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Re: [OM] Cap for 28/2 lens hood

Subject: Re: [OM] Cap for 28/2 lens hood
From: plp@xxxxxxxx
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 03:05:37 GMT
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>The external diameter of the 28/2 metal hood is 76.2mm. There
>may be some trouble with that kind of cap because of the fact
>that the 76mm edge is sharp and falls away rapidly, so it won't 
>have the expected smooth, flat surface to hold onto by friction.
>A push-on 75mm might fit if you trim down the internal bosses,

Great post!  It had all of the detail I could possibly want.  I
wondered if any of those caps would fit, because of the angled
nature of the hood.  I think I'm going to risk a few bucks and
try a 75mm, and use my Dremel Tool with a very light touch.

Do you have a cousin named Bullwinkle?


Pete





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