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Re: [OM] Lens Hoods

Subject: Re: [OM] Lens Hoods
From: WKato@xxxxxxx
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 02:56:32 EDT
In a message dated 99-09-28 02:19:07 EDT, you write:

> how can an efficient 35mm hood be considered
>  satisfactory on a 50mm lens (ie the 35/2.8, 50/1.8, 50/1.4 hood) ?

If you compare how deeply the lens elements are inset on each of these lens, 
the 35mm is closer to the plane described by the filter whereas the 50/1.8 is 
set farther back. Sounds like there was a plan. This then achieves the same 
effect as the neat 35-70/3.6 hood that zooms in sync with the optical 
zooming. To be really accurate and easy to use, each hood should have a 
rectangular opening and bayonet in ala Hasselblad or certain P67 lens.  As a 
matter of fact, since I'm on a roll here, each filter that bayonets in should 
also have a bayonet for the rectangular hood and this hood should have a lens 
cap that fits inside the hood. So there!! I've said my piece about hoods--I 
hate them and need them. Now lets talk about women (just kidding).

Warren
-hooded lids prevent further postings now.

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