1K for a lens hood? (Page 3): If I were paying 18,000 dollars for a lens, I would expect that it would come with a hood included. I like the paper plate and duct tape idea.

PhotoPhred Loc: Cheyney, Pa

If I were paying 18,000 dollars for a lens, I would expect that it would come with a hood included. I like the paper plate and duct tape idea.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

PhotoPhred wrote:

If I were paying 18,000 dollars for a lens, I would expect that it would come with a hood included. I like the paper plate and duct tape idea.

It does come included with the lens.
It's carbon fiber.
It's 7 by 7 inches.
There are few of these lenses produced, let alone need for replacements.

My 400mm (non VR) takes a similar one, but in two pieces.
Don't know about the 800mm but there were only about 500 of these made per year.
I got it used for the price of a new D810.
These lenses have a front and rear element of flat clear glass for protection, but I still want more out front.

This is not just a Nikon thing. There are lots of Canon hoods for $500-600.

agillot

a coffee can with bottom off and duck tape would do same thing .

catfish252

jerryc41 wrote:

It always pays to shop around.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/918854-REG/nikon_4985_hk_38_lens_hood_for.html

Jerry -- ever the bargain hunter

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

georgevedwards wrote:

What am I missing here? I see Nikon lens hoods for $20-$30, seems overpriced for a piece of plastic...then I come across one for $1,078 the
HK-38 lens hood: http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Lens-Hoods/HK-38-Lens-Hood.html
Jeez! I could buy a D5200 for that much!

$17,899.95 for the Lens.
Craig

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

LFingar wrote:

The FB-111 was actually a rather successful design. Used with considerable success by the USAF and a number of our allies for years. Remember the bombing of Libya? That very successful mission was carried out by FB-111's. The after-action recon was carried out by the SR-71. Flown by Major Brian Suhl. His books, "The Untouchables" and "Sled Driver" are excellent reads. When he retired he opened a photo studio in northern Ca. Who knows, he may even be a member of the Hog!

I know this got a bit off-topic wasnt this about lens hoods? but, anyway a high-school buddy of mine went career Air Force (after attending the Air Force Adademy), and flew the FB-111. In his opinion, one of the best planes ever built. By the time he retired from the USAF, he made the rank of Brig. General.

1philp Loc: Pacific Northwest

Here is a tip fot this lens hood and any other hood you may need in a bind. Flat black card stock, rubber or contact cement and open or closed cell foam. You would be amazed just what you can make do with in an emergency or have a lack of funds to buy.

vdeforest Loc: Marlborough, nh

It bothers me that lenshoods are cylinders. I want to shade the lens when I'm shooting into the Sun. Normally, I want to block out the light from above (or where ever the sun is) and I don't want it reflecting off bottom of the lens hood. If the front of the hood was cut at an angle, you could then turn it so that it would shade the lens and not reflect as much from the other side. Storage might be a problem. Why not make them collapsible (and bendable) like WWII drinking cups. Just some thoughts.

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

georgevedwards wrote:

What am I missing here? I see Nikon lens hoods for $20-$30, seems overpriced for a piece of plastic...then I come across one for $1,078 the
HK-38 lens hood: http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Lens-Hoods/HK-38-Lens-Hood.html
Jeez! I could buy a D5200 for that much!

buy the lens!!! I,ll bet they will give you the hood!!!!

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

georgevedwards wrote:

What am I missing here? I see Nikon lens hoods for $20-$30, seems overpriced for a piece of plastic...then I come across one for $1,078 the
HK-38 lens hood: http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Lens-Hoods/HK-38-Lens-Hood.html
Jeez! I could buy a D5200 for that much!

That has been the same for years with the big guns on Canon's side, they too go for $900, 1000, or more.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

georgevedwards wrote:

What am I missing here? I see Nikon lens hoods for $20-$30, seems overpriced for a piece of plastic...then I come across one for $1,078 the
HK-38 lens hood: http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Lens-Hoods/HK-38-Lens-Hood.html
Jeez! I could buy a D5200 for that much!

Yes, but George, that's a really nice lens hood.
The 5200 is, well, just a 5200!! :lol: :lol:
You get what you pay for..........!
SS
PS, if you buy an 800mm lens, they throw the Hood in for free.

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

Hacksaw wrote:

You could always use a paper plate; spray paint it black first. Some scissors and duct tape and you're all set! :lol:

I was going to make one out of that corrugated cardboard that sometimes comes as packing protection. My big problem was how to attach it to the lens. You just solved the problem - duct tape! Now, do you think I should spray paint the cardboard before or after I construct the hood?

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

MadMikeOne wrote:

I was going to make one out of that corrugated cardboard that sometimes comes as packing protection. My big problem was how to attach it to the lens. You just solved the problem - duct tape! Now, do you think I should spray paint the cardboard before or after I construct the hood?

Definitely wait until you have taped it to the lens before you spray paint it! Don't forget to paint the duct tape. You don't want to end up looking unprofessional! Make sure you have a razor blade to scrape the overspray off the front element! :-D

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

MadMikeOne wrote:

I was going to make one out of that corrugated cardboard that sometimes comes as packing protection. My big problem was how to attach it to the lens. You just solved the problem - duct tape! Now, do you think I should spray paint the cardboard before or after I construct the hood?

after!!! definitely after!!!

"quote LFingar"{Definitely wait until you have taped it to the lens before you spray paint it! Don't forget to paint the duct tape. You don't want to end up looking unprofessional! Make sure you have a razor blade to scrape the overspray off the front element!}

:thumbup: :thumbup: :D

rjriggins11 Loc: Colorado Springs, CO

The sad fact is, it's gonna break. The little dogs that tighten it onto the lens are plastic and fall off at the worst time. AND in 5 years, the lens will be obsolete and you won't be able to get the part to repair it. If I only hd $50 for every one of these I've had to re-manufacture...

georgevedwards wrote:

What am I missing here? I see Nikon lens hoods for $20-$30, seems overpriced for a piece of plastic...then I come across one for $1,078 the
HK-38 lens hood: http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Lens-Hoods/HK-38-Lens-Hood.html
Jeez! I could buy a D5200 for that much!