Lens Hood For Pentax A28 f2.8?

Racer X 69 · 08-04-2019, 09:42 AM

Did the A28 f2.8 lens come with a lens hood?

If so, was it a simple round hood, rectangular, or a tulip shaped hood?

**jatrax** · 08-04-2019, 09:48 AM - **1 Like**

Not sure if it helps but the lens database shows a square / rectangular hood. Mine did not come with a hood and I've never actually seen one.

Racer X 69 · 08-04-2019, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

Not sure if it helps but the lens database shows a square / rectangular hood. Mine did not come with a hood and I've never actually seen one.

Thanks John!

I didn't think to look at the lens database, or even better then accessories database, until after starting this thread. I did pass by there, and there was a rectangular hood for the M28/M35, the PH-SB49 which looks like it should work. I have found a Chinese seller that offers a reproduction for about $10 with free shipping, so I might give it a go.

I spent the day at a car show yesterday, using my A28 on the K-1. It was a bright, sunny day, and although non of my shots have flare in them, there were some that I composed, and then didn't shoot because of the flare.

**gofour3** · 08-04-2019, 10:51 AM - **1 Like**

The hood I use for the A28/2.8 has the following info on it:

Back: ASAHI OPT. Co. JAPAN 49mm
Front: SMC PENTAX 1:2.8-3.5 28mm 1:2-2.8 35mm

The hood is rectangle and is plastic clip-on.

Phil.

Last edited by gofour3; 08-04-2019 at 10:58 AM. Reason: Added more info

**Kerrowdown** · 08-04-2019, 11:09 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Lens Hood For Pentax A28 f2.8?

My "Street Lady" (Pentax-A 28mm F2.8) formed an unholy alliance (as shown on the left) with a metal 28/24 Olympus hood, when I wasn't looking... and then subsequently led my “Friendly Lady” (Pentax-A 24mm F2.8) astray too.

**jlstrawman** · 08-04-2019, 12:07 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by gofour3

The hood I use for the A28/2.8 has the following info on it:

Back: ASAHI OPT. Co. JAPAN 49mm
Front: SMC PENTAX 1:2.8-3.5 28mm 1:2-2.8 35mm

The hood is rectangle and is plastic clip-on.

Phil.

I have this hood also. Interior is flocked to reduce reflections.

Looks like this:

**jatrax** · 08-04-2019, 01:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I spent the day at a car show yesterday,

lol. I spent yesterday at an antique tractor show. Slightly overcast here so it was a great day for photographing the steam engines and tractors. I used the DFA 15-30. One nice thing with that beast is that you don't have to worry about the hood, its sort of permanent.

Racer X 69 · 08-04-2019, 01:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jatrax

lol. I spent yesterday at an antique tractor show. Slightly overcast here so it was a great day for photographing the steam engines and tractors. I used the DFA 15-30. One nice thing with that beast is that you don't have to worry about the hood, its sort of permanent.

I made 200 shutter actuations with the K-1, and immediately deleted 7 images. After I got home and browsed through the pictures with Adobe Bridge another 29 shots hit the cutting room floor.

I've been processing pictures since I got up this morning, and so far 94 have made the cut and are uploading to Flickr.

I have 56 more to go, and not all will make it.

I'm liking digital, as it is cheaper than film, the results are nearly instant, and processing them is much easier.

**GUB** · 08-04-2019, 02:05 PM - **1 Like**

This is the hood I got from china. RISE(UK) Screw in Mount 49mm 49 mm Metal Wide Angle Lens Hood for Digital camera free shipping-in Camera Lens Hood from Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
If you also get a 72mm lenscap the hood doesn't need to leave the lens. Beware of the cheap plastic butterfly hoods. I tried them and although the butterfly was fine the throat of the hood vignetted.

**gofour3** · 08-04-2019, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

I have this hood also. Interior is flocked to reduce reflections.

Looks like this:

Yep that's the one.

Phil.

**arnold** · 08-04-2019, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

I have this hood also. Interior is flocked to reduce reflections.

Looks like this:

This one look like the one that fell off my camera and was lost. It had a twist on grab that wasn't very reliable. I was sorry to lose this metal hood as I bought it in 1978; the plastic replacement doesn't make my 'heart flutter' although id does the job.

**ramseybuckeye** · 08-04-2019, 06:38 PM

I had one of those square plastic knockoffs on my 35/2.4 and it worked well, but one of the two retaining springs loosened up and it would not stay on well, so I switched to a metal screw on.

**monochrome** · 08-04-2019, 07:48 PM

According to K-Mount Page the A24/2.8 was not sold with a hood. For web searches the optional fitting hood product name is PH-S52 (Plastic Hood - Square, 52mm filter threads). The catalog number was 22690..
My error. Not about the A28/2.8, the info is accurate info about the A24/2.8 though.

stevebrot · 08-04-2019, 09:14 PM

I would expect that many different hoods might work. I have three different 28mm lenses having 49mm filter threads and three different hoods (two matched to their intended lens) and all eight* possible combinations fit without vignette for 24x36mm FF. Whether all are effective against flare is difficult to say.

Steve

* One hood will not fit one of the lenses.

Racer X 69 · 08-05-2019, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

For web searches the optional fitting hood product name is PH-S52 (Plastic Hood - Square, 52mm filter threads). The catalog number was 22690.

But the A28 has 49mm threads.

08-04-2019, 09:42 AM	#1
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Lens Hood For Pentax A28 f2.8? Did the A28 f2.8 lens come with a lens hood? If so, was it a simple round hood, rectangular, or a tulip shaped hood?

08-04-2019, 07:48 PM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	According to K-Mount Page the A24/2.8 was not sold with a hood. For web searches the optional fitting hood product name is PH-S52 (Plastic Hood - Square, 52mm filter threads). The catalog number was 22690.. My error. Not about the A28/2.8, the info is accurate info about the A24/2.8 though. Last edited by monochrome; 08-05-2019 at 04:35 PM.

08-04-2019, 09:14 PM	#14
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I would expect that many different hoods might work. I have three different 28mm lenses having 49mm filter threads and three different hoods (two matched to their intended lens) and all eight* possible combinations fit without vignette for 24x36mm FF. Whether all are effective against flare is difficult to say. Steve * One hood will not fit one of the lenses. Last edited by stevebrot; 08-04-2019 at 09:35 PM. Reason: accuracy

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08-04-2019, 09:48 AM - 1 Like	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Not sure if it helps but the lens database shows a square / rectangular hood. Mine did not come with a hood and I've never actually seen one.

08-04-2019, 10:10 AM	#3
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax Not sure if it helps but the lens database shows a square / rectangular hood. Mine did not come with a hood and I've never actually seen one. Thanks John! I didn't think to look at the lens database, or even better then accessories database, until after starting this thread. I did pass by there, and there was a rectangular hood for the M28/M35, the PH-SB49 which looks like it should work. I have found a Chinese seller that offers a reproduction for about $10 with free shipping, so I might give it a go. I spent the day at a car show yesterday, using my A28 on the K-1. It was a bright, sunny day, and although non of my shots have flare in them, there were some that I composed, and then didn't shoot because of the flare.

08-04-2019, 10:51 AM - 1 Like	#4
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	The hood I use for the A28/2.8 has the following info on it: Back: ASAHI OPT. Co. JAPAN 49mm Front: SMC PENTAX 1:2.8-3.5 28mm 1:2-2.8 35mm The hood is rectangle and is plastic clip-on. Phil. Last edited by gofour3; 08-04-2019 at 10:58 AM. Reason: Added more info

08-04-2019, 11:09 AM - 2 Likes	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Lens Hood For Pentax A28 f2.8? My "Street Lady" (Pentax-A 28mm F2.8) formed an unholy alliance (as shown on the left) with a metal 28/24 Olympus hood, when I wasn't looking... and then subsequently led my “Friendly Lady” (Pentax-A 24mm F2.8) astray too.

08-04-2019, 12:07 PM - 2 Likes	#6
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by gofour3 The hood I use for the A28/2.8 has the following info on it: Back: ASAHI OPT. Co. JAPAN 49mm Front: SMC PENTAX 1:2.8-3.5 28mm 1:2-2.8 35mm The hood is rectangle and is plastic clip-on. Phil. I have this hood also. Interior is flocked to reduce reflections. Looks like this:

08-04-2019, 01:25 PM - 1 Like	#7
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I spent the day at a car show yesterday, lol. I spent yesterday at an antique tractor show. Slightly overcast here so it was a great day for photographing the steam engines and tractors. I used the DFA 15-30. One nice thing with that beast is that you don't have to worry about the hood, its sort of permanent.

08-04-2019, 01:49 PM - 1 Like	#8
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax lol. I spent yesterday at an antique tractor show. Slightly overcast here so it was a great day for photographing the steam engines and tractors. I used the DFA 15-30. One nice thing with that beast is that you don't have to worry about the hood, its sort of permanent. I made 200 shutter actuations with the K-1, and immediately deleted 7 images. After I got home and browsed through the pictures with Adobe Bridge another 29 shots hit the cutting room floor. I've been processing pictures since I got up this morning, and so far 94 have made the cut and are uploading to Flickr. I have 56 more to go, and not all will make it. I'm liking digital, as it is cheaper than film, the results are nearly instant, and processing them is much easier.

08-04-2019, 02:05 PM - 1 Like	#9
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	This is the hood I got from china. RISE(UK) Screw in Mount 49mm 49 mm Metal Wide Angle Lens Hood for Digital camera free shipping-in Camera Lens Hood from Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com \| Alibaba Group If you also get a 72mm lenscap the hood doesn't need to leave the lens. Beware of the cheap plastic butterfly hoods. I tried them and although the butterfly was fine the throat of the hood vignetted.

08-04-2019, 02:11 PM	#10
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by jlstrawman I have this hood also. Interior is flocked to reduce reflections. Looks like this: Yep that's the one. Phil.

08-04-2019, 06:23 PM	#11
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,295	Originally posted by jlstrawman I have this hood also. Interior is flocked to reduce reflections. Looks like this: This one look like the one that fell off my camera and was lost. It had a twist on grab that wasn't very reliable. I was sorry to lose this metal hood as I bought it in 1978; the plastic replacement doesn't make my 'heart flutter' although id does the job.

08-04-2019, 06:38 PM	#12
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,294	I had one of those square plastic knockoffs on my 35/2.4 and it worked well, but one of the two retaining springs loosened up and it would not stay on well, so I switched to a metal screw on.

08-05-2019, 12:39 AM	#15
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome For web searches the optional fitting hood product name is PH-S52 (Plastic Hood - Square, 52mm filter threads). The catalog number was 22690. But the A28 has 49mm threads.