Cpl Filter Hoods Why?

[Tusker]

Just why pray tell, is it so hard to find the proper lens hood when using a CPL filter?? These hoods are supposed to screw into the "FILTER" -- this does not seem to be understood?? Or, am I too 'old school?? Any ideas on this one? Even a call to NIKON did not get me the right answer to a 62MM filter, and no one has a clue as to what to use on the 80/400?? What Nikon told me was to adjust the filert, then install the regular hood?? Are they kidding Oh yeah, I have an e-mail in to THOM, but no answer has arrived as of yet.

[Tom Swaman]

Have you thought of ccontacting Kirk Enterprises and buying the appropriate stp-up or step-down ring or cutting out a construction papre sunshade from one of the templates available on the Internet?

Tom

[jfrancho]

Its a pain, and not exclusive to Nikon. However, I wouldn't want the hood attached to the front threads since I consider the hood as nominal protection from minor bumps.

[Tusker]

Originally Posted by jfrancho

Its a pain, and not exclusive to Nikon. However, I wouldn't want the hood attached to the front threads since I consider the hood as nominal protection from minor bumps.

Well could be, but I never had that problem in 30 + years of using one on my F2A-- Thom got back to me saying there are none, and thus NO chart - - also stating that some are putting slots in thier hoods, but not NIKON. So, it is reach in and adjust them or don't use them. I am thinking a pencil cut off leaving the eraser would do the trick just fine.

[blumesan]

Perhaps I don't understand the problem. I know that most newer Nikon hoods are not screw-in. But there are all flavors of aftermarket hoods that do screw in, providing of course that the filter has a front thread; some (the thin variety) do not. Using this approach you end up rotating the lens hood to adjust the polarizer. This is the arrangement you want; with the filter behind (shaded by) the lens hood. You also have to choose the hood carefully in order not to cause vignetting.

Cheers/Mike

[Tusker]

Originally Posted by blumesan

Perhaps I don't understand the problem. I know that most newer Nikon hoods are not screw-in. But there are all flavors of aftermarket hoods that do screw in, providing of course that the filter has a front thread; some (the thin variety) do not. Using this approach you end up rotating the lens hood to adjust the polarizer. This is the arrangement you want; with the filter behind (shaded by) the lens hood. You also have to choose the hood carefully in order not to cause vignetting.

Cheers/Mike

Mike- THAT, is just my point-- I have talked to several, and no one has a for sure pat answer as to what is needed. I heard back from Thom, and he said many have slots in the hood so you can adjust, but not NIKON, or some others. I see two sure ways to go here. One, with a pencil with eraser attached, just come in from the front and move the filter to what is desired - thus being assured of a hood the CORRECT size, or, install the hood, then mark the bottom and cut a slot that could be used in about the same manner. ?? So it is time to decide-- one thing for sure, I don't want to be jousting a lens hood around loose, then installing it I need to look at a hood some where with a slot and see what it looks like.

[jfrancho]

Just get one of these, as Mike pointed out: Hoya | 77mm Screw-In Rubber Zoom Lens Hood for 35mm to | 000217

[blumesan]

Originally Posted by Tusker

I see two sure ways to go here. One, with a pencil with eraser attached, just come in from the front and move the filter to what is desired - thus being assured of a hood the CORRECT size, or, install the hood, then mark the bottom and cut a slot that could be used in about the same manner. ?? So it is time to decide-- one thing for sure, I don't want to be jousting a lens hood around loose, then installing it I need to look at a hood some where with a slot and see what it looks like.

Pencil eraser?? Cut slot?? What is it that you dislike about my simple solution??

Cheers/Mike

[Tusker]

Originally Posted by blumesan

Pencil eraser?? Cut slot?? What is it that you dislike about my simple solution??

Cheers/Mike

MIKE- nothing- it sounds great- however, I have been unable to locate a source with any REAL figures as to size, and MM-- did find one in 52MM on flea bay, but have no use for that size as I already have those.

[jfrancho]

Originally Posted by jfrancho

Just get one of these, as Mike pointed out: Hoya | 77mm Screw-In Rubber Zoom Lens Hood for 35mm to | 000217

There must be an "ignore" filter on my posts, since it took all of one minute to find the item, and the OP is still looking.

[blumesan]

Originally Posted by jfrancho

There must be an "ignore" filter on my posts, since it took all of one minute to find the item, and the OP is still looking.

At this point I am not quite sure what he is looking for.

By the way, I have one of those Hoya collapsible rubber hoods and they are a great all around solution to fit almost any focal length lens without vignetting.

[jfrancho]

I have a generic brand 58mm that I like for aquariums and zoos - shooting through glass.

[Tusker]

Well I think I have found what is needed. Need to check your site as well. THANKS!!!!!

[Tusker]

Originally Posted by jfrancho

Just get one of these, as Mike pointed out: Hoya | 77mm Screw-In Rubber Zoom Lens Hood for 35mm to | 000217

GREAT IDEA! I have heard around putting the lens right up to the glass will work best? What lens do you like for this type of operation?

[jfrancho]

Whatever focal length gives me the desired FOV. The hood I have fits 28, 50, and 100mm lenses I own.

[Kiron Kid]

Tusker

I use the "Sonia" brand of screw on hoods for my Nikon glass. They screw right onto the filter, and have a lens cap that attached to the hood. When I want to polarize, I just conveniently turn the hood. Very simple and affective.

Kiron Kid

[Tusker]

Kiron- Yep, that is how they use to work. THANKS!!!

[Kiron Kid]

Originally Posted by Tusker

Kiron- Yep, that is how they use to work. THANKS!!!

Tusker

It still works that way, with the Sonia hoods.

Kiron Kid