Hood for a K Prime 50mm F1.4?

DrMindbender · 09-04-2018, 08:29 AM

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So I'm getting to the point where I'm bumping into the need for a hood for my 50mm when taking night shots. The problem is, Unlike the later 50mm F1.4's, it has a 52mm filter ring rather than a 49mm one. I'm looking at the Nikon HS-14 as a potential option, but I'm looking for suggestions before I start buying.

**UncleVanya** · 09-04-2018, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by DrMindbender

So I'm getting to the point where I'm bumping into the need for a hood for my 50mm when taking night shots. The problem is, Unlike the later 50mm F1.4's, it has a 52mm filter ring rather than a 49mm one. I'm looking at the Nikon HS-14 as a potential option, but I'm looking for suggestions before I start buying.

There are several Nikon one's that work well.
HR-4 is another. HS-9 is one. The HS-14 is meant for a 105 f/2.8 so I assume you are using this on crop?

**boriscleto** · 09-04-2018, 08:39 AM - **1 Like**

For full frame
52mm Screw-in Mount Metal Lens Hood standard Universal for DSLR SLR Camera Lens 6933996104770 | eBay

For APS-C
Screw Mount 52mm Metal Lens Hood For Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Olympus Hot LS 701828202309 | eBay

DrMindbender · 09-04-2018, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

There are several Nikon one's that work well.
HR-4 is another. HS-9 is one. The HS-14 is meant for a 105 f/2.8 so I assume you are using this on crop?

Astrophotography actually. I'm trying to eliminate as much stray light as possible and the HS-14 looks comparable to the Pentax 2.8/120mm 3.5/135mm 4/150mm hood.

Penview52 · 09-04-2018, 08:45 AM

Better buy the 49 mm leaf type or collapsible rubber.

DrMindbender · 09-04-2018, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by Penview52

Better buy the 49 mm leaf type or collapsible rubber.

But will that work on the K Prime with the larger diameter filter ring?

stevebrot · 09-04-2018, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

For full frame
52mm Screw-in Mount Metal Lens Hood standard Universal for DSLR SLR Camera Lens 6933996104770 | eBay

For APS-C
Screw Mount 52mm Metal Lens Hood For Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Olympus Hot LS 701828202309 | eBay

This ^ ^ ^

I use a similar style hood with my Pentax-K 55/1.8, the "normal" style for FF film and the "telephoto" style for APS-C. The hood opening accepts a 58mm pinch-type cap. I have been using eBay seller "heavystar" for years for this sort of thing...

heavystar on eBay | 52mm lens hoods

Steve

(...no relation to heavystar...)

**Sir Nameless** · 09-04-2018, 09:21 AM

I have one for sale, 52mm threads, metal, if you're interested. It is posted in the marketplace.

Multiple 52mm filters and accessories - PentaxForums.com

Penview52 · 09-04-2018, 09:52 AM

Follow the UV filter size to get the correct hood size.
HS 14 is not for your lens.

**UncleVanya** · 09-04-2018, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by DrMindbender

Astrophotography actually. I'm trying to eliminate as much stray light as possible and the HS-14 looks comparable to the Pentax 2.8/120mm 3.5/135mm 4/150mm hood.

Wouldn't that vignette?

**gofour3** · 09-04-2018, 12:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DrMindbender

So I'm getting to the point where I'm bumping into the need for a hood for my 50mm when taking night shots. The problem is, Unlike the later 50mm F1.4's, it has a 52mm filter ring rather than a 49mm one. I'm looking at the Nikon HS-14 as a potential option, but I'm looking for suggestions before I start buying.

Buy the Pentax OEM hood, here is an example:

Pentax 52mm Standard Lens Hood for 50mm/f1.2 Lens #4 | eBay

Phil.

dubyam · 09-04-2018, 12:43 PM

You have a lot of options. I went with a telephoto length cheap metal hood for an old F 50 1.7 I picked up recently for cheap (bought an old PZ-10 with the lens on it for $40). No vignetting at all and based on how far out I can extend a paper wrapped around the new hood, I could have gone nearly an inch longer on the hood without seeing it in pics. I'm shooting APS-C, though. On FF, I suspect longer would be a problem. Maybe even the hood I have would vignette on FF; I don't know.

stevebrot · 09-04-2018, 08:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gofour3

Buy the Pentax OEM hood, here is an example:

Pentax 52mm Standard Lens Hood for 50mm/f1.2 Lens #4 | eBay

Phil.

Round is soooo pedestrian...

Pentax 52mm Square Lens Hood for SMC K-version of the 50mm/f1.2 Lens | eBay

Steve

DrMindbender · 09-05-2018, 07:38 AM

Well, to simplify things, my K-5 is an APS-C and not a full frame. (I really need to add a camera list to my signature.)

That said, in the interim, I decided to go with a 52mm collapsible rubber hood. This is because I wanted to start using it last night and my 28mm F2.8 also has a 52mm filter ring.

**UncleVanya** · 09-05-2018, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by DrMindbender

Well, to simplify things, my K-5 is an APS-C and not a full frame. (I really need to add a camera list to my signature.)

That said, in the interim, I decided to go with a 52mm collapsible rubber hood. This is because I wanted to start using it last night and my 28mm F2.8 also has a 52mm filter ring.

In that case you can get away with a longer narrower hood. But it likely needs to be one for an 85mm not a 100+mm. Also I wouldn't use a hood designed for a narrow aperture since vignetting will likely occur. I haven't done any testing or math but this seems like a promising hood to try:

Pentax MH-RB 52mm LensHood: Pentax-F & FA 85mm Soft Focus Lens | eBay
(Pentax 85mm Soft Focus hood)

(This may not be a rational choice - it may be too narrow - but it is a start.)

09-04-2018, 08:29 AM	#1
DrMindbender Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GTA, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 103	Hood for a K Prime 50mm F1.4? 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. So I'm getting to the point where I'm bumping into the need for a hood for my 50mm when taking night shots. The problem is, Unlike the later 50mm F1.4's, it has a 52mm filter ring rather than a 49mm one. I'm looking at the Nikon HS-14 as a potential option, but I'm looking for suggestions before I start buying.

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09-04-2018, 08:34 AM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	Originally posted by DrMindbender So I'm getting to the point where I'm bumping into the need for a hood for my 50mm when taking night shots. The problem is, Unlike the later 50mm F1.4's, it has a 52mm filter ring rather than a 49mm one. I'm looking at the Nikon HS-14 as a potential option, but I'm looking for suggestions before I start buying. There are several Nikon one's that work well. HR-4 is another. HS-9 is one. The HS-14 is meant for a 105 f/2.8 so I assume you are using this on crop?

09-04-2018, 08:39 AM - 1 Like	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	For full frame 52mm Screw-in Mount Metal Lens Hood standard Universal for DSLR SLR Camera Lens 6933996104770 \| eBay For APS-C Screw Mount 52mm Metal Lens Hood For Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Olympus Hot LS 701828202309 \| eBay

09-04-2018, 08:40 AM	#4
DrMindbender Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GTA, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 103 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya There are several Nikon one's that work well. HR-4 is another. HS-9 is one. The HS-14 is meant for a 105 f/2.8 so I assume you are using this on crop? Astrophotography actually. I'm trying to eliminate as much stray light as possible and the HS-14 looks comparable to the Pentax 2.8/120mm 3.5/135mm 4/150mm hood.

09-04-2018, 08:45 AM	#5
Penview52 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Photos: Albums Posts: 327	Better buy the 49 mm leaf type or collapsible rubber.

09-04-2018, 08:47 AM	#6
DrMindbender Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GTA, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 103 Original Poster	Originally posted by Penview52 Better buy the 49 mm leaf type or collapsible rubber. But will that work on the K Prime with the larger diameter filter ring?

09-04-2018, 09:13 AM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by boriscleto For full frame 52mm Screw-in Mount Metal Lens Hood standard Universal for DSLR SLR Camera Lens 6933996104770 \| eBay For APS-C Screw Mount 52mm Metal Lens Hood For Canon Nikon Pentax Sony Olympus Hot LS 701828202309 \| eBay This ^ ^ ^ I use a similar style hood with my Pentax-K 55/1.8, the "normal" style for FF film and the "telephoto" style for APS-C. The hood opening accepts a 58mm pinch-type cap. I have been using eBay seller "heavystar" for years for this sort of thing... heavystar on eBay \| 52mm lens hoods Steve (...no relation to heavystar...)

09-04-2018, 09:21 AM	#8
Sir Nameless Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mass a chew sits Photos: Gallery Posts: 574	I have one for sale, 52mm threads, metal, if you're interested. It is posted in the marketplace. Multiple 52mm filters and accessories - PentaxForums.com

09-04-2018, 09:52 AM	#9
Penview52 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Photos: Albums Posts: 327	Follow the UV filter size to get the correct hood size. HS 14 is not for your lens.

09-04-2018, 09:53 AM	#10
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	Originally posted by DrMindbender Astrophotography actually. I'm trying to eliminate as much stray light as possible and the HS-14 looks comparable to the Pentax 2.8/120mm 3.5/135mm 4/150mm hood. Wouldn't that vignette?

09-04-2018, 12:08 PM - 1 Like	#11
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,089	Originally posted by DrMindbender So I'm getting to the point where I'm bumping into the need for a hood for my 50mm when taking night shots. The problem is, Unlike the later 50mm F1.4's, it has a 52mm filter ring rather than a 49mm one. I'm looking at the Nikon HS-14 as a potential option, but I'm looking for suggestions before I start buying. Buy the Pentax OEM hood, here is an example: Pentax 52mm Standard Lens Hood for 50mm/f1.2 Lens #4 \| eBay Phil.

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09-04-2018, 12:43 PM	#12
dubyam Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 221	You have a lot of options. I went with a telephoto length cheap metal hood for an old F 50 1.7 I picked up recently for cheap (bought an old PZ-10 with the lens on it for $40). No vignetting at all and based on how far out I can extend a paper wrapped around the new hood, I could have gone nearly an inch longer on the hood without seeing it in pics. I'm shooting APS-C, though. On FF, I suspect longer would be a problem. Maybe even the hood I have would vignette on FF; I don't know.

09-04-2018, 08:52 PM - 1 Like	#13
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by gofour3 Buy the Pentax OEM hood, here is an example: Pentax 52mm Standard Lens Hood for 50mm/f1.2 Lens #4 \| eBay Phil. Round is soooo pedestrian... Pentax 52mm Square Lens Hood for SMC K-version of the 50mm/f1.2 Lens \| eBay Steve

09-05-2018, 07:38 AM	#14
DrMindbender Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GTA, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 103 Original Poster	Well, to simplify things, my K-5 is an APS-C and not a full frame. (I really need to add a camera list to my signature.) That said, in the interim, I decided to go with a 52mm collapsible rubber hood. This is because I wanted to start using it last night and my 28mm F2.8 also has a 52mm filter ring.

09-05-2018, 08:10 AM	#15
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	Originally posted by DrMindbender Well, to simplify things, my K-5 is an APS-C and not a full frame. (I really need to add a camera list to my signature.) That said, in the interim, I decided to go with a 52mm collapsible rubber hood. This is because I wanted to start using it last night and my 28mm F2.8 also has a 52mm filter ring. In that case you can get away with a longer narrower hood. But it likely needs to be one for an 85mm not a 100+mm. Also I wouldn't use a hood designed for a narrow aperture since vignetting will likely occur. I haven't done any testing or math but this seems like a promising hood to try: Pentax MH-RB 52mm LensHood: Pentax-F & FA 85mm Soft Focus Lens \| eBay (Pentax 85mm Soft Focus hood) (This may not be a rational choice - it may be too narrow - but it is a start.)