Hood recommendation needed for A 50mm F1.2

Deimo · 01-14-2010, 03:11 PM

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Hey,
which hood can you recommend for this lens?
is it important to have an original hood from Pentax?

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-14-2010, 03:16 PM

the nicest hoods I have seen are carried by B&H in New york.

they are made in germany and are substantial, something that does not get easily bent like the lighter aluminum ones.

they are not cheap, about $30 from memory.

You need to try both the regular hood and telephoto hood, to see which is best without vignetting.

the regular hood is a lot less, but not as long.

Blue · 01-14-2010, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

the nicest hoods I have seen are carried by B&H in New york.

they are made in germany and are substantial, something that does not get easily bent like the lighter aluminum ones.

they are not cheap, about $30 from memory.

You need to try both the regular hood and telephoto hood, to see which is best without vignetting.

the regular hood is a lot less, but not as long.

Is this the one you are referring to?

B+W | 52mm Screw-In Metal Lens Hood #950 | 65069673 | B&H Photo

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-14-2010, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Is this the one you are referring to?

B+W | 52mm Screw-In Metal Lens Hood #950 | 65069673 | B&H Photo

yes, the 950 series are regular hoods the 960 series are telephoto

Deimo · 01-14-2010, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

the nicest hoods I have seen are carried by B&H in New york.

they are made in germany and are substantial, something that does not get easily bent like the lighter aluminum ones.

they are not cheap, about $30 from memory.

You need to try both the regular hood and telephoto hood, to see which is best without vignetting.

the regular hood is a lot less, but not as long.

Thank you Lowell

Originally posted by Blue

Is this the one you are referring to?

B+W | 52mm Screw-In Metal Lens Hood #950 | 65069673 | B&H Photo

thx for the Link Blue

Do you think, th telephotoversion is necessary?

Blue · 01-14-2010, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by Deimo

Do you think, th telephotoversion is necessary?

Not for the 50mm lens.

Deimo · 01-15-2010, 01:50 PM

Thanks for the quick answer

stevebrot · 01-15-2010, 03:48 PM

If you want to spend considerably less than the B+W version, try heavystar on eBay.

New! Metal 52mm Standard Screw-in Lens Hood - eBay (item 360206779312 end time Feb-08-10 18:28:12 PST)

I own this hood (S+W brand...made in China) and have been pretty pleased. It accepts a 58mm pinch-type lens cap on the front.

Steve

Deimo · 01-19-2010, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

If you want to spend considerably less than the B+W version, try heavystar on eBay.

New! Metal 52mm Standard Screw-in Lens Hood - eBay (item 360206779312 end time Feb-08-10 18:28:12 PST)

I own this hood (S+W brand...made in China) and have been pretty pleased. It accepts a 58mm pinch-type lens cap on the front.

Steve

Thank you Steve. Less spending is always an option :-)

deejjjaaaa · 01-19-2010, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by Deimo

Thank you Steve. Less spending is always an option :-)

I have purchased several metal hoods (from 46mm to 77mm) from heavystar - I can recommend that ebay shop - just make sure to ask them to check that the box has the right hood in it... I once was mailed a wideangle hood instead of normal one.

Blue · 01-19-2010, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by Deimo

Thank you Steve. Less spending is always an option :-)

If you want "less spending," you can always go here and download a free lens hood.

Free printable cardboard lens hoods

Deimo · 01-19-2010, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by deejjjaaaa

I have purchased several metal hoods (from 46mm to 77mm) from heavystar - I can recommend that ebay shop - just make sure to ask them to check that the box has the right hood in it... I once was mailed a wideangle hood instead of normal one.

thx deejjjaaaa, very usefull because i also need a new lens cap for my 16-45

Originally posted by Blue

If you want "less spending," you can always go here and download a free lens hood.

Free printable cardboard lens hoods

:Hysterical:

Blue, this link saved my day :-)

Damn Brit · 01-19-2010, 11:46 PM

No one has mentioned a rubber hood which is cheaper and liked by a lot of people so shouldn't be discounted. It collapses which means you can leave it on the camera all the time without it getting in the way.

frank · 01-20-2010, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

If you want to spend considerably less than the B+W version, try heavystar on eBay.

New! Metal 52mm Standard Screw-in Lens Hood - eBay (item 360206779312 end time Feb-08-10 18:28:12 PST)

I own this hood (S+W brand...made in China) and have been pretty pleased. It accepts a 58mm pinch-type lens cap on the front.

Steve

I've been using similar hoods on quite a few of my lenses, from 28mm all the way to 200mm. As Steve said above, these hoods accept clip-on type caps on the front, very convenient to use, especially for a smaller lens like A50/1.2 or any other Pentax 50mm lenses. As a matter of fact, all the hoods I bought (from China btw) come w/ matching front clip-on caps with no extra cost

01-14-2010, 03:11 PM	#1
Deimo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AN Photos: Gallery Posts: 144	Hood recommendation needed for A 50mm F1.2 Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hey, which hood can you recommend for this lens? is it important to have an original hood from Pentax?

01-14-2010, 03:56 PM	#5
Deimo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AN Photos: Gallery Posts: 144 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge the nicest hoods I have seen are carried by B&H in New york. they are made in germany and are substantial, something that does not get easily bent like the lighter aluminum ones. they are not cheap, about $30 from memory. You need to try both the regular hood and telephoto hood, to see which is best without vignetting. the regular hood is a lot less, but not as long. Thank you Lowell Originally posted by Blue Is this the one you are referring to? B+W \| 52mm Screw-In Metal Lens Hood #950 \| 65069673 \| B&H Photo thx for the Link Blue Do you think, th telephotoversion is necessary? Last edited by Damn Brit; 01-19-2010 at 11:34 PM.

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01-14-2010, 03:16 PM	#2
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	the nicest hoods I have seen are carried by B&H in New york. they are made in germany and are substantial, something that does not get easily bent like the lighter aluminum ones. they are not cheap, about $30 from memory. You need to try both the regular hood and telephoto hood, to see which is best without vignetting. the regular hood is a lot less, but not as long.

01-14-2010, 03:24 PM	#3
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge the nicest hoods I have seen are carried by B&H in New york. they are made in germany and are substantial, something that does not get easily bent like the lighter aluminum ones. they are not cheap, about $30 from memory. You need to try both the regular hood and telephoto hood, to see which is best without vignetting. the regular hood is a lot less, but not as long. Is this the one you are referring to? B+W \| 52mm Screw-In Metal Lens Hood #950 \| 65069673 \| B&H Photo

01-14-2010, 03:40 PM	#4
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Originally posted by Blue Is this the one you are referring to? B+W \| 52mm Screw-In Metal Lens Hood #950 \| 65069673 \| B&H Photo yes, the 950 series are regular hoods the 960 series are telephoto

01-14-2010, 04:11 PM	#6
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Deimo Do you think, th telephotoversion is necessary? Not for the 50mm lens.

01-15-2010, 01:50 PM	#7
Deimo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AN Photos: Gallery Posts: 144 Original Poster	Thanks for the quick answer

01-15-2010, 03:48 PM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	If you want to spend considerably less than the B+W version, try heavystar on eBay. New! Metal 52mm Standard Screw-in Lens Hood - eBay (item 360206779312 end time Feb-08-10 18:28:12 PST) I own this hood (S+W brand...made in China) and have been pretty pleased. It accepts a 58mm pinch-type lens cap on the front. Steve

01-19-2010, 01:09 PM	#9
Deimo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AN Photos: Gallery Posts: 144 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot If you want to spend considerably less than the B+W version, try heavystar on eBay. New! Metal 52mm Standard Screw-in Lens Hood - eBay (item 360206779312 end time Feb-08-10 18:28:12 PST) I own this hood (S+W brand...made in China) and have been pretty pleased. It accepts a 58mm pinch-type lens cap on the front. Steve Thank you Steve. Less spending is always an option :-)

01-19-2010, 01:17 PM	#10
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	Originally posted by Deimo Thank you Steve. Less spending is always an option :-) I have purchased several metal hoods (from 46mm to 77mm) from heavystar - I can recommend that ebay shop - just make sure to ask them to check that the box has the right hood in it... I once was mailed a wideangle hood instead of normal one.

01-19-2010, 11:15 PM	#11
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Deimo Thank you Steve. Less spending is always an option :-) If you want "less spending," you can always go here and download a free lens hood. Free printable cardboard lens hoods

01-19-2010, 11:43 PM	#12
Deimo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AN Photos: Gallery Posts: 144 Original Poster	Originally posted by deejjjaaaa I have purchased several metal hoods (from 46mm to 77mm) from heavystar - I can recommend that ebay shop - just make sure to ask them to check that the box has the right hood in it... I once was mailed a wideangle hood instead of normal one. thx deejjjaaaa, very usefull because i also need a new lens cap for my 16-45 Originally posted by Blue If you want "less spending," you can always go here and download a free lens hood. Free printable cardboard lens hoods :Hysterical: Blue, this link saved my day :-)

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01-19-2010, 11:46 PM	#13
Damn Brit Guest	No one has mentioned a rubber hood which is cheaper and liked by a lot of people so shouldn't be discounted. It collapses which means you can leave it on the camera all the time without it getting in the way.

01-20-2010, 12:46 AM	#14
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by stevebrot If you want to spend considerably less than the B+W version, try heavystar on eBay. New! Metal 52mm Standard Screw-in Lens Hood - eBay (item 360206779312 end time Feb-08-10 18:28:12 PST) I own this hood (S+W brand...made in China) and have been pretty pleased. It accepts a 58mm pinch-type lens cap on the front. Steve I've been using similar hoods on quite a few of my lenses, from 28mm all the way to 200mm. As Steve said above, these hoods accept clip-on type caps on the front, very convenient to use, especially for a smaller lens like A50/1.2 or any other Pentax 50mm lenses. As a matter of fact, all the hoods I bought (from China btw) come w/ matching front clip-on caps with no extra cost