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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · AquaTech Soft Collapsing lens hood for 400/2.8 AF-S II and 600VR


Thinking about getting the AquaTech Soft Collapsing traveling lens hood for my 400/2.8 AF-S II and 600/4vr.
Any Nikon shooters using that on the same lenses? Any advices and pictures with the hood on the lens? I've heard it's not as long as the Nikon 2-piece hood.

Any input and photos will be appreciate it.

Thanks, y'all.



Jan 08, 2014 at 03:00 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · AquaTech Soft Collapsing lens hood for 400/2.8 AF-S II and 600VR


i have it but never get to use it. did try to mount it on my 500. should works as advertise. The reason i bought it was because my hood screw was broken on the last trip


Jan 08, 2014 at 03:07 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · AquaTech Soft Collapsing lens hood for 400/2.8 AF-S II and 600VR


Thanks, tdong.
I'd love to see a photo with that on the lens.



Jan 08, 2014 at 03:19 PM
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ok will take a shot for you tonight


Jan 08, 2014 at 03:28 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · AquaTech Soft Collapsing lens hood for 400/2.8 AF-S II and 600VR


Thanks


Jan 08, 2014 at 03:53 PM
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I use it on my 300 semi irregularly.


Jan 08, 2014 at 03:55 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · AquaTech Soft Collapsing lens hood for 400/2.8 AF-S II and 600VR


sjms wrote:
I use it on my 300 semi irregularly.


how do you like it, sjms? 300 is not really an issue for me, just the 400 and 600 with 2-piece hood when packing, it's too wide (tall); just looking for an alternative way to travel with those lenses.




Jan 09, 2014 at 12:57 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · AquaTech Soft Collapsing lens hood for 400/2.8 AF-S II and 600VR


once initially adjusted it wraps on easily.
ungainly looking but functions as it should
in the years I have had it the hood has probably saved me at minimum 1 replacement.
takes a beating.
your choice of roll up or flat as needed for travel
actually protects things it wrapped around in transit.







Jan 09, 2014 at 10:29 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · AquaTech Soft Collapsing lens hood for 400/2.8 AF-S II and 600VR


I have it and used it quite a bit when I had both my 400mm 2.8 VR and 600mm f4 VR. I needed it since the hoods were just too fragile to pack and travel with on flights. Putting it on was a bit cumbersome for the first few times, but then got much easier than the two piece hoods. Most definitely worth the price.

luke0622 wrote:
how do you like it, sjms? 300 is not really an issue for me, just the 400 and 600 with 2-piece hood when packing, it's too wide (tall); just looking for an alternative way to travel with those lenses.





Jan 09, 2014 at 10:31 AM
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sjms wrote:
once initially adjusted it wraps on easily.
ungainly looking but functions as it should
in the years I have had it the hood has probably saved me at minimum 1 replacement.
takes a beating.
your choice of roll up or flat as needed for travel
actually protects things it wrapped around in transit.


Thank you, I really appreciate the photo.



Jan 09, 2014 at 12:12 PM
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cebseb wrote:
I have it and used it quite a bit when I had both my 400mm 2.8 VR and 600mm f4 VR. I needed it since the hoods were just too fragile to pack and travel with on flights. Putting it on was a bit cumbersome for the first few times, but then got much easier than the two piece hoods. Most definitely worth the price.



Thanks for the feedback, I am looking forward to get one for my lenses.

Thanks again



Jan 09, 2014 at 12:15 PM
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luke0622 wrote:
how do you like it, sjms? 300 is not really an issue for me, just the 400 and 600 with 2-piece hood when packing, it's too wide (tall); just looking for an alternative way to travel with those lenses.



Can you remove the foot and slide the hoods over the lens closer to the mount?



Jan 09, 2014 at 12:47 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · AquaTech Soft Collapsing lens hood for 400/2.8 AF-S II and 600VR


I don't quite get the question.


Jan 09, 2014 at 11:46 PM
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sorry was too busy
very strong you can even stand it







Jan 10, 2014 at 07:16 PM





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