Lens Hoods, Poorly designed?
May 30, 2013 23:26:53 #
When I bought my D800, I also bought the Nikon 28-300 VR lens. Highly rated, and deservedly so. I have been more than pleased with the performance and sharpness.
But...I cannot understand why the engineers capable of building such an elaborate , well functioning object seem unable to design a lens hood that will attach to the lens with some degree of solidity. On the lens, ready to use , or reversed for storage, it barely maintains contact with the lens. I know this flaw is common with lenses, all of mine have strips of gaffers tape stuck on them, used to secure them to the lens.
Is it merely to sell us 89 cents worth of plastic for $20, or can someone toss out a different issue.
Not a big thing, my only gripe with an otherwise well functioning lens. Must be time for bed!
But...I cannot understand why the engineers capable of building such an elaborate , well functioning object seem unable to design a lens hood that will attach to the lens with some degree of solidity. On the lens, ready to use , or reversed for storage, it barely maintains contact with the lens. I know this flaw is common with lenses, all of mine have strips of gaffers tape stuck on them, used to secure them to the lens.
Is it merely to sell us 89 cents worth of plastic for $20, or can someone toss out a different issue.
Not a big thing, my only gripe with an otherwise well functioning lens. Must be time for bed!
May 30, 2013 23:51:33 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
I guess I must be very lucky as I don't experience any problems with any of my lens hoods. Sorry your having these issues.
May 31, 2013 00:58:09 #
I have that problem sometimes.
Maybe it's like reactive armor...breaking off whe it gets hit so the lens is not damaged.
Maybe it's like reactive armor...breaking off whe it gets hit so the lens is not damaged.
May 31, 2013 01:03:13 #
You can't just screw it on, you have to make sure it clicks into place. I made that mistake at first, too.
May 31, 2013 03:51:46 #
You are not alone the hood on mine insists on rotating and coming off, I use small bits of this
May 31, 2013 04:00:02 #
Al McPhee wrote:
Is it merely to sell us 89 cents worth of plastic for $20, or can someone toss out a different issue.!
Is it merely to sell us 89 cents worth of plastic for $20, or can someone toss out a different issue.!
Al, it's not to sell bits of plastic, it's to sell gaffers tape!
My Canon 100-400 suffers from the same malady. But I use the cheaper, blue painters tape.
May 31, 2013 04:26:32 #
They use to be made of metal and screwed into the lens thread.
I have quite a few of these lens hoods. (Film cameras)
I suggest now it is basically down to cost.
I have quite a few of these lens hoods. (Film cameras)
I suggest now it is basically down to cost.
May 31, 2013 06:20:21 #
Not only that problem but try using a circular polarizing filter with one on
May 31, 2013 06:29:22 #
May 31, 2013 07:28:06 #
My new Sigma has a thumb screw to tighten down when the hood is in it's proper place,,,,,very secure!! A sign of things to come perhaps?
May 31, 2013 07:34:45 #
kridlon
Loc: massachusetts
Do you really need to use lens hoods? What advantage do they provide. I don't have any for any of my lenses. Is this a mistake?
May 31, 2013 07:48:06 #
kridlon wrote:
Do you really need to use lens hoods? What advantage do they provide. I don't have any for any of my lenses. Is this a mistake?
Protection for one,,,lens flare for two. The mistake would be not using one.
May 31, 2013 08:40:54 #
[quote=Al McPhee]When I bought my D800, I also bought the Nikon 28-300 VR lens. Highly rated, and deservedly so. I have been more than pleased with the performance and sharpness.
But...I cannot understand why the engineers capable of building such an elaborate , well functioning object seem unable to design a lens hood that will attach to the lens with some degree of solidity.
T'was only yesterday I was wondering the same thing about my nik 16-85 lens hood! what a poor design..I have to fiddle with it constantly for proper fitting. I was trying to capture a sunset with attached polarized filter...aaaargh
But...I cannot understand why the engineers capable of building such an elaborate , well functioning object seem unable to design a lens hood that will attach to the lens with some degree of solidity.
T'was only yesterday I was wondering the same thing about my nik 16-85 lens hood! what a poor design..I have to fiddle with it constantly for proper fitting. I was trying to capture a sunset with attached polarized filter...aaaargh
May 31, 2013 09:05:18 #
crimesc324 wrote:
Not only that problem but try using a circular polarizing filter with one on
My (Olympus) lens hoods all are put on with some sort of bajonet system, and I can hear them snap into place.
The hood for my favourite "outdoor" lens has a sliding window I can open to easily reach the edge of a CPF and move it.
EstherP
May 31, 2013 09:07:14 #
Al McPhee wrote:
When I bought my D800, I also bought the Nikon 28-... (show quote)
And I thought it was just me! Just bought a rubber hood that screws on, haven't used it yet. Its just solid round, not flared hope that doesn't make a difference
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