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**EsBee** · 04-14-2009, 08:51 AM

I am planning to play outdoors more with my primes now that the weather is finally relenting. I recently went bananas on primes and ended up with an FA 50mm f1.4, F 50mm f1.7 (on order), M 50mm f1.4 and 1.7, and a Super Tak 55mm f1.8.

As none of them has a hood, I am thinking of accessorizing them. Should I look for hoods specific to each lens, or just go by the filter diameter which is 49mm for all of them?

BTW, the lenses are for use on a K20D.

Thanks much.

Seenu

Last edited by EsBee; 04-14-2009 at 09:41 AM. Reason: Update

pschlute · 04-14-2009, 09:11 AM

One hood will do for all of those. get a "standard" hood from B+H for example...recomended for 50mm lenses. make sure you order it in 49mm size.

I would advise you to always use one when shooting, as the hood will cut down on stray light entering the lens. Digital cameras are more prone to stray light flattening an image, and as the coatings on the lenses you have are good, they were never designed for digital and so wont be as good as a "made for digital" coating.

The hood also offers some lens protection.

**Just1MoreDave** · 04-14-2009, 09:28 AM

The specific hoods for these lenses are designed for their film field of view. If you use them on APS-C (digital) you can use hoods designed for longer lenses. For example, the hood for the S-M-C Takumar 135mm f3.5 works fine on a 50mm lens used on APS-C format. If you are still using film, it is easier to just use original-size hoods than maintain two hood systems. You might give up a bit of performance in extreme conditions but some hood is better than none.

Convenience is a big factor in my hood use. I'm trying to use hoods that not only work, but store well and quickly. Often the original hood is the best for this too. With older lenses, the hood is the most likely accessory to disappear. You have to spend some time and money tracking them down, possibly too much of either. There are some good aftermarket hoods too.

WerTicus · 04-14-2009, 10:54 AM

i have one of those cheap rubber collapsible hoods on my fa50 and its great.

quick question: what's with all the 50s ?

**EsBee** · 04-14-2009, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by WerTicus

quick question: what's with all the 50s ?

I don't know, a case of focused LBA perhaps?

stoge · 04-14-2009, 04:12 PM

Is there a hood that fits inside the attached hood on the FA31 prime?

netuser · 04-14-2009, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by stoge

Is there a hood that fits inside the attached hood on the FA31 prime?

Same question here

filorp · 04-14-2009, 07:22 PM

The question is whether you are able to dismount original hood (31mm Limited)or not - i wasn't....

Nowhere Matt · 04-14-2009, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by EsBee

I recently went bananas on primes and ended up with an FA 50mm f1.4, F 50mm f1.7 (on order), M 50mm f1.4 and 1.7, and a Super Tak 55mm f1.8.

Seenu

Originally posted by WerTicus

quick question: what's with all the 50s ?

Hey you gi me dat FA 50 reet kneeyow.

Some people only have one 50mm lens and you got four o' dem.

Just kidding.

**EsBee** · 04-14-2009, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by Nowhere Matt

Hey you gi me dat FA 50 reet kneeyow.

Some people only have one 50mm lens and you got four o' dem.

Just kidding.

No worries. The Ems are tucked away for now because the FA is pulling most of the weight. I do think the Ems can serve others better so I may just throw them on to the Marketplace one of these days, except the Super Tak which I think is out of this world when you get the focus right so I'll hang on to it for a bit longer.

BTW, among the different 55mm Taks, which is considered the best? I'd think SMC but only because I don't have it.

**Just1MoreDave** · 04-14-2009, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by EsBee

BTW, among the different 55mm Taks, which is considered the best? I'd think SMC but only because I don't have it.

I have heard a couple of people rave about the metal focus ring Super-Takumar 1.8 compared to the rest. I believe they are all optically the same from Super-Takumar through the K versions. I have had all of them, and really did not see any difference in casual comparisons. The f2 versions have a ring installed which limits the maximum aperture. I kept the K55/1.8 and sold the rest. With careful shopping you can collect them all for cheap.

pschlute · 04-15-2009, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by stoge

Is there a hood that fits inside the attached hood on the FA31 prime?

Yes there is. I got a great hood that fits pefectly inside the (quirky but hopeless) fixed hood. Heliopan is the manufacturer, I will try and dig out the exact details and post here.

pschlute · 04-15-2009, 01:29 AM

See this thread for pictures of the Heliopan hood. get the short, metal version in 58mm thread. It fits perfectly and you can use a pinch cap on it.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/33808-heliopan...ed-lenses.html

04-14-2009, 08:51 AM	#1
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739	Hoods for Pentax Primes I am planning to play outdoors more with my primes now that the weather is finally relenting. I recently went bananas on primes and ended up with an FA 50mm f1.4, F 50mm f1.7 (on order), M 50mm f1.4 and 1.7, and a Super Tak 55mm f1.8. As none of them has a hood, I am thinking of accessorizing them. Should I look for hoods specific to each lens, or just go by the filter diameter which is 49mm for all of them? BTW, the lenses are for use on a K20D. Thanks much. Seenu Last edited by EsBee; 04-14-2009 at 09:41 AM. Reason: Update

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04-14-2009, 09:11 AM	#2
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,217	One hood will do for all of those. get a "standard" hood from B+H for example...recomended for 50mm lenses. make sure you order it in 49mm size. I would advise you to always use one when shooting, as the hood will cut down on stray light entering the lens. Digital cameras are more prone to stray light flattening an image, and as the coatings on the lenses you have are good, they were never designed for digital and so wont be as good as a "made for digital" coating. The hood also offers some lens protection.

04-14-2009, 09:28 AM	#3
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	The specific hoods for these lenses are designed for their film field of view. If you use them on APS-C (digital) you can use hoods designed for longer lenses. For example, the hood for the S-M-C Takumar 135mm f3.5 works fine on a 50mm lens used on APS-C format. If you are still using film, it is easier to just use original-size hoods than maintain two hood systems. You might give up a bit of performance in extreme conditions but some hood is better than none. Convenience is a big factor in my hood use. I'm trying to use hoods that not only work, but store well and quickly. Often the original hood is the best for this too. With older lenses, the hood is the most likely accessory to disappear. You have to spend some time and money tracking them down, possibly too much of either. There are some good aftermarket hoods too.

04-14-2009, 10:54 AM	#4
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	i have one of those cheap rubber collapsible hoods on my fa50 and its great. quick question: what's with all the 50s ?

04-14-2009, 11:20 AM	#5
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739 Original Poster	Originally posted by WerTicus quick question: what's with all the 50s ? I don't know, a case of focused LBA perhaps?

04-14-2009, 04:12 PM	#6
stoge Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: front royal,va Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 98	Is there a hood that fits inside the attached hood on the FA31 prime?

04-14-2009, 04:27 PM	#7
netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	Originally posted by stoge Is there a hood that fits inside the attached hood on the FA31 prime? Same question here

04-14-2009, 07:22 PM	#8
filorp Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 398	The question is whether you are able to dismount original hood (31mm Limited)or not - i wasn't....

04-14-2009, 08:14 PM	#9
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	Originally posted by EsBee I recently went bananas on primes and ended up with an FA 50mm f1.4, F 50mm f1.7 (on order), M 50mm f1.4 and 1.7, and a Super Tak 55mm f1.8. Seenu Originally posted by WerTicus quick question: what's with all the 50s ? Hey you gi me dat FA 50 reet kneeyow. Some people only have one 50mm lens and you got four o' dem. Just kidding.

04-14-2009, 08:53 PM	#10
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nowhere Matt Hey you gi me dat FA 50 reet kneeyow. Some people only have one 50mm lens and you got four o' dem. Just kidding. No worries. The Ems are tucked away for now because the FA is pulling most of the weight. I do think the Ems can serve others better so I may just throw them on to the Marketplace one of these days, except the Super Tak which I think is out of this world when you get the focus right so I'll hang on to it for a bit longer. BTW, among the different 55mm Taks, which is considered the best? I'd think SMC but only because I don't have it.

04-14-2009, 10:27 PM	#11
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by EsBee BTW, among the different 55mm Taks, which is considered the best? I'd think SMC but only because I don't have it. I have heard a couple of people rave about the metal focus ring Super-Takumar 1.8 compared to the rest. I believe they are all optically the same from Super-Takumar through the K versions. I have had all of them, and really did not see any difference in casual comparisons. The f2 versions have a ring installed which limits the maximum aperture. I kept the K55/1.8 and sold the rest. With careful shopping you can collect them all for cheap.

04-15-2009, 12:40 AM	#12
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,217	Originally posted by stoge Is there a hood that fits inside the attached hood on the FA31 prime? Yes there is. I got a great hood that fits pefectly inside the (quirky but hopeless) fixed hood. Heliopan is the manufacturer, I will try and dig out the exact details and post here.

04-15-2009, 01:29 AM	#13
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,217	See this thread for pictures of the Heliopan hood. get the short, metal version in 58mm thread. It fits perfectly and you can use a pinch cap on it. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/33808-heliopan...ed-lenses.html

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