Replacement Lens Hood for 18-55mm Kit Lens?

atnbirdie · 07-18-2008, 01:03 PM

The lens hood on my 18-55mm kit lens no longer locks in place. It appears some part of the plastic retaining ringhas worn down so it twists on, but doesn't lock on. Thus, it tends to fall off if it brushes up against something (e.g., when I put it down, or when slung over my shoulder).
Does anyone know where/if I can get a replacement? Alternatively, is there a way to make it 'lock' again?
Thanks,
Steve

Jodokast96 · 07-18-2008, 01:06 PM

PentaxWebstore 52mm Lens Hood PH-RBA

**rogerstg** · 07-18-2008, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by atnbirdie

Alternatively, is there a way to make it 'lock' again?

I've had some success building up minute amounts of worn plastic using superglue, allowing it to build onto itself if needed. It dries pretty hard.

atnbirdie · 07-19-2008, 01:59 PM

Jodocast96- Thanks for the link. However, I think I'll try Roger's fix before dropping $32+ on a lens hood.
Thanks all,
Steve

atnbirdie · 07-19-2008, 07:14 PM

Roger, thanks for the super glue tip. It worked like a charm. I put a thin layer on the surface of all the locking tabs, let it dry, and the hood is nice and snug now.
Steve

**rogerstg** · 07-20-2008, 06:28 AM

I'm glad it worked for you.

Big Dave · 07-20-2008, 02:21 PM

Steve,
You can buy another 18-55 off market place for $50 with a hood. Remove the hood and resell it for $40 less hood or keep it for a spare.

Dave

Originally posted by atnbirdie

The lens hood on my 18-55mm kit lens no longer locks in place. It appears some part of the plastic retaining ringhas worn down so it twists on, but doesn't lock on. Thus, it tends to fall off if it brushes up against something (e.g., when I put it down, or when slung over my shoulder).
Does anyone know where/if I can get a replacement? Alternatively, is there a way to make it 'lock' again?
Thanks,
Steve

steven smith · 07-20-2008, 03:19 PM

check ebay, I just replaced one for my K10d

07-18-2008, 01:03 PM	#1
atnbirdie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 121	Replacement Lens Hood for 18-55mm Kit Lens? The lens hood on my 18-55mm kit lens no longer locks in place. It appears some part of the plastic retaining ringhas worn down so it twists on, but doesn't lock on. Thus, it tends to fall off if it brushes up against something (e.g., when I put it down, or when slung over my shoulder). Does anyone know where/if I can get a replacement? Alternatively, is there a way to make it 'lock' again? Thanks, Steve

07-19-2008, 01:59 PM	#4
atnbirdie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 121 Original Poster	Replacement Lens Hood Jodocast96- Thanks for the link. However, I think I'll try Roger's fix before dropping $32+ on a lens hood. Thanks all, Steve

07-19-2008, 07:14 PM	#5
atnbirdie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 121 Original Poster	Replacement Lens Hood-Super Glue Roger, thanks for the super glue tip. It worked like a charm. I put a thin layer on the surface of all the locking tabs, let it dry, and the hood is nice and snug now. Steve

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Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	PentaxWebstore 52mm Lens Hood PH-RBA

07-18-2008, 01:11 PM	#3
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by atnbirdie Alternatively, is there a way to make it 'lock' again? I've had some success building up minute amounts of worn plastic using superglue, allowing it to build onto itself if needed. It dries pretty hard.

07-20-2008, 06:28 AM	#6
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	I'm glad it worked for you.

07-20-2008, 02:21 PM	#7
Big Dave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 547	Steve, You can buy another 18-55 off market place for $50 with a hood. Remove the hood and resell it for $40 less hood or keep it for a spare. Dave Originally posted by atnbirdie The lens hood on my 18-55mm kit lens no longer locks in place. It appears some part of the plastic retaining ringhas worn down so it twists on, but doesn't lock on. Thus, it tends to fall off if it brushes up against something (e.g., when I put it down, or when slung over my shoulder). Does anyone know where/if I can get a replacement? Alternatively, is there a way to make it 'lock' again? Thanks, Steve

07-20-2008, 03:19 PM	#8
steven smith New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: oak island, nc Posts: 27	check ebay, I just replaced one for my K10d

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