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**JensE** · 07-04-2021, 01:09 AM

Does anybody have a recommendation for a hood for the A24mm/2.8 for use on a K-1? It looks like contrast could benefit quite a bit. I tried a petal-shaped one, which is mounted on a screw-in adapter. But the adapter vignettes on FF, even though the hood itself is fine and a nice solution for the KP. I can likely find some 58mm collapsible rubber hood to use on a step-up ring, maybe that is wide enough for the K-1, but also somewhat bulky.

**Riggomatic** · 07-04-2021, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by babywriter

Y'all aren't going to believe this....found this today at a thrift store. Came with lens hood and back lens cap. And, after a fair amount of coaxing, the SDM works ... sluggishly and not yet reliably. Still working to wake it up fully.

Wow! Great find!

**Cerebum** · 07-04-2021, 08:56 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by babywriter

Y'all aren't going to believe this....found this today at a thrift store. Came with lens hood and back lens cap. And, after a fair amount of coaxing, the SDM works ... sluggishly and not yet reliably. Still working to wake it up fully.

Astonishing. Thrift stores and charity shops are always worth a look. I read of a guy who got an mz sporting a da limited, all for $50. It just shows that stuff is out there. I am really happy for you

**JensE** · 07-04-2021, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by babywriter

Y'all aren't going to believe this....found this today at a thrift store. Came with lens hood and back lens cap. And, after a fair amount of coaxing, the SDM works ... sluggishly and not yet reliably. Still working to wake it up fully.

Congrats! Easy to get a sluggish one when you pay ten times as much. Even with a bit of manual help for the AF sometimes, I really enjoyed the SIC in June with it, both on APS-C and FF.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-05-2021, 05:23 PM

what the hell is wrong with me.....

I'm considering buying another copy of the FA 43 Limited...

**Cerebum** · 07-06-2021, 04:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

what the hell is wrong with me.....

I'm considering buying another copy of the FA 43 Limited...

Why is that a bad thing? Was your last copy not the best?

**pepperberry farm** · 07-06-2021, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Why is that a bad thing? Was your last copy not the best?

ah, no worries - I bought something else instead....

I came across an FA 43 for less than $400 at Adorama (used) and was pondering my last go-round with the lens....

it worked itself out....

**ehrwien** · 07-06-2021, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

what the hell is wrong with me.....

Apparently you have no FA 43 at the moment

**pepperberry farm** · 07-06-2021, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by ehrwien

Apparently you have no FA 43 at the moment

true.... but I'm ok with that...

maybe I'll win one?

(:

**ehrwien** · 07-06-2021, 07:02 AM - **1 Like**

You wouldn't want to try the 31? Having a 43 and a 77 myself, I'd guess the 31 to be the most wanted of the trio.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-06-2021, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by ehrwien

You wouldn't want to try the 31? Having a 43 and a 77 myself, I'd guess the 31 to be the most wanted of the trio.

I have the 31 and the 77 - love them both; I Singled with the 31 recently and the 77 is upcoming...

that's why the 43 frustrates me; I didn't gel with it, even after shooting for a solid month with it in the SIC....

**ehrwien** · 07-06-2021, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I Singled with the 31 recently and the 77 is upcoming...

ooh, I think it's coming back to me... will have to look at your pictures again to freshen up my memory. Looking forward to your 77 month.

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

that's why the 43 frustrates me; I didn't gel with it, even after shooting for a solid month with it in the SIC....

If someone puts a lens through its paces in shots and situations that make it comparable with others, it's got to be you

Perhaps the little pearl on the HD 43 can change your mind in the future?

**pepperberry farm** · 07-06-2021, 07:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ehrwien

ooh, I think it's coming back to me... will have to look at your pictures again to freshen up my memory. Looking forward to your 77 month.

it was March '21:

Single In Challenge - March '21 | Flickr

Quote:

If someone puts a lens through its paces in shots and situations that make it comparable with others, it's got to be you

Perhaps the little pearl on the HD 43 can change your mind in the future?

thank you - this is why I participate in the SIC; it's an evaluation tool for me...

**Cerebum** · 07-06-2021, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

it was March '21:

Single In Challenge - March '21 | Flickr

thank you - this is why I participate in the SIC; it's an evaluation tool for me...

The 31mm shots are gorgeous. I am going to root through your flicker account for the 43

**pepperberry farm** · 07-06-2021, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

The 31mm shots are gorgeous. I am going to root through your flicker account for the 43

thank you...

here is the FA 43 album:

FA 43mm f1.9 Limited | Flickr

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07-04-2021, 01:09 AM	#46
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	Does anybody have a recommendation for a hood for the A24mm/2.8 for use on a K-1? It looks like contrast could benefit quite a bit. I tried a petal-shaped one, which is mounted on a screw-in adapter. But the adapter vignettes on FF, even though the hood itself is fine and a nice solution for the KP. I can likely find some 58mm collapsible rubber hood to use on a step-up ring, maybe that is wide enough for the K-1, but also somewhat bulky.

07-04-2021, 07:19 AM	#47
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by babywriter Y'all aren't going to believe this....found this today at a thrift store. Came with lens hood and back lens cap. And, after a fair amount of coaxing, the SDM works ... sluggishly and not yet reliably. Still working to wake it up fully. Wow! Great find!

07-04-2021, 08:56 AM - 2 Likes	#48
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by babywriter Y'all aren't going to believe this....found this today at a thrift store. Came with lens hood and back lens cap. And, after a fair amount of coaxing, the SDM works ... sluggishly and not yet reliably. Still working to wake it up fully. Astonishing. Thrift stores and charity shops are always worth a look. I read of a guy who got an mz sporting a da limited, all for $50. It just shows that stuff is out there. I am really happy for you

07-04-2021, 11:15 AM	#49
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	Originally posted by babywriter Y'all aren't going to believe this....found this today at a thrift store. Came with lens hood and back lens cap. And, after a fair amount of coaxing, the SDM works ... sluggishly and not yet reliably. Still working to wake it up fully. Congrats! Easy to get a sluggish one when you pay ten times as much. Even with a bit of manual help for the AF sometimes, I really enjoyed the SIC in June with it, both on APS-C and FF.

07-05-2021, 05:23 PM	#50
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,777	what the hell is wrong with me..... I'm considering buying another copy of the FA 43 Limited...

07-06-2021, 04:54 AM - 1 Like	#51
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by pepperberry farm what the hell is wrong with me..... I'm considering buying another copy of the FA 43 Limited... Why is that a bad thing? Was your last copy not the best?

07-06-2021, 05:33 AM	#52
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,777	Originally posted by Cerebum Why is that a bad thing? Was your last copy not the best? ah, no worries - I bought something else instead.... I came across an FA 43 for less than $400 at Adorama (used) and was pondering my last go-round with the lens.... it worked itself out....

07-06-2021, 06:53 AM	#53
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	Originally posted by pepperberry farm what the hell is wrong with me..... Apparently you have no FA 43 at the moment

07-06-2021, 06:54 AM	#54
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,777	Originally posted by ehrwien Apparently you have no FA 43 at the moment true.... but I'm ok with that... maybe I'll win one? (:

07-06-2021, 07:02 AM - 1 Like	#55
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	You wouldn't want to try the 31? Having a 43 and a 77 myself, I'd guess the 31 to be the most wanted of the trio.

07-06-2021, 07:12 AM	#56
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,777	Originally posted by ehrwien You wouldn't want to try the 31? Having a 43 and a 77 myself, I'd guess the 31 to be the most wanted of the trio. I have the 31 and the 77 - love them both; I Singled with the 31 recently and the 77 is upcoming... that's why the 43 frustrates me; I didn't gel with it, even after shooting for a solid month with it in the SIC....

07-06-2021, 07:50 AM	#57
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I Singled with the 31 recently and the 77 is upcoming... ooh, I think it's coming back to me... will have to look at your pictures again to freshen up my memory. Looking forward to your 77 month. Originally posted by pepperberry farm that's why the 43 frustrates me; I didn't gel with it, even after shooting for a solid month with it in the SIC.... If someone puts a lens through its paces in shots and situations that make it comparable with others, it's got to be you Perhaps the little pearl on the HD 43 can change your mind in the future?

07-06-2021, 07:52 AM - 1 Like	#58
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,777	Originally posted by ehrwien ooh, I think it's coming back to me... will have to look at your pictures again to freshen up my memory. Looking forward to your 77 month. it was March '21: Single In Challenge - March '21 \| Flickr Quote: If someone puts a lens through its paces in shots and situations that make it comparable with others, it's got to be you Perhaps the little pearl on the HD 43 can change your mind in the future? thank you - this is why I participate in the SIC; it's an evaluation tool for me...

07-06-2021, 10:56 AM	#59
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by pepperberry farm it was March '21: Single In Challenge - March '21 \| Flickr thank you - this is why I participate in the SIC; it's an evaluation tool for me... The 31mm shots are gorgeous. I am going to root through your flicker account for the 43

07-06-2021, 11:26 AM	#60
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,777	Originally posted by Cerebum The 31mm shots are gorgeous. I am going to root through your flicker account for the 43 thank you... here is the FA 43 album: FA 43mm f1.9 Limited \| Flickr

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