonet mount, but compatible?" So is the correct hood for a FA* 85mm 1.4 a bayonet or screw on hood? LOL - I think the MH-RA as another way to go (not bayonet along with some 6x7 one's. The one's he seems most interested in are the 645 bayonet hoods. The MH-RA is a bit of a red herring - sorry. The Actual FA* hood is bayonet from what I understand. The MH-RA hood is for the A* not FA* and has a lovely shape (albeit huge) and it metal and screws in - but was not the original hood used on FA* 85's. I would expect it would work well based on pictures. I also offer that a raisin container lid fits just great and lets you use it without removing it. I also have the leather cover for the hood but that's less easy to use than the plastic lid.

07-26-2016, 02:08 PM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Originally posted by UncleVanya LOL - I think the MH-RA was introduced as a red herring. The Actual FA* hood is bayonet from what I understand Thanks for that clarification... Originally posted by UncleVanya The MH-RA hood is for the A* not FA* and has a lovely shape (albeit huge) and it metal and screws in Aye, one resides on mine, as you say... it's "big and manly", but then it has to be, to tame my “Sweetheart” and keep her under control.

07-26-2016, 03:12 PM	#12
SBeck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 113	The FA* hood is a bayonet mount, I have it on mine. It is rather large and adds quite a bit to the size of the lens, including reverse mounted for storage. If there is a good alternative, I'm open to suggestions as well!

07-26-2016, 03:31 PM	#13
Moe49 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 874 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown So is the correct hood for a FA* 85mm 1.4 a bayonet or screw on hood? OP here The correct lens hood for a FA* 85mm is a 67mm bayonet mount. I have one in mint condition. And in the spirit of keeping it that way (they do scratch up easily), I am exploring other lens hoods that are more plentiful and less expensive to use in it's place, to take the eventual abuse of my clumsiness.. I have done the same thing with my FA*80-200 lens hood. I put the mint original lens hood into storage, and use a 77mm PH-RBK bayonet mount lens hood in it's place.

07-26-2016, 03:59 PM	#14
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by Moe49 OP here I have done the same thing with my FA*80-200 lens hood. I put the mint original lens hood into storage, and use a 77mm PH-RBK bayonet mount lens hood in it's place. I assume you cut off a bit to allow it to work fully? I tried that and it would only fit (unmodified) in manual focus mode.

FA* 85 1.4 -- Alternate hoods -- Will the one from 645 FA 120mm F4 Macro fit?

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