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Aug 24, 2020 16:19:58   #
JD750 Loc: SoCal
 
stringplayer wrote:
Hello friends. My walkaround lens is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S Zoom 28 - 300mm F/3.5-5.6. It hardly ever leaves my camera. And it's been that way for years. Problem is ... lately the HB-50 lens hood keeps falling off the lens because the bayonet mount no longer clicks tightly. I tried replacing the lens hood with another HB-50, but the same thing happens - so I suspect the problem lies with the nubs on the lens itself rather than with the lens hood. My fix has been to purchase a screw-in lens hood, which works fine but is bulky in my bag because you can't "reverse" it. So I repeatedly screw and unscrew it, but that takes time and will likely wear down the threads. Any thoughts about what to do about the bayonet mount? Thanks so much.
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Gaffers tape is the usual solution for this problem.

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Aug 24, 2020 17:54:04   #
E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada
 
The "nubs" on the bayonet mount have word down. Make a small SHIM with a small piece of aluminum tape. I have to do this with several old lenses and it works well. On some of my old Hasselblad shades, I was able to tense up the springs that retain the hood in place.

The aluminum tape usually has good adhesion and does not bleed or leave a sticky mess.

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Aug 24, 2020 22:26:33   #
PictureThis52
 
How about painter's tape?

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Aug 25, 2020 02:42:38   #
stringplayer Loc: Atlanta, GA
 
All responses greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

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Aug 25, 2020 13:06:59   #
RayG
 
The responses that resonated most with me is the use of a collapsible rubber hood. My DSLRS are Canons with Canon Lenses so the mount is a screw mount. The collabsible hoods I use are 3 position from full extended to half extended to full retracted. This has always worked well for me.

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Aug 25, 2020 13:57:35   #
Geegee Loc: Peterborough, Ont.
 
Go to your local camera store and try a NEW lens hood. In fact, try several. You might find a tighter fit.

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Aug 25, 2020 14:53:37   #
JD750 Loc: SoCal
 
RayG wrote:
The responses that resonated most with me is the use of a collapsible rubber hood. My DSLRS are Canons with Canon Lenses so the mount is a screw mount. The collabsible hoods I use are 3 position from full extended to half extended to full retracted. This has always worked well for me.


That is a good solution! Thanks for posting your choice.

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Aug 26, 2020 07:58:36   #
Farm Boy Loc: Mendota Illinois
 
If you use tape I think Teflon tape so you can get it back off!

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Aug 27, 2020 12:13:50   #
rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.
 
Jimmy T wrote:
Thoroughly clean the end of the lens where the hood mounts with rubbing alcohol. Let the lens dry, then use many light coats of clear flat fingernail polish on the raised (threaded) part of the lens that connects with the hood mount, letting it dry between coats. There are only two threads (raised lands) on the Canon lens that I am looking at. Apply coats of the clear polish until the mount is hard to get on. Then VERY lightly sand with a fine file until the lens hood fits to suit you. Use a huge helping of patience, and take your time to let the polish dry between coats.

I had a similar problem on a Canon 24-70 mm F2.8. If you use this fix, please let me know how it works for you. Best wishes on whatever fix you choose and don't forget to . .
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Aug 27, 2020 20:29:55   #
eugenehinds
 
shutterhawk wrote:
I have the same issue with my 200-500 Nikkor and have found painters masking tape, the green or blue stuff, not the brown, works well, doesn't leave residue, and is cheap.


If using a tripod I just place my hand where it shades the lens front element.

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