03 lens hood

6BQ5 · 05-13-2014, 12:48 PM

I'm thinking of picking up an 03 fisheye lens and I was wondering what, if any, lens hood options are available. The lens does not have any threads on it so I imagine something would need to be friction fit onto the outside of the lens barrel. My intent on using a hood is to offer the lens some protection against bumps and knocks more so than improving optical performance.

Thanks!

**crewl1** · 05-13-2014, 01:10 PM

No off the shelf lens hood that I know of.
I just put the cap back on when transporting.
I recall a thread a while back where someone used pipe caps from plumbing store as a cheap replacement if lost.

**monochrome** · 05-13-2014, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

No off the shelf lens hood that I know of.
I just put the cap back on when transporting.
I recall a thread a while back where someone used pipe caps from plumbing store as a cheap replacement if lost.

Exactly what I do. So far I haven't had even a bump on my Q or Q7 with any lens mounted (crosses fingers). I can't imagine a DIY hood could protrude very much w/o causing vignetting. FoV is 160°

lytrytyr · 05-13-2014, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

I'm thinking of picking up an 03 fisheye lens and I was wondering what, if any, lens hood options are available. The lens does not have any threads on it so I imagine something would need to be friction fit onto the outside of the lens barrel. My intent on using a hood is to offer the lens some protection against bumps and knocks more so than improving optical performance.

The lens could certainly use a hood optically,
since it's prone to flare blotches under side lighting.

But for protection, I just use the nasty OEM cap
(which gets an electrostatic charge and attracts dust).

paulcote · 05-27-2014, 04:39 AM

theres a lens hood for the 03 on adorama. It was popping up when I was looking to buy the lens.

http://www.adorama.com/IPXLHMHRA405.html

oh, the review says it doesn't fit the 03 so Adorama description is all wrong, sorry.

Sandy Hancock · 05-27-2014, 04:51 AM

I seriously much doubt that any hood could work with the 03. It is very wide indeed, especially on the Q7.

hnikesch · 05-27-2014, 07:31 AM

I haven't found a hood for the 03 but the flair can be a neat feature

**barondla** · 06-01-2014, 08:59 PM

A hood might be possible on the 03 FE, since the Pentax 10-17 FE zoom has one. There is a Problem using a petal hood like the one on the 10-17. The Q FE front barrel rotates when focused. Might try building a hood that indexes into the focus lock accessory.
thanks
barondla

05-13-2014, 12:48 PM	#1
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	03 lens hood I'm thinking of picking up an 03 fisheye lens and I was wondering what, if any, lens hood options are available. The lens does not have any threads on it so I imagine something would need to be friction fit onto the outside of the lens barrel. My intent on using a hood is to offer the lens some protection against bumps and knocks more so than improving optical performance. Thanks!

05-27-2014, 04:39 AM	#5
paulcote Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 96	theres a lens hood for the 03 on adorama. It was popping up when I was looking to buy the lens. http://www.adorama.com/IPXLHMHRA405.html oh, the review says it doesn't fit the 03 so Adorama description is all wrong, sorry. Last edited by paulcote; 05-27-2014 at 04:44 AM. Reason: added link

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	No off the shelf lens hood that I know of. I just put the cap back on when transporting. I recall a thread a while back where someone used pipe caps from plumbing store as a cheap replacement if lost.

05-13-2014, 01:47 PM	#3
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by crewl1 No off the shelf lens hood that I know of. I just put the cap back on when transporting. I recall a thread a while back where someone used pipe caps from plumbing store as a cheap replacement if lost. Exactly what I do. So far I haven't had even a bump on my Q or Q7 with any lens mounted (crosses fingers). I can't imagine a DIY hood could protrude very much w/o causing vignetting. FoV is 160°

05-13-2014, 02:16 PM	#4
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by 6BQ5 I'm thinking of picking up an 03 fisheye lens and I was wondering what, if any, lens hood options are available. The lens does not have any threads on it so I imagine something would need to be friction fit onto the outside of the lens barrel. My intent on using a hood is to offer the lens some protection against bumps and knocks more so than improving optical performance. The lens could certainly use a hood optically, since it's prone to flare blotches under side lighting. But for protection, I just use the nasty OEM cap (which gets an electrostatic charge and attracts dust).

05-27-2014, 04:51 AM	#6
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I seriously much doubt that any hood could work with the 03. It is very wide indeed, especially on the Q7.

05-27-2014, 07:31 AM	#7
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	I haven't found a hood for the 03 but the flair can be a neat feature

06-01-2014, 08:59 PM	#8
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	A hood might be possible on the 03 FE, since the Pentax 10-17 FE zoom has one. There is a Problem using a petal hood like the one on the 10-17. The Q FE front barrel rotates when focused. Might try building a hood that indexes into the focus lock accessory. thanks barondla