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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-31-2013, 06:39 PM
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Thanks for your input. Sounds good. That thread is a great reference
Great job Richard. Really shows the improvement.
The question remains, why pentax didnīt use this kind of hood for DA70, when compactness a pillar in the limitedīs design philosophy? to ease the use of filters perhaps? DA15 and DA35 have slide out hoods. DA21 has internal filter thread and is easy to put on and remove.
I think I am going the 49-28 reducer way...
49mm to 28mm Step Down Filter Ring Adapter 49 28 | eBay
Now I need something like 27-18 for the DA40XS
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-31-2013, 02:20 PM
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Maybe someone has an idea of why the DA70 ltd has a circular long hood instead of one like the DA21?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-27-2013, 06:00 PM
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Thanks, it sounds better than a screwmount hood but it still makes the lens bigger and you need to reverse it to put it away... Iīd rather a DA40 hood for this lens
@JimJohnson, Would you pay $20 - $25 for such a hood or rather save the difference and keep the Matin?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-27-2013, 03:15 PM
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Circular rubber hoods are generally ineffective but certainly convinient for storage and better than no hood.
Hereīs a link with further information Lens hoods
I see that the use of CPL and ND filters is a major drawback for the kind of hoods I want. But then, only modern Pentax bayonet hoods have the "window" to operate this kind of filters.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-27-2013, 03:12 PM
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Interesting that you actually find them attractive. Also, if you are already using big lenses as those, the less you will care about the hood.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-27-2013, 02:27 PM
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Iīve been attracted to "pancake" or small lenses from the day I started taking photographs. They look great and are easy to carry, manipulate... Until you need to attach a hood to them. Be it for protecting them against flare, weather, bumps, etc. hoods are generally big, ugly and big.
I donīt care about that when hiking, travelling, etc. But when doing some kinds of photography, placing the camera+lens+hood in a bag...
Now, whatīs going on with the hood designed for the DA21 or DA40 limiteds? They seem to work fine and are small. The DA21 specially which takes advantage of a rectangular opening which is known to be more efficient than a circular (one like on the DA40).
Are there any restrictions for designing hoods like the one on the DA21 for any other lens?
For example the classic Pentax 28/2.8 35/2.8-2.4-2.0 or 50/1.7-1.4-1.8 in either M, A, F, FA or DA versions are really small and I think a hood of this type would make help show this quality. Even the DA40XS would benefit from a hood like that.
What about the popular F35-70. Great little sharp lens but definetely needs a hood and then the little part kind of vanishes.
I have tried step-down adapters but they are hard to find and donīt offer the best flare protection.
Hoods like this could replace lens caps, protection filters and save space in the bag. Also, draw less attention, make the camera-lens system easier to manipulate.
What do you think?
Added info: The most effective hood is the one that accounts the format being used and the specific lens. For example, thereīs little advantage in using original hoods for Pentax legacy glass, as they are calculated for a larger sensor than those on DSLRs.
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