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Re: [OM] Hood for 50/1.2?

Subject: Re: [OM] Hood for 50/1.2?
From: Mark Dapoz <md@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 3 May 2000 18:25:01 -0400 (EDT)

On Wed, 3 May 2000, Skip Williams wrote:

> I noticed that Lee's FAQ on hoods lists the same hood for all the 50mm 
> non-macro lenses.  I have a 50/1.2 and the 50/1.4-1.8 hood fits fine, but 
> will not reverse.  I thought that there was a specialized hood for the 
> 50/1.2 that was wide enough to be reversed.
> 
> Am I wrong?
> 
> If not, I'm on the hunt for this hood.

Yes, there is a special hood for just the 50/1.2.  I bought mine new a few
years ago for some outrageous sum.  This special 50/1.2 hood has a slightly
wider opening so that it fits over the lens when reversed.
                                -mark


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