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**boriscleto** · 01-15-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by SkipperRi

Hm, just now I go online and check what lens is available on local Pentax store. Strange, but there is PH-RBA available, and that's lens that doesn't fit on DA L WR lens, according to Pentax staff. So, I'm confused now. Which hood is for which lens....
Also, that PH-RBA is cheaper, that's make no sense to me. Maybe Jimmy is right, maybe the right hood for my new lens is PH-RBC?

Apparently the database here is wrong. The DA L WR uses the PH-RBC just like the DA.

SkipperRi · 01-15-2014, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Apparently the database here is wrong. The DA L WR uses the PH-RBC just like the DA.

I'm lost.

Which hood is the right one for my new lens...

manacho2005 · 01-15-2014, 01:56 PM

The hoods for the original DA's and DA L's had the same bayonet style hood. I never owned a WR kit (other than 18-135), so the bayonet may be different.
As far as the new DA L WR, I don't have a clue. That's why I had said you may need a 52mm screw on hood. I hope someone else knows if the DA WR's have the same mount as the new DA L WR's....

**boriscleto** · 01-15-2014, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by SkipperRi

I'm lost.

Which hood is the right one for my new lens...

If it is a WR (DA or DA L) lens then the correct hood is PH-RBC.

JimmyDranox · 01-15-2014, 02:09 PM

God knows, ...I try to find that DA L 18-55 WR in Ricoh - Pentax site. There is none.

Lenses - RICOH IMAGING UK LTD.

Lenses - RICOH IMAGING UK LTD.

**boriscleto** · 01-15-2014, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

God knows, ...I try to find that DA L 18-55 WR in Ricoh - Pentax site. There is none.

Lenses - RICOH IMAGING UK LTD.

Lenses - RICOH IMAGING UK LTD.

Because it is a kit lens that is not sold separately by Ricoh.

SkipperRi · 01-16-2014, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

If it is a WR (DA or DA L) lens then the correct hood is PH-RBC.

Thank you, so I must find that hood somewhere...

Regards

JimmyDranox · 01-16-2014, 03:00 AM

PH-RBC is on the first Ebay link that I show yesterday.

**rbefly** · 01-16-2014, 03:18 AM

Hello Skipper,
If you're still having trouble finding the correct lens hood, how about a rubber collapsible type? I believe all the 18-55mm's use a 52mm filter, right?
52mm Rubber Lens Hood for Standard Wide Tele Focus | eBay
Now, if you absolutely have to use the OEM petal-type hood, you can keep looking, but for $5.00, this will do the job just as well. Just retract it for W/A and pop it forward for normal FL and tele.
Just an idea for you, good luck!
Ron

SkipperRi · 01-16-2014, 03:41 AM

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

PH-RBC is on the first Ebay link that I show yesterday.

Yes, Jimmy, thank you.

Originally posted by rbefly

Hello Skipper,
If you're still having trouble finding the correct lens hood, how about a rubber collapsible type? I believe all the 18-55mm's use a 52mm filter, right?
52mm Rubber Lens Hood for Standard Wide Tele Focus | eBay
Now, if you absolutely have to use the OEM petal-type hood, you can keep looking, but for $5.00, this will do the job just as well. Just retract it for W/A and pop it forward for normal FL and tele.
Just an idea for you, good luck!
Ron

Interesting idea. No, it's not necessary tha hood must be petal OEM, thanks for advice.

JimmyDranox · 01-16-2014, 04:30 AM

It could be necessary for wide angle at 18mm a petal shape.

SkipperRi · 01-16-2014, 07:13 AM

Oh, yes, Jimmy, you're probably right.

**agkchang** · 01-16-2014, 12:06 PM

PH-RBC should the one; check out this link on the Ricoh site - PENTAX - smc PENTAX DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR

SkipperRi · 01-16-2014, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by agchang

PH-RBC should the one; check out this link on the Ricoh site - PENTAX - smc PENTAX DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR

Thanks, that's probably it. Only difference is that mine lens is DA L and have the tiny red line instead green, but construction is same.

JimmyDranox · 01-16-2014, 12:47 PM

Most probably, PH-RBC is the one you need. But if you are not sure, you can buy both, because PH-RBA is under 3,60 euro, and sell the one you don't need.

01-16-2014, 03:18 AM	#24
rbefly Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 2,030	Options? Hello Skipper, If you're still having trouble finding the correct lens hood, how about a rubber collapsible type? I believe all the 18-55mm's use a 52mm filter, right? 52mm Rubber Lens Hood for Standard Wide Tele Focus \| eBay Now, if you absolutely have to use the OEM petal-type hood, you can keep looking, but for $5.00, this will do the job just as well. Just retract it for W/A and pop it forward for normal FL and tele. Just an idea for you, good luck! Ron

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01-15-2014, 01:18 PM	#16
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	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. Originally posted by SkipperRi Hm, just now I go online and check what lens is available on local Pentax store. Strange, but there is PH-RBA available, and that's lens that doesn't fit on DA L WR lens, according to Pentax staff. So, I'm confused now. Which hood is for which lens.... Also, that PH-RBA is cheaper, that's make no sense to me. Maybe Jimmy is right, maybe the right hood for my new lens is PH-RBC? Apparently the database here is wrong. The DA L WR uses the PH-RBC just like the DA.

01-15-2014, 01:29 PM	#17
SkipperRi Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rijeka Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 595 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto Apparently the database here is wrong. The DA L WR uses the PH-RBC just like the DA. I'm lost. Which hood is the right one for my new lens...

01-15-2014, 01:56 PM	#18
manacho2005 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Red Oak, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 462	The hoods for the original DA's and DA L's had the same bayonet style hood. I never owned a WR kit (other than 18-135), so the bayonet may be different. As far as the new DA L WR, I don't have a clue. That's why I had said you may need a 52mm screw on hood. I hope someone else knows if the DA WR's have the same mount as the new DA L WR's....

01-15-2014, 02:02 PM	#19
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by SkipperRi I'm lost. Which hood is the right one for my new lens... If it is a WR (DA or DA L) lens then the correct hood is PH-RBC.

01-15-2014, 02:09 PM	#20
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	God knows, ...I try to find that DA L 18-55 WR in Ricoh - Pentax site. There is none. Lenses - RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. Lenses - RICOH IMAGING UK LTD.

01-15-2014, 02:33 PM	#21
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by JimmyDranox God knows, ...I try to find that DA L 18-55 WR in Ricoh - Pentax site. There is none. Lenses - RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. Lenses - RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. Because it is a kit lens that is not sold separately by Ricoh.

01-16-2014, 02:12 AM	#22
SkipperRi Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rijeka Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 595 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto If it is a WR (DA or DA L) lens then the correct hood is PH-RBC. Thank you, so I must find that hood somewhere... Regards

01-16-2014, 03:00 AM	#23
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	PH-RBC is on the first Ebay link that I show yesterday.

01-16-2014, 03:41 AM	#25
SkipperRi Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rijeka Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 595 Original Poster	Originally posted by JimmyDranox PH-RBC is on the first Ebay link that I show yesterday. Yes, Jimmy, thank you. Originally posted by rbefly Hello Skipper, If you're still having trouble finding the correct lens hood, how about a rubber collapsible type? I believe all the 18-55mm's use a 52mm filter, right? 52mm Rubber Lens Hood for Standard Wide Tele Focus \| eBay Now, if you absolutely have to use the OEM petal-type hood, you can keep looking, but for $5.00, this will do the job just as well. Just retract it for W/A and pop it forward for normal FL and tele. Just an idea for you, good luck! Ron Interesting idea. No, it's not necessary tha hood must be petal OEM, thanks for advice.

01-16-2014, 04:30 AM	#26
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	It could be necessary for wide angle at 18mm a petal shape.

01-16-2014, 07:13 AM	#27
SkipperRi Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rijeka Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 595 Original Poster	Oh, yes, Jimmy, you're probably right.

01-16-2014, 12:06 PM	#28
agkchang Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 103	PH-RBC should the one; check out this link on the Ricoh site - PENTAX - smc PENTAX DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR

01-16-2014, 12:11 PM	#29
SkipperRi Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rijeka Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 595 Original Poster	Originally posted by agchang PH-RBC should the one; check out this link on the Ricoh site - PENTAX - smc PENTAX DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR Thanks, that's probably it. Only difference is that mine lens is DA L and have the tiny red line instead green, but construction is same.

01-16-2014, 12:47 PM	#30
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	Most probably, PH-RBC is the one you need. But if you are not sure, you can buy both, because PH-RBA is under 3,60 euro, and sell the one you don't need.

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