FF lens hood for DA* 55

Fabian · 06-14-2017, 08:31 AM

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Pondering a DA* 55 1.4 to use with my K-1.

Is there a suitable lens hood in the Pentax line up for it in FF mode?

Thanks..!

**jatrax** · 06-14-2017, 08:40 AM - **1 Like**

@Fabian, there is no separate FF/APS-C lens hood. Only the standard OEM APS-C one as this lens was designed when Pentax did not have a FF digital camera.

The hood does not appear to be a problem on the K-1 based on what I have seen on this forum. However, I do not have that lens so hopefully others that do will chime in on whether the hood is an issue.

D1N0 · 06-14-2017, 09:09 AM

This one might fit. Pentax PH-RBC 58mm SILVER Lens Hood | eBay It is from the FA 28-105mm F3.2-4.5 AL. I don't know if Pentax ever changed the hood bayonet. Otherwise a shorter screw on 58mm threaded hood will do. It will fit on the filter thread.

sunny16 · 06-14-2017, 09:26 AM - **1 Like**

The DA* 55mm is my most used lens on the K-1 and I have always just left the Included hood on it. No real world issues with it over thousands of images.

I know it is just my opinion, but this lens is so good on the K-1, I can't see what a new D-FA 50mm 1.4 will have that could convince me to switch.

77me · 06-14-2017, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by Fabian

Pondering a DA* 55 1.4 to use with my K-1.

Is there a suitable lens hood in the Pentax line up for it in FF mode?

Thanks..!

I was concerned that the hood might increase the shading in the corners so I am using this
Heliopan 58mm Screw-in Rubber Lens Hood 71058H B&H Photo Video hood. Can't say I noticed any difference, but I like the hood so it is still attached.

Na Horuk · 06-14-2017, 10:49 AM

Can you do a test? Av mode, f1.4, shoot an equally lit (natural light is best) white wall, and keep the camera perfectly horizontal and parallel to the wall. 2 sec timer, ISO 100, take two shots without hood, then two with hood. See if there is any difference at all. Another test would be shooting with the sun near the edge off the frame to see how bad the flare is, whether its worth it getting a tighter hood
You can use a third party clip on or screw in hood (goes into the filter threads, some of these hoods even have their own filter threads inside so you can still use filters). But those will probably be less than optimal.
That said, a 55mm lens with modern lens coatings probably does not need a super tight, perfect hood. Those were more important back in the film days where some lenses had really low contrast and flare problems without a hood

Snakeisthestuff · 06-15-2017, 04:11 AM

I use this lens frequently on my K1 in FF mode.
There is some increased light vignetting with the original lens hood on under certain circumstances, which is easily correctable in post processing though.

Just to give you an idea, I bought an stepup ring and smaller hood because I also worried about vignetting.
But I never bothered using that instead of the original hood.

I bought this lens especially for rainy weather and it turns out the original hood makes it less likely that rain drops hit the lens element.

I recommend using the original hood and see if you find annoying vignetting. You most probably will not.
But if you do you can still buy a stepup ring with another hood.

**clackers** · 06-15-2017, 05:22 AM

A wonderful lens ... I use it all the time on the K-1 with its lens hood ... I've not thought it made a difference!

Fabian · 06-16-2017, 01:24 AM

I was under the impression that it wasn't recommended to use the original hood on FF (just from reading here and there).
The responses here are very encouraging though. I rarely remove vignetting afterwards anyway from other lenses.
And the Heliopan and ph-rbc look like great 2nd options. Just nice to know that they're at hand if needed.

Thanks everyone for the good responses.

**jbondo** · 06-16-2017, 12:44 PM

It definitely causes corner darkening (but not hard vignetting) on K-1. I substituted a collapsible rubber hood to eliminate the issue.

pid · 12-21-2017, 10:05 AM

I use this one: Schlitzblende 58mm Gegenlichtblende Sonnenblende Metall Universal schwarz 58 mm | eBay. works good on FF

Na Horuk · 12-21-2017, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by pid

I use this one: Schlitzblende 58mm Gegenlichtblende Sonnenblende Metall Universal schwarz 58 mm | eBay. works good on FF

But that is a vented hood, so it is meant for rangefinders. It might be okay enough, but its less than optimal on DSLRs. But hey, you are free to post that link in various threads, someone might find it useful. The vented hoods certainly have a special look to them

audiobomber · 12-21-2017, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by 77me

I was concerned that the hood might increase the shading in the corners so I am using this
Heliopan 58mm Screw-in Rubber Lens Hood 71058H B&H Photo Video hood. Can't say I noticed any difference, but I like the hood so it is still attached.

That is a horrendous price for a rubber hood. Henry's hoods are good quality and only $8.50 CA.

https://www.henrys.com/72635-CAMERON-RUBBER-LENS-HOOD-58MM.aspx

B&H, $6.95 US.

Sensei 58mm Collapsible Rubber Lens Hood LHR-58 B&H Photo Video

77me · 12-21-2017, 09:39 PM

Agreed, but you get what you pay for. Plus I can use the original lens cap with the hood attached. Plus if it did cause vignetting, it collapses half way.

audiobomber · 12-21-2017, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by 77me

Agreed, but you get what you pay for. Plus I can use the original lens cap with the hood attached.

Any rubber hood with internal threads will allow you to use the original lens cap. I have several. I don't see why the Heliopan is so pricey. Being able to collapse halfway is not useful for a prime lens, only a zoom.

06-14-2017, 08:31 AM	#1
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06-14-2017, 08:40 AM - 1 Like	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	@Fabian, there is no separate FF/APS-C lens hood. Only the standard OEM APS-C one as this lens was designed when Pentax did not have a FF digital camera. The hood does not appear to be a problem on the K-1 based on what I have seen on this forum. However, I do not have that lens so hopefully others that do will chime in on whether the hood is an issue.

06-14-2017, 09:09 AM	#3
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	This one might fit. Pentax PH-RBC 58mm SILVER Lens Hood \| eBay It is from the FA 28-105mm F3.2-4.5 AL. I don't know if Pentax ever changed the hood bayonet. Otherwise a shorter screw on 58mm threaded hood will do. It will fit on the filter thread.

06-14-2017, 09:26 AM - 1 Like	#4
sunny16 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 309	The DA* 55mm is my most used lens on the K-1 and I have always just left the Included hood on it. No real world issues with it over thousands of images. I know it is just my opinion, but this lens is so good on the K-1, I can't see what a new D-FA 50mm 1.4 will have that could convince me to switch.

06-14-2017, 09:48 AM	#5
77me Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 150	Originally posted by Fabian Pondering a DA* 55 1.4 to use with my K-1. Is there a suitable lens hood in the Pentax line up for it in FF mode? Thanks..! I was concerned that the hood might increase the shading in the corners so I am using this Heliopan 58mm Screw-in Rubber Lens Hood 71058H B&H Photo Video hood. Can't say I noticed any difference, but I like the hood so it is still attached.

06-14-2017, 10:49 AM	#6
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Can you do a test? Av mode, f1.4, shoot an equally lit (natural light is best) white wall, and keep the camera perfectly horizontal and parallel to the wall. 2 sec timer, ISO 100, take two shots without hood, then two with hood. See if there is any difference at all. Another test would be shooting with the sun near the edge off the frame to see how bad the flare is, whether its worth it getting a tighter hood You can use a third party clip on or screw in hood (goes into the filter threads, some of these hoods even have their own filter threads inside so you can still use filters). But those will probably be less than optimal. That said, a 55mm lens with modern lens coatings probably does not need a super tight, perfect hood. Those were more important back in the film days where some lenses had really low contrast and flare problems without a hood

06-15-2017, 04:11 AM	#7
Snakeisthestuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 136	I use this lens frequently on my K1 in FF mode. There is some increased light vignetting with the original lens hood on under certain circumstances, which is easily correctable in post processing though. Just to give you an idea, I bought an stepup ring and smaller hood because I also worried about vignetting. But I never bothered using that instead of the original hood. I bought this lens especially for rainy weather and it turns out the original hood makes it less likely that rain drops hit the lens element. I recommend using the original hood and see if you find annoying vignetting. You most probably will not. But if you do you can still buy a stepup ring with another hood.

06-15-2017, 05:22 AM	#8
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	A wonderful lens ... I use it all the time on the K-1 with its lens hood ... I've not thought it made a difference!

06-16-2017, 01:24 AM	#9
Fabian Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 49 Original Poster	I was under the impression that it wasn't recommended to use the original hood on FF (just from reading here and there). The responses here are very encouraging though. I rarely remove vignetting afterwards anyway from other lenses. And the Heliopan and ph-rbc look like great 2nd options. Just nice to know that they're at hand if needed. Thanks everyone for the good responses.

06-16-2017, 12:44 PM	#10
jbondo Loyal Site Supportaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 503	It definitely causes corner darkening (but not hard vignetting) on K-1. I substituted a collapsible rubber hood to eliminate the issue.

12-21-2017, 10:05 AM	#11
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567	I use this one: Schlitzblende 58mm Gegenlichtblende Sonnenblende Metall Universal schwarz 58 mm \| eBay. works good on FF

12-21-2017, 12:02 PM	#12
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by pid I use this one: Schlitzblende 58mm Gegenlichtblende Sonnenblende Metall Universal schwarz 58 mm \| eBay. works good on FF But that is a vented hood, so it is meant for rangefinders. It might be okay enough, but its less than optimal on DSLRs. But hey, you are free to post that link in various threads, someone might find it useful. The vented hoods certainly have a special look to them

12-21-2017, 12:04 PM	#13
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by 77me I was concerned that the hood might increase the shading in the corners so I am using this Heliopan 58mm Screw-in Rubber Lens Hood 71058H B&H Photo Video hood. Can't say I noticed any difference, but I like the hood so it is still attached. That is a horrendous price for a rubber hood. Henry's hoods are good quality and only $8.50 CA. https://www.henrys.com/72635-CAMERON-RUBBER-LENS-HOOD-58MM.aspx B&H, $6.95 US. Sensei 58mm Collapsible Rubber Lens Hood LHR-58 B&H Photo Video

12-21-2017, 09:39 PM	#14
77me Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 150	Agreed, but you get what you pay for. Plus I can use the original lens cap with the hood attached. Plus if it did cause vignetting, it collapses half way.

12-21-2017, 09:43 PM	#15
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by 77me Agreed, but you get what you pay for. Plus I can use the original lens cap with the hood attached. Any rubber hood with internal threads will allow you to use the original lens cap. I have several. I don't see why the Heliopan is so pricey. Being able to collapse halfway is not useful for a prime lens, only a zoom.