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08-25-2013, 09:21 AM   #1
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K-01 hood for 40mm XS pancake lens

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I found this on eBay. When I ordered, it appeared that it would be a singular and smaller 27mm hood, but it seems that their offering is actually a 27-37mm adapter and then a 37mm hood. It's a little bigger than anticipated, but it looks kinda cool. What I really do like is that it improves the image quality, as hoods naturally will.

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08-25-2013, 09:40 AM   #2
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Can you post an example of the same picture taken with and without hood to see how much does this lens benefit from it?
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QuoteOriginally posted by bradsarno Quote
then a 37mm hood. It's a little bigger than anticipated, but it looks kinda cool.
In Leica-land, a vented hood is said to make it
"so it looks like a real Vietnam war camera."

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How much does it affect the AF?

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Aren't vented hoods pointless on cameras without a rangefinder or offset OVF.
The vents serve no purpose on a mirrorless camera which uses the back LCD and TTL viewing.
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yeah, I think the point of the vents is to see through with a viewfinder, but if that's what you've found, and it works... I think there was a hit when I searched for "27mm lens hood" at either Amazon or B&H, but I haven't bought one.

Lens hoods, in general, can potentially increase overall contrast and reduce flare points. I use them whenever I can.

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08-26-2013, 10:09 PM   #7
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Does look kind of cool but since purchasing the FA43 I have not used the 40XS at all.

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It doesn't affect the auto-focus at all. It doesn't rotate with the focusing. I'll try and do some with & without comparative shots and see if we can detect the image quality differences. I noticed it when there was strong side lighting. With the hood blocking that, I found a bit better contrast and color depth.


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QuoteOriginally posted by bradsarno Quote
It doesn't affect the auto-focus at all.
Interesting. I would've thought it would since the camera has to move a lot more weight...
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Compared to a "beer can" zoom, turning a 40 XS plus a hood probably isn't much.

On a slightly different tack, since a hood increases contrast, I wonder if it helps the speed/accuracy of the CDAF system?
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I almost put together the same setup myself but then I had what I think is a better idea. I bought two of the cheapest 27mm filters I could on Ebay, then took the glass out and painted them black. If you find some cheap black ones then you're set. My total cost was like $5. It's not the prettiest solution but i think it's probably the most compact. The filters are roughly the same thickness as the front focusing ring on the XS. If I hold the camera at a similar angle to your photos it seems to provide similar coverage.
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bradsarno, can the original lens cap still be used when this hood is installed? I would imagine not...
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No, the old cap can't be used with this hood on, BUT a standard 52mm fits the hood perfectly.

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Vented hoods are not pointless... they are still hoods no matter on what camera/lens they end up and they do their job well + they look more stylish than a simple boring round piece of metal/plastic.

Btw, you guys know that there are plenty of 27mm hoods out there...

http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.X27mm...at=0&_from=R40

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Thanks bradsarno. mrNewt, there are lots of listings, but not that many options, I think. Basically there's the square camcorder hood, the vintage (expensive) slip-on hood, the rubber hood, and the one we've been talking about here. Of course, once you figure step-up rings, things open up totally, and even at 37mm there are many more options.
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