Lens hood info for SMC Pentax K-50mm F1.4

abw · 10-23-2018, 02:29 PM

Hi all, just looking for advice on a suitable 52mm hood for a SMC Pentax K 50mm 1.4.

The correct hood for this lens is listed as product code PH-R52 but I can't seem to find anything similar.

If any of you who have this lens could tell me what hood you are using It would be most appreciated.
Cheers

Adam · 10-23-2018, 02:33 PM

I've used a rubber hood similar to this one:

B+W 52mm #900 Rubber Lens Hood 65-069600 B&H Photo Video

Gets the job done and is nice because it's collapsible.

abw · 10-23-2018, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I've used a rubber hood similar to this one:

B+W 52mm #900 Rubber Lens Hood 65-069600 B&H Photo Video

Gets the job done and is nice because it's collapsible.

thanks very much Adam.

Swift1 · 10-23-2018, 03:22 PM

It's not particularly easy to find, but I use the original clip on hood from the SMC K 85/1.8

**pepperberry farm** · 10-23-2018, 03:46 PM

generic metal screw-in hood... 52mm size...

Cabessius · 10-23-2018, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

I use a cheap 52mm generic metal hood.
Costed me a couple of $ including shipping from China.

abw · 10-23-2018, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

It's not particularly easy to find, but I use the original clip on hood from the SMC K 85/1.8

ahhh - I only have the Tak 85/1.8 which is 58mm filter size with a screw-on hood so no good.

---------- Post added 10-23-18 at 05:30 PM ----------

thanks - so something like this? 24mm high... amazon.com : JJC 52mm Screw-in Mount Standard Aluminum Metal Lens Hood for Lenses with 52mm Front Filter Threads - Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D, Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

**clickclick** · 10-23-2018, 05:59 PM - **1 Like**

I like the collapsible rubber ones like Adam posted. Take up less room, and you get some bumper protection, especially when collapsed - think in the bag.

**monochrome** · 10-23-2018, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by abw

ahhh - I only have the Tak 85/1.8 which is 58mm filter size with a screw-on hood so no good.

---------- Post added 10-23-18 at 05:30 PM ----------

thanks - so something like this? 24mm high... amazon.com : JJC 52mm Screw-in Mount Standard Aluminum Metal Lens Hood for Lenses with 52mm Front Filter Threads - Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D, Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

That one should do fine. I managed to track down one of the originals but at first I used a generic. If you are using APSc camera you can use a somewhat longer hood.

abw · 10-23-2018, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

That one should do fine. I managed to track down one of the originals but at first I used a generic. If you are using APSc camera you can use a somewhat longer hood.

Thanks - I'm on full frame and have a bunch of similar third party hoods than mostly work fine. Also have a few rubber ones (mainly on my zooms).

**Riggomatic** · 10-23-2018, 07:38 PM - **1 Like**

I use this one on my K-50 1.4, but I use it with the K-5 body:

amazon.com : Fotasy 52MM metal lens hood for Nikkor AF 35mm f/2 35mm f/1.4 Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 50mm f/1.4 standard lens : Camera Lens Hoods : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

**From1980** · 10-24-2018, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

It's not particularly easy to find, but I use the original clip on hood from the SMC K 85/1.8

Would this hood not vignette on the 50mm? I have it and it's designated for use on 85/1.8, 100/4 bellows, and 105/2.8 - all teles. The original hoods for 50mm and 55mm were wider for the increased angle of view.

Swift1 · 10-24-2018, 09:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by From1980

Would this hood not vignette on the 50mm? I have it and it's designated for use on 85/1.8, 100/4 bellows, and 105/2.8 - all teles. The original hoods for 50mm and 55mm were wider for the increased angle of view.

I've used it a lot with my K 50/1.4 on 35mm film cameras and it doesn't vignette at all.

**jlstrawman** · 10-24-2018, 11:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

I've used a rubber hood similar to this one:

B+W 52mm #900 Rubber Lens Hood 65-069600 B&H Photo Video

Gets the job done and is nice because it's collapsible.

+1. Adam is correct. Very nice hood. I have 49, 52, and 55mm hoods from B&W, and find them well worth the money.

**Lowell Goudge** · 10-25-2018, 03:56 AM - **1 Like**

Search for a file I uploaded years ago called hoodcalc.

It allows you to find the maximum length of a hood for a given diameter. While rubber hoods work to a certain extent they may be much wider than the minimum, meaning you are still a little restricted shooting into the light.

10-23-2018, 02:29 PM	#1
abw Forum Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 80	Lens hood info for SMC Pentax K-50mm F1.4 Hi all, just looking for advice on a suitable 52mm hood for a SMC Pentax K 50mm 1.4. The correct hood for this lens is listed as product code PH-R52 but I can't seem to find anything similar. If any of you who have this lens could tell me what hood you are using It would be most appreciated. Cheers

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,636	generic metal screw-in hood... 52mm size...

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abw Forum Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 80 Original Poster	Originally posted by Swift1 It's not particularly easy to find, but I use the original clip on hood from the SMC K 85/1.8 ahhh - I only have the Tak 85/1.8 which is 58mm filter size with a screw-on hood so no good. ---------- Post added 10-23-18 at 05:30 PM ---------- thanks - so something like this? 24mm high... amazon.com : JJC 52mm Screw-in Mount Standard Aluminum Metal Lens Hood for Lenses with 52mm Front Filter Threads - Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D, Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

10-23-2018, 05:59 PM - 1 Like	#8
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	I like the collapsible rubber ones like Adam posted. Take up less room, and you get some bumper protection, especially when collapsed - think in the bag.

10-23-2018, 06:22 PM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by abw ahhh - I only have the Tak 85/1.8 which is 58mm filter size with a screw-on hood so no good. ---------- Post added 10-23-18 at 05:30 PM ---------- thanks - so something like this? 24mm high... amazon.com : JJC 52mm Screw-in Mount Standard Aluminum Metal Lens Hood for Lenses with 52mm Front Filter Threads - Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D, Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20& That one should do fine. I managed to track down one of the originals but at first I used a generic. If you are using APSc camera you can use a somewhat longer hood.

10-23-2018, 07:14 PM	#10
abw Forum Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 80 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome That one should do fine. I managed to track down one of the originals but at first I used a generic. If you are using APSc camera you can use a somewhat longer hood. Thanks - I'm on full frame and have a bunch of similar third party hoods than mostly work fine. Also have a few rubber ones (mainly on my zooms).

10-23-2018, 07:38 PM - 1 Like	#11
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,883	I use this one on my K-50 1.4, but I use it with the K-5 body: amazon.com : Fotasy 52MM metal lens hood for Nikkor AF 35mm f/2 35mm f/1.4 Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 50mm f/1.4 standard lens : Camera Lens Hoods : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

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From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	Originally posted by Swift1 It's not particularly easy to find, but I use the original clip on hood from the SMC K 85/1.8 Would this hood not vignette on the 50mm? I have it and it's designated for use on 85/1.8, 100/4 bellows, and 105/2.8 - all teles. The original hoods for 50mm and 55mm were wider for the increased angle of view.

10-24-2018, 09:59 AM - 2 Likes	#13
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by From1980 Would this hood not vignette on the 50mm? I have it and it's designated for use on 85/1.8, 100/4 bellows, and 105/2.8 - all teles. The original hoods for 50mm and 55mm were wider for the increased angle of view. I've used it a lot with my K 50/1.4 on 35mm film cameras and it doesn't vignette at all.

10-24-2018, 11:23 AM - 1 Like	#14
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by Adam I've used a rubber hood similar to this one: B+W 52mm #900 Rubber Lens Hood 65-069600 B&H Photo Video Gets the job done and is nice because it's collapsible. +1. Adam is correct. Very nice hood. I have 49, 52, and 55mm hoods from B&W, and find them well worth the money.

10-25-2018, 03:56 AM - 1 Like	#15
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Search for a file I uploaded years ago called hoodcalc. It allows you to find the maximum length of a hood for a given diameter. While rubber hoods work to a certain extent they may be much wider than the minimum, meaning you are still a little restricted shooting into the light.

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