WANTED: Lens Hood for FA 80-200 2.8 *
Posted 26/07/2011 - 10:46 - Helpful Comment
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The PH-RBC77 (FA* 28-70 + 80-200) is discontinued.
A (maybe modified/shortened) PH-RBK77 (DA* 200 + 300) could be an alternative, as it seems to share the same mount. See e.g.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/111533-fa*28-70mm-hood-dilemma-solution.html
A (maybe modified/shortened) PH-RBK77 (DA* 200 + 300) could be an alternative, as it seems to share the same mount. See e.g.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/111533-fa*28-70mm-hood-dilemma-solution.html
Posted 26/07/2011 - 11:18
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Hi Froeschle - Thanks for the information - I suspected the orignal hood was discontinued, but my googling had not turned up a credible alternative (I'd even searched on the PF site that you provided the link for) - the hood for the 200mm looks to be the best alternative.
That's what I like about PentaxUser members - a willingness to help and share their knowledge for the benefit of others.
Cheers
That's what I like about PentaxUser members - a willingness to help and share their knowledge for the benefit of others.
Cheers
LennyBloke
Posted 26/07/2011 - 12:32
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Bear in mind that if you are using the lens on a digital camera, you can use a smaller hood that would cause vignetting if used on film.
In other words, for digital, the original hood is not ideal anyway.
G
In other words, for digital, the original hood is not ideal anyway.
G
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Posted 26/07/2011 - 12:49
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Thanks George - Yes, I was wondering whether the hood for the 16-50 would fit (and be effective) - I have one of those so I'll try it tonight! It might save me purchasing a PH-RBK77!
Cheers
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LennyBloke
Posted 26/07/2011 - 12:54
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It would not be very effective because it is for a wider lens.
You want a hood for a longer lens. Around 100mm might work.
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You want a hood for a longer lens. Around 100mm might work.
G
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Posted 28/08/2011 - 15:50
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I followed the suggestion in the PentaxForums thread and bought a Pentax PH-RBK77 Lens Hood (designed for the 200 & 300 DA * lenses) - the bayonet mount is exactly the same so it does fit BUT only when the lens barrel is pulled back to the manual focus setting .
Examing the hood it seemed that it might be made to fit if I could reduce the length of the hood (from the rear) by approx 3mm. So after about 45 minutes of "sanding" with some emery paper I now have a lens hood that fits perfectly
Examing the hood it seemed that it might be made to fit if I could reduce the length of the hood (from the rear) by approx 3mm. So after about 45 minutes of "sanding" with some emery paper I now have a lens hood that fits perfectly
LennyBloke
Posted 28/08/2011 - 16:00
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Posted 29/08/2011 - 10:29
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Thanks for the E-bay link Alan, I had seen it annd even offered them £30 (through their website) but they were happy to wait for a full price sale .
To be honest I'm happier with my outcome. The newer hood is both cheaper and much deeper yet shows no vignetting. I know the "matched hood" is the same colour as the lens barrel but I think I can live without that
To be honest I'm happier with my outcome. The newer hood is both cheaper and much deeper yet shows no vignetting. I know the "matched hood" is the same colour as the lens barrel but I think I can live without that
LennyBloke
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