Aftermarket hood for 24-70 FA* lens

Zx7dave · 09-03-2016, 03:08 PM

My entire purpose for getting into the K1 & 24-70 was wet weather shooting. I am looking to get a larger hood (likely collapsible) for the lens to keep rain off the front element. Has anyone experimented with this and found one that will work without vignetting? Other thoughts?

Adam · 09-03-2016, 03:19 PM

The SP coating does a great job of repelling water, so I'm not sure this is something you even need to worry about

asahi man · 09-03-2016, 03:35 PM

But there is not the Pentax SP coating like at the 150-450 or older DA* lenses.
It's an good coating,but not the same.
I have to clean it much more and it's like night&day to the Pentax SP.
The old FA* line is using a coating like SP.

Zx7dave · 09-03-2016, 07:33 PM

Just to clarify, I am not worried about the lens being damaged, and I will have a B+W XS-Pro filter on there. I am primarily trying to get a hood that is long enough that it will kelp keep unwanted water spots off the lens which would ruin pictures. Where I like is well known for "sideways" rain, so the shallowness of the factory hood lacks the protection I am hoping for...

Adam · 09-03-2016, 07:38 PM

Maybe something like this?

Sensei 82mm 3-in-1 Collapsible Rubber Lens Hood for 28mm LHR-T82

You'll probably get a bit of vignetting with a hood this size, though.

Zx7dave · 09-04-2016, 01:59 AM

Yes, that is what I was ready to order off ebay, I was just wanting to see if anyone had already done something similar with success.

Originally posted by Adam

Maybe something like this?

Sensei 82mm 3-in-1 Collapsible Rubber Lens Hood for 28mm LHR-T82

You'll probably get a bit of vignetting with a hood this size, though.

09-03-2016, 03:08 PM	#1
Zx7dave New Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Honolulu Posts: 3	*Aftermarket hood for 24-70 FA lens** My entire purpose for getting into the K1 & 24-70 was wet weather shooting. I am looking to get a larger hood (likely collapsible) for the lens to keep rain off the front element. Has anyone experimented with this and found one that will work without vignetting? Other thoughts?

09-03-2016, 03:19 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	The SP coating does a great job of repelling water, so I'm not sure this is something you even need to worry about 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:

09-03-2016, 07:38 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Maybe something like this? Sensei 82mm 3-in-1 Collapsible Rubber Lens Hood for 28mm LHR-T82 You'll probably get a bit of vignetting with a hood this size, though. 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:

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09-03-2016, 03:35 PM	#3
asahi man Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 324	But there is not the Pentax SP coating like at the 150-450 or older DA* lenses. It's an good coating,but not the same. I have to clean it much more and it's like night&day to the Pentax SP. The old FA* line is using a coating like SP.

09-03-2016, 07:33 PM	#4
Zx7dave New Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Honolulu Posts: 3 Original Poster	Just to clarify, I am not worried about the lens being damaged, and I will have a B+W XS-Pro filter on there. I am primarily trying to get a hood that is long enough that it will kelp keep unwanted water spots off the lens which would ruin pictures. Where I like is well known for "sideways" rain, so the shallowness of the factory hood lacks the protection I am hoping for...

09-04-2016, 01:59 AM	#6
Zx7dave New Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Honolulu Posts: 3 Original Poster	Yes, that is what I was ready to order off ebay, I was just wanting to see if anyone had already done something similar with success. Originally posted by Adam Maybe something like this? Sensei 82mm 3-in-1 Collapsible Rubber Lens Hood for 28mm LHR-T82 You'll probably get a bit of vignetting with a hood this size, though.