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Easy Lens Hood Removal
Jun 15, 2013 13:20:02 #
Tarfun
Loc: Red Bank NJ USA
For several weeks I have tried to remove a large lens hood to no avail. I used "search" to find a solution. None worked. Last night, with nothing to loose, I donned a surgical glove. The hood popped right off. A surgical glove provides maximum traction with minimum pressure. Hope it works for you.
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Jun 15, 2013 13:55:28 #
Jar opening pads and that waffle looking shelf liner also work extremely well. Sometimes all you really need is one of those wide rubber bands too, always have one in my case and vest.
Jun 15, 2013 15:55:25 #
What lens are you dealing with.
All of mine take very little effort but The 70-200 F2.7 II requires that you push a small plastic lock on the hood in order for it to rotate.
All of mine take very little effort but The 70-200 F2.7 II requires that you push a small plastic lock on the hood in order for it to rotate.
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Jun 15, 2013 17:02:46 #
Tarfun
Loc: Red Bank NJ USA
MT Shooter wrote:
Jar opening pads and that waffle looking shelf liner also work extremely well. Sometimes all you really need is one of those wide rubber bands too, always have one in my case and vest.
Thanks MT. Perhaps my jar opening pad is too old to be effective. Am not acquainted with the shelf liner product. And never thought about a wide rubber band. That is an exquisite solution. Several now are in my gadget bag. Thanks again.
Jun 15, 2013 17:08:15 #
Tarfun
Loc: Red Bank NJ USA
OhioBob wrote:
What lens are you dealing with.
All of mine take very little effort but The 70-200 F2.7 II requires that you push a small plastic lock on the hood in order for it to rotate.
All of mine take very little effort but The 70-200 F2.7 II requires that you push a small plastic lock on the hood in order for it to rotate.
Thanks Bob. The hood on my 85mm f1.4 was the immediate frustration. I have had similar moments of distress with two other lenses. None of them have a plastic lock.
Jun 16, 2013 08:01:04 #
TripleT
Loc: Louisville,Ky
Ditto on the rubber band. one of the most effective tools I've ever used for removing lense covers or filters.
Jun 16, 2013 08:58:51 #
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Jun 16, 2013 09:18:07 #
Hey don't laugh, a good set of channel locks has come to mind, if that did'nt work maybe dynomite ( with a good lens cover as not to scratch the lens) quote=big ed]A wrench and a hammer !!!
Kev[/quote]
Kev[/quote]
Jun 16, 2013 11:27:55 #
Jun 16, 2013 11:28:37 #
Tarfun
Loc: Red Bank NJ USA
watchwinder wrote:
[/quote]Hey don't laugh, a good set of channel locks has come to mind, if that did'nt work maybe dynomite ( with a good lens cover as not to scratch the lens) quote=big ed]A wrench and a hammer !!!
Kev
Kev
LOL
Jun 16, 2013 11:30:48 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Jar opening pads and that waffle looking shelf liner also work extremely well. Sometimes all you really need is one of those wide rubber bands too, always have one in my case and vest.
A rubber band... great idea!!
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Jun 16, 2013 19:26:23 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Tarfun wrote:
For several weeks I have tried to remove a large l... (show quote)
Interesting. I've never personally had any problems removing the hood from any lens.
Jun 18, 2013 13:45:19 #
Along with the rubber band idea, I use one of those "live strong" rubber bracelets for a lot of similar tasks. I've even seen them marketed as a device to combat lense creep, at much more than the $1 or so that you can get the live strong or comparable "bracelets"
Jun 18, 2013 13:48:49 #
I replace many of the bayonet style lens hoods with older screw in models... They don't pop off as easily & offer better "protection" from bumps...
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