Clamp on Lens Hood for 35-105 A

**steamloco76** · 01-02-2020, 09:34 AM - **1 Like**

I found a quick mounting solution to the no lens hood availability for the SMC Pentax A 35-105/f3.5 zoom. The metal clamp-on style hood for the Tokina AT-X 28-135mm is a perfect direct fit for thePentax lens. I found mine at KEH for $4.80. eBay has a couple every now and then.

I super glued a 12mm extension to my hood, used the outer ring of a 62mm thread collapsible rubber hood fit inside the very end of the Tokina metal hood. Still no vignetting.

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**pepperberry farm** · 01-02-2020, 09:35 AM

I've used a screw-in metal hood on mine, but looks like a nice solution...

D1N0 · 01-02-2020, 09:56 AM

I am using the Hood for the vivitar Series 1 70-210mm 1:3.5 on it (Kiron version). It's also a clamp on hood.

**monochrome** · 01-02-2020, 09:56 AM

I have a Tokina ATX hood that fits directly without mods (as well as the correct OEM rubber hood found on eBay).

**steamloco76** · 01-02-2020, 10:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

I have a Tokina ATX hood that fits directly without mods (as well as the correct OEM rubber hood found on eBay).

My main reason for wanting a clamp-on style hood for the 35-105A? Mine came with a very deep dent in the filter ring. I was able to restore use of the threads by carefully removing the dent with a lens ring vise. The first thread is very hard to catch quickly, so the clamp style hood eliminated the fiddling around.

**BigDave** · 01-02-2020, 10:11 AM - **1 Like**

I added a 67-72mm step-up ring to mine so I could carry less polarizing filters, added a 72mm cap for the lens and just use a collapsible hood that I can use for a number of lenses. This is a nice option though and seems well thought out.

**monochrome** · 01-02-2020, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by steamloco76

My main reason for wanting a clamp-on style hood for the 35-105A? Mine came with a very deep dent in the filter ring. I was able to restore use of the threads by carefully removing the dent with a lens ring vise. The first thread is very hard to catch quickly, so the clamp style hood eliminated the fiddling around.

Bill: Makes sense. IIRC my Tokina hood is a clamp on. I’ll dig it out. If it is and you want it = yours.

TaoMaas · 01-02-2020, 01:51 PM

I've got a pretty deep screw-on metal hood on my 35-105mm. Works great on APS-C...not so much on FF, I found out.

Now that I've got a K1, I may have to go back to the rubber hood I was using in the film days.

SpottyReputation · 01-09-2020, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I have a Tokina ATX hood that fits directly without mods (as well as the correct OEM rubber hood found on eBay).

Can i ask what hood this is? I don't want to pay the $40 or so for the OEM hood... trying to find something a touch nicer than the $6 generic hoods...

---------- Post added 01-09-20 at 11:08 AM ----------

Originally posted by steamloco76

I found a quick mounting solution to the no lens hood availability for the SMC Pentax A 35-105/f3.5 zoom. The metal clamp-on style hood for the Tokina AT-X 28-135mm is a perfect direct fit for thePentax lens. I found mine at KEH for $4.80. eBay has a couple every now and then.

I super glued a 12mm extension to my hood, used the outer ring of a 62mm thread collapsible rubber hood fit inside the very end of the Tokina metal hood. Still no vignetting.

Did you find that it didn't provide enough shielding without the 12mm extension?

**steamloco76** · 01-09-2020, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by SpottyReputation

Can i ask what hood this is? I don't want to pay the $40 or so for the OEM hood... trying to find something a touch nicer than the $6 generic hoods...

---------- Post added 01-09-20 at 11:08 AM ----------

Did you find that it didn't provide enough shielding without the 12mm extension?

The hood I used is for the film era Tokina-AT-X 28-135mm lens. I found it at HEH for $11.

I added the 12mm extension because I use the lens on APSC digital bodies and wanted a bit more depth. I have a screw-in metal hood for the 35-105 which is another 12mm deeper still. so if your leans have perfect threads (I had to repair mine-deep dent) and you shoot on an APSC body, a normal focal length lens hood will do nicely.

**monochrome** · 01-09-2020, 06:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SpottyReputation

Can i ask what hood this is? I don't want to pay the $40 or so for the OEM hood... trying to find something a touch nicer than the $6 generic hoods...

---------- Post added 01-09-20 at 11:08 AM ----------

Did you find that it didn't provide enough shielding without the 12mm extension?

aSure - I’ll dig it out of storage.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I have a Tokina ATX hood that fits directly without mods (as well as the correct OEM rubber hood found on eBay).

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steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome I have a Tokina ATX hood that fits directly without mods (as well as the correct OEM rubber hood found on eBay). My main reason for wanting a clamp-on style hood for the 35-105A? Mine came with a very deep dent in the filter ring. I was able to restore use of the threads by carefully removing the dent with a lens ring vise. The first thread is very hard to catch quickly, so the clamp style hood eliminated the fiddling around.

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BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	I added a 67-72mm step-up ring to mine so I could carry less polarizing filters, added a 72mm cap for the lens and just use a collapsible hood that I can use for a number of lenses. This is a nice option though and seems well thought out.

01-02-2020, 12:16 PM	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by steamloco76 My main reason for wanting a clamp-on style hood for the 35-105A? Mine came with a very deep dent in the filter ring. I was able to restore use of the threads by carefully removing the dent with a lens ring vise. The first thread is very hard to catch quickly, so the clamp style hood eliminated the fiddling around. Bill: Makes sense. IIRC my Tokina hood is a clamp on. I’ll dig it out. If it is and you want it = yours.

01-02-2020, 01:51 PM	#8
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	I've got a pretty deep screw-on metal hood on my 35-105mm. Works great on APS-C...not so much on FF, I found out. Now that I've got a K1, I may have to go back to the rubber hood I was using in the film days.

01-09-2020, 10:06 AM	#9
SpottyReputation Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Abbotsford, BC Photos: Albums Posts: 210	Originally posted by monochrome I have a Tokina ATX hood that fits directly without mods (as well as the correct OEM rubber hood found on eBay). Can i ask what hood this is? I don't want to pay the $40 or so for the OEM hood... trying to find something a touch nicer than the $6 generic hoods... ---------- Post added 01-09-20 at 11:08 AM ---------- Originally posted by steamloco76 I found a quick mounting solution to the no lens hood availability for the SMC Pentax A 35-105/f3.5 zoom. The metal clamp-on style hood for the Tokina AT-X 28-135mm is a perfect direct fit for thePentax lens. I found mine at KEH for $4.80. eBay has a couple every now and then. I super glued a 12mm extension to my hood, used the outer ring of a 62mm thread collapsible rubber hood fit inside the very end of the Tokina metal hood. Still no vignetting. Did you find that it didn't provide enough shielding without the 12mm extension?

01-09-2020, 12:16 PM	#10
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpottyReputation Can i ask what hood this is? I don't want to pay the $40 or so for the OEM hood... trying to find something a touch nicer than the $6 generic hoods... ---------- Post added 01-09-20 at 11:08 AM ---------- Did you find that it didn't provide enough shielding without the 12mm extension? The hood I used is for the film era Tokina-AT-X 28-135mm lens. I found it at HEH for $11. I added the 12mm extension because I use the lens on APSC digital bodies and wanted a bit more depth. I have a screw-in metal hood for the 35-105 which is another 12mm deeper still. so if your leans have perfect threads (I had to repair mine-deep dent) and you shoot on an APSC body, a normal focal length lens hood will do nicely.

01-09-2020, 06:00 PM - 1 Like	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by SpottyReputation Can i ask what hood this is? I don't want to pay the $40 or so for the OEM hood... trying to find something a touch nicer than the $6 generic hoods... ---------- Post added 01-09-20 at 11:08 AM ---------- Did you find that it didn't provide enough shielding without the 12mm extension? aSure - I’ll dig it out of storage.

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