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**boriscleto** · 07-26-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally posted by Muse

I think it's harsh to call that a ripoff. If they sell bootleg copies of DVD's or operating systems, that's a different matter. A 1/2 price or lower version of a $41 lens hood seems to me to be fair competition.

BTW, what do you think of your Chinese lens hood? I'm guessing that all these knock offs we're seeing on eBay all of a sudden are really the same item offered by different sellers.

I really meant knock off not ripoff. I had ripoff on my mind because I found out the seller lowered the price by $6.

The hood I bought has a different brand name than the other hoods. Other than that I don't think there is any difference. I really don't know how Pentax justifies charging $63 for a $2 piece of plastic.

baldrick · 07-26-2010, 03:41 PM - **1 Like**

Mine arrived this morning and I am quite happy with it. The bayonet clip is quite smooth and the can be mounted reverse for storage. The only real fault I can find is that when it clicks on it`s not quite as positive a click as the genuine Pentax item, but considering the price, with free postage, what the heck - go for it.
Simmo

GerryL · 07-27-2010, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by baldrick

Mine arrived this morning and I am quite happy with it. The bayonet clip is quite smooth and the can be mounted reverse for storage. The only real fault I can find is that when it clicks on it`s not quite as positive a click as the genuine Pentax item, but considering the price, with free postage, what the heck - go for it.
Simmo

Thanks for the (short) review!
..as Baldrick said, "go for it!"

mackloon · 07-27-2010, 05:13 PM

Hood arrived. Seems to match oem specs perfectly and fits like a glove. The build quality seems good, and "may" be identical to $45 pentax version.

I would buy this again if mine were damaged.

Camgen · 08-01-2010, 05:06 PM

I Just bought this today from e-bay. The pic shows it is mounted on a DA L 55-300

58mm Lens Hood for Pentax PH-RBG DA 55-300 mm F4-5.8 ED - eBay (item 260635744933 end time Aug-14-10 02:04:35 PDT)

Camgen · 08-01-2010, 05:09 PM

Double post, sorry

NickRochon · 08-03-2010, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by Camgen

I Just bought this today from e-bay. The pic shows it is mounted on a DA L 55-300

58mm Lens Hood for Pentax PH-RBG DA 55-300 mm F4-5.8 ED - eBay (item 260635744933 end time Aug-14-10 02:04:35 PDT)

I too ordered that one. And then I found this one a few days later, which seems to be a little nicer.
ZOOM LENS HOOD 58mm FOR PENTAX DSLR K-7 K-x K-2000 K-10 - eBay (item 280530642565 end time Aug-04-10 20:27:19 PDT)

mackloon · 08-04-2010, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by slapnutz

I too ordered that one. And then I found this one a few days later, which seems to be a little nicer.
ZOOM LENS HOOD 58mm FOR PENTAX DSLR K-7 K-x K-2000 K-10 - eBay (item 280530642565 end time Aug-04-10 20:27:19 PDT)

The original linked allows for reverse mounting for storage, and does not mount to the threaded 58mm, but rather on the outside channel on the end of the lens.

The one you linked will mount via the threaded 58mm. Not that it is bad, it just mounts differently. Plus...that 58mm one you linked is a flower petal version which is typically used for wider lenses. Not that is it wrong or bad, but it will not be close to the original OEM-like version you are referring to.

-mackloon

GerryL · 08-04-2010, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by slapnutz

I too ordered that one. And then I found this one a few days later, which seems to be a little nicer.
ZOOM LENS HOOD 58mm FOR PENTAX DSLR K-7 K-x K-2000 K-10 - eBay (item 280530642565 end time Aug-04-10 20:27:19 PDT)

Welcome to the forums slapnutz!
If you ordered the first one and not the one you posted a link to is you would be more satisfied with the first one because it is a copy of the original DA 55-300mm hood. It is a bayonet mount, meaning you don't have to screw it in or out..it is somewhat of a twist on and twist off feature (which is better).

Your linked hood is a screw type one and looks more like the one for the 18-55mm although your link is for a 58mm.
There is also a copy of the DA 18-55mm 52mm that is of bayonet mount kind too.

The bayonet mount lens hoods can be reverse mounted on the lens for storage as macloon has already pointed out.

Muse · 08-05-2010, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by GerryL

Welcome to the forums slapnutz!
If you ordered the first one and not the one you posted a link to is you would be more satisfied with the first one because it is a copy of the original DA 55-300mm hood. It is a bayonet mount, meaning you don't have to screw it in or out..it is somewhat of a twist on and twist off feature (which is better).

Your linked hood is a screw type one and looks more like the one for the 18-55mm although your link is for a 58mm.
There is also a copy of the DA 18-55mm 52mm that is of bayonet mount kind too.

The bayonet mount lens hoods can be reverse mounted on the lens for storage as macloon has already pointed out.

GerryL, how can you tell that's a screw type hood? Just from the photo on ebay?

GerryL · 08-05-2010, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by Muse

GerryL, how can you tell that's a screw type hood? Just from the photo on ebay?

Yes Muse, from the photos and I already saw one of those before first hand.
What gives it away is that thing that they call a "rear locking ring".
It is the one that screws onto the filter thread of the 58mm lens, you can then turn the petal hood a full 360 degrees either way since it is the rear ring that threads to the lens filter thread mount and leaves the petal hood part to freely rotate.
It would seem though that they incorporated a lock on it since they now call it with a "rear locking ring" (maybe to prevent unwanted rotation).
If you have doubts, find another one like it and ask the seller.

audiobomber · 08-07-2010, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by GerryL

Yup! If it's at par with the OEM, I'll order one myself!
..not that I want you guys to be the guinea pig but you beat us to the gun on purchasing one.

I just received mine from eBay Canada. It is made by JJC, model #LH-RBG. It is an exact copy of the hood that came with my DA 55-300mm, except that the Pentax hood is made from very slightly thicker plastic. I don't believe this is a significant issue. I have no hesitation in recommending the Chinese hood for its great price.

Muse · 08-07-2010, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

I just received mine from eBay Canada. It is made by JJC, model #LH-RBG. It is an exact copy of the hood that came with my DA 55-300mm, except that the Pentax hood is made from very slightly thicker plastic. I don't believe this is a significant issue. I have no hesitation in recommending the Chinese hood for its great price.

I got mine a few days ago. Haven't seen the Pentax hood, but this one does strike me as thin. Could break if impacted, well they all could, of course if hit hard enough. I'll try to keep that from happening! As stated, for the price (I paid $13.99, and I saw the price dropped a bit at one seller already) it sure beats paying $41 for the Pentax one.

Ken T · 08-08-2010, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

I just received mine from eBay Canada. It is made by JJC, model #LH-RBG. It is an exact copy of the hood that came with my DA 55-300mm, except that the Pentax hood is made from very slightly thicker plastic. I don't believe this is a significant issue. I have no hesitation in recommending the Chinese hood for its great price.

I want to buy one of these but I don't know if it is the same as yours .

Lens Hood for Pentax SMCP-DA 55-300mm as PH-RBG 58mm - eBay (item 170523224335 end time Aug-11-10 19:33:19 PDT)

audiobomber · 08-09-2010, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by Ken T

I want to buy one of these but I don't know if it is the same as yours .

Lens Hood for Pentax SMCP-DA 55-300mm as PH-RBG 58mm - eBay (item 170523224335 end time Aug-11-10 19:33:19 PDT)

Yes, that's the one.

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07-26-2010, 10:30 AM	#31
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 Muse I think it's harsh to call that a ripoff. If they sell bootleg copies of DVD's or operating systems, that's a different matter. A 1/2 price or lower version of a $41 lens hood seems to me to be fair competition. BTW, what do you think of your Chinese lens hood? I'm guessing that all these knock offs we're seeing on eBay all of a sudden are really the same item offered by different sellers. I really meant knock off not ripoff. I had ripoff on my mind because I found out the seller lowered the price by $6. The hood I bought has a different brand name than the other hoods. Other than that I don't think there is any difference. I really don't know how Pentax justifies charging $63 for a $2 piece of plastic.

07-26-2010, 03:41 PM - 1 Like	#32
baldrick Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bulli, NSW Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 67	Mine arrived this morning and I am quite happy with it. The bayonet clip is quite smooth and the can be mounted reverse for storage. The only real fault I can find is that when it clicks on it`s not quite as positive a click as the genuine Pentax item, but considering the price, with free postage, what the heck - go for it. Simmo

07-27-2010, 10:13 AM	#33
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Originally posted by baldrick Mine arrived this morning and I am quite happy with it. The bayonet clip is quite smooth and the can be mounted reverse for storage. The only real fault I can find is that when it clicks on it`s not quite as positive a click as the genuine Pentax item, but considering the price, with free postage, what the heck - go for it. Simmo Thanks for the (short) review! ..as Baldrick said, "go for it!"

07-27-2010, 05:13 PM	#34
mackloon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 415 Original Poster	Hood arrived. Seems to match oem specs perfectly and fits like a glove. The build quality seems good, and "may" be identical to $45 pentax version. I would buy this again if mine were damaged.

08-01-2010, 05:06 PM	#35
Camgen Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 49	I Just bought this today from e-bay. The pic shows it is mounted on a DA L 55-300 58mm Lens Hood for Pentax PH-RBG DA 55-300 mm F4-5.8 ED - eBay (item 260635744933 end time Aug-14-10 02:04:35 PDT)

08-01-2010, 05:09 PM	#36
Camgen Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 49	Double post, sorry

08-03-2010, 07:29 PM	#37
NickRochon Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 39	Originally posted by Camgen I Just bought this today from e-bay. The pic shows it is mounted on a DA L 55-300 58mm Lens Hood for Pentax PH-RBG DA 55-300 mm F4-5.8 ED - eBay (item 260635744933 end time Aug-14-10 02:04:35 PDT) I too ordered that one. And then I found this one a few days later, which seems to be a little nicer. ZOOM LENS HOOD 58mm FOR PENTAX DSLR K-7 K-x K-2000 K-10 - eBay (item 280530642565 end time Aug-04-10 20:27:19 PDT)

08-04-2010, 09:22 AM	#38
mackloon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 415 Original Poster	Originally posted by slapnutz I too ordered that one. And then I found this one a few days later, which seems to be a little nicer. ZOOM LENS HOOD 58mm FOR PENTAX DSLR K-7 K-x K-2000 K-10 - eBay (item 280530642565 end time Aug-04-10 20:27:19 PDT) The original linked allows for reverse mounting for storage, and does not mount to the threaded 58mm, but rather on the outside channel on the end of the lens. The one you linked will mount via the threaded 58mm. Not that it is bad, it just mounts differently. Plus...that 58mm one you linked is a flower petal version which is typically used for wider lenses. Not that is it wrong or bad, but it will not be close to the original OEM-like version you are referring to. -mackloon

08-04-2010, 10:47 AM	#39
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Originally posted by slapnutz I too ordered that one. And then I found this one a few days later, which seems to be a little nicer. ZOOM LENS HOOD 58mm FOR PENTAX DSLR K-7 K-x K-2000 K-10 - eBay (item 280530642565 end time Aug-04-10 20:27:19 PDT) Welcome to the forums slapnutz! If you ordered the first one and not the one you posted a link to is you would be more satisfied with the first one because it is a copy of the original DA 55-300mm hood. It is a bayonet mount, meaning you don't have to screw it in or out..it is somewhat of a twist on and twist off feature (which is better). Your linked hood is a screw type one and looks more like the one for the 18-55mm although your link is for a 58mm. There is also a copy of the DA 18-55mm 52mm that is of bayonet mount kind too. The bayonet mount lens hoods can be reverse mounted on the lens for storage as macloon has already pointed out.

08-05-2010, 06:51 AM	#40
Muse Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SF Bay Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 211	Originally posted by GerryL Welcome to the forums slapnutz! If you ordered the first one and not the one you posted a link to is you would be more satisfied with the first one because it is a copy of the original DA 55-300mm hood. It is a bayonet mount, meaning you don't have to screw it in or out..it is somewhat of a twist on and twist off feature (which is better). Your linked hood is a screw type one and looks more like the one for the 18-55mm although your link is for a 58mm. There is also a copy of the DA 18-55mm 52mm that is of bayonet mount kind too. The bayonet mount lens hoods can be reverse mounted on the lens for storage as macloon has already pointed out. GerryL, how can you tell that's a screw type hood? Just from the photo on ebay?

08-05-2010, 07:42 PM	#41
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Originally posted by Muse GerryL, how can you tell that's a screw type hood? Just from the photo on ebay? Yes Muse, from the photos and I already saw one of those before first hand. What gives it away is that thing that they call a "rear locking ring". It is the one that screws onto the filter thread of the 58mm lens, you can then turn the petal hood a full 360 degrees either way since it is the rear ring that threads to the lens filter thread mount and leaves the petal hood part to freely rotate. It would seem though that they incorporated a lock on it since they now call it with a "rear locking ring" (maybe to prevent unwanted rotation). If you have doubts, find another one like it and ask the seller.

08-07-2010, 05:38 AM	#42
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by GerryL Yup! If it's at par with the OEM, I'll order one myself! ..not that I want you guys to be the guinea pig but you beat us to the gun on purchasing one. I just received mine from eBay Canada. It is made by JJC, model #LH-RBG. It is an exact copy of the hood that came with my DA 55-300mm, except that the Pentax hood is made from very slightly thicker plastic. I don't believe this is a significant issue. I have no hesitation in recommending the Chinese hood for its great price.

08-07-2010, 11:09 AM	#43
Muse Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SF Bay Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 211	Originally posted by audiobomber I just received mine from eBay Canada. It is made by JJC, model #LH-RBG. It is an exact copy of the hood that came with my DA 55-300mm, except that the Pentax hood is made from very slightly thicker plastic. I don't believe this is a significant issue. I have no hesitation in recommending the Chinese hood for its great price. I got mine a few days ago. Haven't seen the Pentax hood, but this one does strike me as thin. Could break if impacted, well they all could, of course if hit hard enough. I'll try to keep that from happening! As stated, for the price (I paid $13.99, and I saw the price dropped a bit at one seller already) it sure beats paying $41 for the Pentax one.

08-08-2010, 07:29 PM	#44
Ken T Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 536	Originally posted by audiobomber I just received mine from eBay Canada. It is made by JJC, model #LH-RBG. It is an exact copy of the hood that came with my DA 55-300mm, except that the Pentax hood is made from very slightly thicker plastic. I don't believe this is a significant issue. I have no hesitation in recommending the Chinese hood for its great price. I want to buy one of these but I don't know if it is the same as yours . Lens Hood for Pentax SMCP-DA 55-300mm as PH-RBG 58mm - eBay (item 170523224335 end time Aug-11-10 19:33:19 PDT)

08-09-2010, 06:33 AM	#45
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Ken T I want to buy one of these but I don't know if it is the same as yours . Lens Hood for Pentax SMCP-DA 55-300mm as PH-RBG 58mm - eBay (item 170523224335 end time Aug-11-10 19:33:19 PDT) Yes, that's the one.

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