Lens hoods and caps

**rogerstg** · 11-09-2020, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by Lhorn

the interior of the hood is a bit narrow, a typical cap would be hard to get in there.

A little hack that I use on my pinch caps to make it easier to put them on is to use a piece of gaffers tape, partly folded over and partly stuck on to make a handle of sorts. It makes it much easier to replace caps on my telephoto lenses.

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Lhorn · 11-10-2020, 04:30 AM

I need some new caps. Mine all pinch from the edge. Ones like the one above pinch a little closer to the center.
Thanks

Not a Number · 11-10-2020, 05:10 AM

Those can be pinched from the edges as well. Personally I prefer the edge style caps with "PENTAX" embossed on the tabs. Less bulky looking. People with bigger or thicker fingers probably prefer the center pinch style.

TaoMaas · 11-10-2020, 10:44 AM

I use round, metal hoods on all my older lenses. Some I have pinch caps that fit...and others have press-on caps. It just depends on what I can find that fits the best. However, on most of my favorite lenses, I use Op-Tech Hood Hats. They're neoprene covers that fit over the lens hoods and don't have to fit as exactly as a regular lens cap would.

**aslyfox** · 11-10-2020, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by TaoMaas

. . . However, on most of my favorite lenses, I use Op-Tech Hood Hats. They're neoprene covers that fit over the lens hoods and don't have to fit as exactly as a regular lens cap would.

there's a review for that by guess who -

Quote:

Description:
I absolutely love OpTech's Hood Hats for my lenses. For convenience, I always leave the hoods on my lenses, making it very difficult to attach/detach the lens caps. These neoprene Hood Hats go over the hoods, eliminating the need for the caps; and gives very good protection from scratches, nicks on the hoods. I also have used their straps on every camera I've owned! The Hood Hats slip on/off easily, and can be folded up to put in a pocket, while camera is in use.

Hood Hat | OP/TECH USA

This is a Montana company that makes their products on site. Nice to pickup the phone & get a "live" person to discuss something with immediately, without hitting several numbers to get to a rep.

Read more at: OpTech Hood Hats reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

**rogerstg** · 11-10-2020, 12:06 PM

I tried the hood hats and found that they contributed to much more dust on my lens than the pinch caps. They're also bulkier to slip into a pocket than a simple pinch cap.

**csa** · 11-21-2020, 09:53 PM

I've used the Hood Hats on all my lens, with or with the hood on, for several years. I've seen no dust from using them.

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11-10-2020, 04:30 AM	#17
Lhorn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 554 Original Poster	I need some new caps. Mine all pinch from the edge. Ones like the one above pinch a little closer to the center. Thanks

11-10-2020, 05:10 AM	#18
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Those can be pinched from the edges as well. Personally I prefer the edge style caps with "PENTAX" embossed on the tabs. Less bulky looking. People with bigger or thicker fingers probably prefer the center pinch style.

11-10-2020, 10:44 AM	#19
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	I use round, metal hoods on all my older lenses. Some I have pinch caps that fit...and others have press-on caps. It just depends on what I can find that fits the best. However, on most of my favorite lenses, I use Op-Tech Hood Hats. They're neoprene covers that fit over the lens hoods and don't have to fit as exactly as a regular lens cap would.

11-10-2020, 11:21 AM	#20
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by TaoMaas . . . However, on most of my favorite lenses, I use Op-Tech Hood Hats. They're neoprene covers that fit over the lens hoods and don't have to fit as exactly as a regular lens cap would. there's a review for that by guess who - Quote: Description: I absolutely love OpTech's Hood Hats for my lenses. For convenience, I always leave the hoods on my lenses, making it very difficult to attach/detach the lens caps. These neoprene Hood Hats go over the hoods, eliminating the need for the caps; and gives very good protection from scratches, nicks on the hoods. I also have used their straps on every camera I've owned! The Hood Hats slip on/off easily, and can be folded up to put in a pocket, while camera is in use. Hood Hat \| OP/TECH USA This is a Montana company that makes their products on site. Nice to pickup the phone & get a "live" person to discuss something with immediately, without hitting several numbers to get to a rep. Read more at: OpTech Hood Hats reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

11-10-2020, 12:06 PM	#21
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	I tried the hood hats and found that they contributed to much more dust on my lens than the pinch caps. They're also bulkier to slip into a pocket than a simple pinch cap.

11-21-2020, 09:53 PM	#22
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	I've used the Hood Hats on all my lens, with or with the hood on, for several years. I've seen no dust from using them.