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Nov 2, 2016 10:07:06   #
SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont
 
camerapapi wrote:
Return them and buy the original ones.
Multicoatings are so good today that I do not find the need for a lens hood as critical as I did in the past.


Lens hoods still provide protection from both sun glare AND dropping..

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Nov 2, 2016 12:35:14   #
ralfstinson Loc: SF Bay Area
 
Over 2 pages of replies! How many photographers does it take to put on a lens hood? Is it a desire to help? Is it a desire to be heard? Do you feel less intelligent unless you make a comment? Are you trying to up your number of replies?

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Nov 2, 2016 13:31:36   #
mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey
 
Please ignore.

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Nov 2, 2016 15:04:15   #
amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
 
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...How many photographers does it take to put on a lens hood? ...


Apparently quite a few!

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...I would only get the Nikon hoods that were designed for those lenses.


It sounds as if that's what the OP did.

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Amazing video. He spends over a minute taking it out of the box....


It's amazing to me that anyone would even make a video to show how to install a lens hood (let alone un-boxing it!) It ain't like it's rocket science!

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Multicoatings are so good today that I do not find the need for a lens hood as critical as I did in the past.

SusanFromVermont wrote:
Lens hoods still provide protection from both sun glare AND dropping..


That's right! And a properly fitted hood can only help, will never harm images.

Besides, I'd feel kinda lazy not using them!

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Nov 2, 2016 15:51:59   #
pendennis
 
Here's a link to a great cross reference for Nikkor lenses:
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/accessory.html

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Nov 2, 2016 15:52:29   #
Murray Loc: New Westminster
 
ChiefEW wrote:
That's the problem. It will not lock.
Thanks.


I bought a couple of hoods for Nikon lenses that fitted quite sloppily. You really have to push hard to get them to click, such that I was afraid to apply that much force until I thought "What the h...., it doesn't work anyway."

It worked after that.

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Nov 2, 2016 16:51:32   #
aellman Loc: Boston MA
 
ChiefEW wrote:
I purchased two Nikon lens hoods for my Nikon 5300. One for the 85 lens and the other for the 200 lens. The lens hoods seem to big for the lens and keep falling off. The ones I purchased were the ones recommended for each lens. Any suggestion on how to keep it on the camera, or would I be better off returning them?
Thanks.
ChiefEW


Return them and get the correct ones. >Alan

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Nov 2, 2016 16:55:53   #
ChiefEW
 
Thanks to all the offered help and advice. The video helped. After numerous tries I have been able to get them to click. By the way the lens on the camera and the extra lens I purchased did not come with a hood.
Thanks again I appreciate your help.

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Nov 2, 2016 18:45:33   #
mas24 Loc: Southern CA
 
ChiefEW wrote:
I purchased two Nikon lens hoods for my Nikon 5300. One for the 85 lens and the other for the 200 lens. The lens hoods seem to big for the lens and keep falling off. The ones I purchased were the ones recommended for each lens. Any suggestion on how to keep it on the camera, or would I be better off returning them?
Thanks.
ChiefEW


You did say they were Nikon Brand lens hoods, which means they should work on Nikon lenses. Are your lenses made by Nikon?

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Nov 2, 2016 18:50:29   #
blackest Loc: Ireland
 
mas24 wrote:
You did say they were Nikon Brand lens hoods, which means they should work on Nikon lenses. Are your lenses made by Nikon?


http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-420706-1.html#7073135

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Nov 2, 2016 21:02:07   #
mas24 Loc: Southern CA
 
blackest wrote:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-420706-1.html#7073135


Bought Nikon lens hoods for my D5300. One for my 85mm and another for my 200mm. What brand, Nikon? Or other.

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Nov 2, 2016 22:49:04   #
blackest Loc: Ireland
 
mas24 wrote:
Bought Nikon lens hoods for my D5300. One for my 85mm and another for my 200mm. What brand, Nikon? Or other.


"I purchased the Nikon HB-34 Lens hood for the Nikon 55-200mm F/4-5.6G ED AF-s DX Nikor and the Nikon HB-69 for the AF-s DX Nikor 18-55mm VRII Lens. (Nikon 5300) These were recommended on the Adorama website for each lens. Today I tried changing them to the other lens. They are a little difficult to get on, but once on they lock in. The big difference now is the longer hood is on the 55 lens and the shorter one is on the 200 lens. Would that make a difference? Not sure if I should return them or use them the way they are now fitting. Thanks for the input.

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Nov 2, 2016 23:55:30   #
ralfstinson Loc: SF Bay Area
 
Ok. First check the Nikon web site for the correct Lens Hood for the Lens. Double check all the specifications for the lenses. Some may match the focal length and even f/stop, so check it completely! Then see if you have the correct hood for the lens. With that done, put the lens hood on and see if the lens at it's widest angle (shortest focal length) has any problem (dark in the corners). If so, you need to do some more research or checking. If you have a FX camera and using a DX lens, be careful how you check it. The lens fits on the lens, and not like the screw on hoods where they screw onto the filter if you use one. I took some label tape, and put the lens ID on the hood so I don't have a problem matching the hood to the lens. If you are not sure if the lens hood is adversely effecting the picture, take a picture of the clear blue sky (put in manual and set the lens on infinity and zoom to the shortest focal length). See of there is any darkening in the edges. If there is, something is wrong.

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Nov 3, 2016 01:35:05   #
BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
 
Keep in mind that, particularly when new, the short turn from mounting to locking can be VERY difficult. You do appear to have the right hoods. Although it should not make any difference, make sure the hood is mounted right side up. Slight differences in manufacturing processes and quality control can make a big difference. Lastly, make sure the hoods are true OEM equipment and not counterfeits.

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Nov 3, 2016 03:07:53   #
romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
 
When new, these hoods seem like they won't lock- you just aren't turning with enough pressure (assuming you have the hood properly aligned with the lens) until it clicks.

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