Hood Question for Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.7

leslee8 · 08-08-2019, 10:05 AM - **1 Like**

Hi everyone,

This is my 1st post because I have very limited experience and I am most grateful for everyone else's knowledge.

I just bought a used Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.7 from ebay (haven't received it yet) and one of the hoods that was recommended for it was the PH-SA49. One online reviewer said it didn't fit, but I wanted to hear from the users on this site. The PH-RA49 I believe is a rubber hood and the RH-RC49 is a little pricey for me right now.

Any input on this would be most appreciated.

Thank you.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-08-2019, 10:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by leslee8

Hi everyone,

This is my 1st post because I have very limited experience and I am most grateful for everyone else's knowledge.

I just bought a used Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.7 from ebay (haven't received it yet) and one of the hoods that was recommended for it was the PH-SA49. One online reviewer said it didn't fit, but I wanted to hear from the users on this site. The PH-RA49 I believe is a rubber hood and the RH-RC49 is a little pricey for me right now.

Any input on this would be most appreciated.

Thank you.

you could just buy a generic screw-in hood from eBay/Amazon/B&H....

leslee8 · 08-08-2019, 10:39 AM

Thanks for that quick answer pepperberry farm. I wasn't sure if the generic ones would fit ok, but their prices fit my pocketbook

alpheios · 08-08-2019, 11:01 AM

I have a generic 49mm screw in hood that’s 20mm deep and made out of metal that I use on my F 50 1.7. It cost me ten bucks including a lens cap that clips into the hood. Works like a charm.

leslee8 · 08-08-2019, 11:15 AM

Thank you so much alpheios. I found just the combination on ebay and ordered it. That should give me some peace of mind, since I'm trying not to use protective filters at this time.

**boriscleto** · 08-08-2019, 12:49 PM

If you are using it on an APS-C camera get a generic 'telephoto' screw in hood.

leslee8 · 08-08-2019, 03:15 PM

Thank you boriscleto for your info!

**UncleVanya** · 08-08-2019, 04:38 PM - **1 Like**

JJC makes a copy that's cheap of the plastic hood.

Also I think...
PH=Plastic Hood
RH=Rubber Hood

If that's the hood I have it is rectangular and won't go on backwards.

Pentax PH-S49 (50mm) aka PH-SA49 Rectangular Plastic Hood reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

Pentax RH-RA49 Rubber Hood reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

**monochrome** · 08-08-2019, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

JJC makes a copy that's cheap of the plastic hood.

Also I think...
PH=Plastic Hood
RH=Rubber Hood

And S = Square while R = Round (PH-S49 | PH-R49). The round plastic hood screws on, and there is also a metal screw on hood specified for the M50/1.4 = RH-R49 (probably the same as the metal hoods for m42 Takumar lenses, but it had a catalog number in the M lens era)

The naming convention above is fairly consistent across all the Pentax plastic hoods, with the variant being the thread diameter.

**Serkevan** · 08-09-2019, 03:05 AM

Just adding to the "use a 5€ metal screw-in cap" crowd. The bonus is that it will increase the filter size to 52mm so if you already have those filters you can use them over the hood (or the 49mm ones before you screw the hood in, it 100% won't vignette at all on APS-C).

leslee8 · 08-09-2019, 07:42 AM - **1 Like**

Well UncleVanya, monochrome and Serkevan; this is all wonderful information. Thank you!

**WPRESTO** · 08-09-2019, 10:22 AM

Just so you know about it, the site adapterrings.com is a good source for filters, lens hoods, step up/down rings and a variety of small accessories. They are very inexpensive.

leslee8 · 08-10-2019, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Just so you know about it, the site adapterrings.com is a good source for filters, lens hoods, step up/down rings and a variety of small accessories. They are very inexpensive.

Great news about adapterrings.com WPRESTO. Thanks for the heads up!

leslee8 · 08-13-2019, 07:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Hey alpheios,

The metal hood/cap combination I ordered off of ebay worked perfectly. I was able to get it for $5.71. Thank you and everyone for your help!

alpheios · 08-13-2019, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by leslee8

Hey alpheios,

The metal hood/cap combination I ordered off of ebay worked perfectly. I was able to get it for $5.71. Thank you and everyone for your help!

You’re welcome. Happy shooting!

08-08-2019, 10:05 AM - 1 Like	#1
leslee8 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 7	Hood Question for Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.7 Hi everyone, This is my 1st post because I have very limited experience and I am most grateful for everyone else's knowledge. I just bought a used Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.7 from ebay (haven't received it yet) and one of the hoods that was recommended for it was the PH-SA49. One online reviewer said it didn't fit, but I wanted to hear from the users on this site. The PH-RA49 I believe is a rubber hood and the RH-RC49 is a little pricey for me right now. Any input on this would be most appreciated. Thank you.

08-09-2019, 03:05 AM	#10
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Just adding to the "use a 5€ metal screw-in cap" crowd. The bonus is that it will increase the filter size to 52mm so if you already have those filters you can use them over the hood (or the 49mm ones before you screw the hood in, it 100% won't vignette at all on APS-C). Last edited by Serkevan; 08-09-2019 at 07:49 AM.

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,644	Originally posted by leslee8 Hi everyone, This is my 1st post because I have very limited experience and I am most grateful for everyone else's knowledge. I just bought a used Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.7 from ebay (haven't received it yet) and one of the hoods that was recommended for it was the PH-SA49. One online reviewer said it didn't fit, but I wanted to hear from the users on this site. The PH-RA49 I believe is a rubber hood and the RH-RC49 is a little pricey for me right now. Any input on this would be most appreciated. Thank you. you could just buy a generic screw-in hood from eBay/Amazon/B&H....

08-08-2019, 10:39 AM	#3
leslee8 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Thanks for that quick answer pepperberry farm. I wasn't sure if the generic ones would fit ok, but their prices fit my pocketbook

08-08-2019, 11:01 AM	#4
alpheios Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bremen Posts: 410	I have a generic 49mm screw in hood that’s 20mm deep and made out of metal that I use on my F 50 1.7. It cost me ten bucks including a lens cap that clips into the hood. Works like a charm.

08-08-2019, 11:15 AM	#5
leslee8 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Thank you so much alpheios. I found just the combination on ebay and ordered it. That should give me some peace of mind, since I'm trying not to use protective filters at this time.

08-08-2019, 12:49 PM	#6
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	If you are using it on an APS-C camera get a generic 'telephoto' screw in hood.

08-08-2019, 03:15 PM	#7
leslee8 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Thank you boriscleto for your info!

08-08-2019, 04:38 PM - 1 Like	#8
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,394	JJC makes a copy that's cheap of the plastic hood. Also I think... PH=Plastic Hood RH=Rubber Hood If that's the hood I have it is rectangular and won't go on backwards. Pentax PH-S49 (50mm) aka PH-SA49 Rectangular Plastic Hood reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database Pentax RH-RA49 Rubber Hood reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

08-08-2019, 06:37 PM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by UncleVanya JJC makes a copy that's cheap of the plastic hood. Also I think... PH=Plastic Hood RH=Rubber Hood And S = Square while R = Round (PH-S49 \| PH-R49). The round plastic hood screws on, and there is also a metal screw on hood specified for the M50/1.4 = RH-R49 (probably the same as the metal hoods for m42 Takumar lenses, but it had a catalog number in the M lens era) The naming convention above is fairly consistent across all the Pentax plastic hoods, with the variant being the thread diameter.

08-09-2019, 07:42 AM - 1 Like	#11
leslee8 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Well UncleVanya, monochrome and Serkevan; this is all wonderful information. Thank you!

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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,103	Just so you know about it, the site adapterrings.com is a good source for filters, lens hoods, step up/down rings and a variety of small accessories. They are very inexpensive.

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08-10-2019, 04:42 AM	#13
leslee8 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by WPRESTO Just so you know about it, the site adapterrings.com is a good source for filters, lens hoods, step up/down rings and a variety of small accessories. They are very inexpensive. Great news about adapterrings.com WPRESTO. Thanks for the heads up!

08-13-2019, 07:48 AM - 2 Likes	#14
leslee8 New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Hey alpheios, The metal hood/cap combination I ordered off of ebay worked perfectly. I was able to get it for $5.71. Thank you and everyone for your help!

08-13-2019, 08:54 AM	#15
alpheios Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bremen Posts: 410	Originally posted by leslee8 Hey alpheios, The metal hood/cap combination I ordered off of ebay worked perfectly. I was able to get it for $5.71. Thank you and everyone for your help! You’re welcome. Happy shooting!