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Alternative Lens Hood for Nikon 200-500mm
Aug 18, 2018 14:55:21 #
durango wrote:
I'm looking for a smaller, easier to handle, lens hood for the Nikon 200-500mm lens. The original hood is large and cumbersome for me. Thanks! Lou
Lens hoods are made specifically for lenses, so another one might not be any good, the hood is large for a reason!
Aug 18, 2018 15:48:32 #
speters wrote:
Lens hoods are made specifically for lenses, so another one might not be any good, the hood is large for a reason!
Sometimes, there are some very good practical reasons for compromising the "perfect" OEM lens hood !
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Aug 19, 2018 21:28:33 #
peterg wrote:
Yes. https://aquatech.net/collections/soft-goods-soft-lens-hoods. Google for cheaper alternatives.
There are also flexible lens caps: http://www.lenscoat.com/hoodie-lens-caps-c-5.html
https://optechusa.com/hood-hat.html
There are also flexible lens caps: http://www.lenscoat.com/hoodie-lens-caps-c-5.html
https://optechusa.com/hood-hat.html
Thanks, I have the lenscoat hoodie. Lou
Aug 19, 2018 21:30:51 #
Bazbo wrote:
For me the issue is not the weight (you are right to point out that it s a heavy lens) but packing it for travel. Even when reverse mounted on the lens, it adds circumference to an already large lens that I could do without.
It does take up a lot of room in a camera bag. I had to move the dividers around to get it to fit. Thanks, Lou
Aug 19, 2018 21:32:29 #
imagemeister wrote:
Here is the smaller size one I would use - https://www.ebay.com/itm/FITTEST-95mm-Telephoto-Metal-Lens-Hood-with-Filter-Thread-Mount-LH-9539/323361170426?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D52935%26meid%3D47d0a55f7ec144d0aeb2ac1c37c07c51%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D192580922899%26itm%3D323361170426&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
The smaller size is to leave it on 24/7, cap it, and allow the lens to fit in a reasonable sized case.
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The smaller size is to leave it on 24/7, cap it, and allow the lens to fit in a reasonable sized case.
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Thanks for the links, I'll take a look. Lou
Aug 19, 2018 21:35:21 #
Thanks to everyone who replied with some great links and viable options. Sorry that it has taken me so long to post this, but I had company over the weekend.
Thanks Again, Lou
Thanks Again, Lou
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