I would like to get the rectangular lens hood for the new Fuji X 100 VI that I am ordering, but I would also like to add some weather resistance in the form of a UV filter with the 49 mm adapter. Does anyone know if it is possible to do all of these things together? TIA
Blackjeep3 wrote:
I would like to get the rectangular lens hood for the new Fuji X 100 VI that I am ordering, but I would also like to add some weather resistance in the form of a UV filter with the 49 mm adapter. Does anyone know if it is possible to do all of these things together? TIA
I ordered the original adapter ring and the hood. It'll arrive before the camera. Ditto for the PRF-49 protective filter but it is out of stock so I am not sure when I will get it. The only non-Fuji I bought is a Hoya 49mm CP.
I had the OEM Fuji hood for my X100s and X100V...I like that it comes on and off quickly. I sometimes just use the filter adapter and the filter and put a cap on it; makes the whole camera just a bit smaller.
My Fuji hood started having a weird issue with the bayonet not latching, so I bought the Haoge that Scott has linked here. I really like it...small, works, looks slick and easily allows for filter. I would strongly suggest, if going for the Haoge, to also get the circular lens cap that slides over the hood. I didn't at first, and my filter would collect a lot of dust.
I was skeptical at first that the circular cap was deep enough to go over the rectangular part of the hood, but it is. Getting it aligned perfectly is a bit of a kludge...it's essentially just compressing a rubber O ring until you get your desired alignment. Not elegant, but it works.
Dave Sanders wrote:
I had the OEM Fuji hood for my X100s and X100V...I like that it comes on and off quickly. I sometimes just use the filter adapter and the filter and put a cap on it; makes the whole camera just a bit smaller.
My Fuji hood started having a weird issue with the bayonet not latching, so I bought the Hoage that Scott has linked here. I really like it...small, works, looks slick and easily allows for filter. I would strongly suggest, if going for the Hoage, to also get the circular lens cap that slides over the hood. I didn't at first, and my filter would collect a lot of dust.
I was skeptical at first that the circular cap was deep enough to go over the rectangular part of the hood, but it is. Getting it aligned perfectly is a bit of a kludge...it's essentially just compressing a rubber O ring until you get your desired alignment. Not elegant, but it works. ...Show more →
I stopped using the cap as soon as I switched to this lens hood, it's simply not necessary in my experience and it's one fidgety piece I don't ever have to consider, or more importantly, lose I wipe down my mist filter maybe 1 to 2 times a month at most.
I did end up ordering the circular hood that @Jman13 posted, but didn't realize that it was a combo with an unremovable UV filter...oops! Guess I'll just include it with my X100V if/when I sell it
RoamingScott wrote:
I stopped using the cap as soon as I switched to this lens hood, it's simply not necessary in my experience and it's one fidgety piece I don't ever have to consider, or more importantly, lose I wipe down my mist filter maybe 1 to 2 times a month at most.
I did end up ordering the circular hood that @Jman13@ posted, but didn't realize that it was a combo with an unremovable UV filter...oops! Guess I'll just include it with my X100V if/when I sell it
C'mon Scott! Cap losing is an integral part of the photography experience, and you're denying yourself that hard-earned frustration
Worth noting that I spent a decent amount of time, pre-cap, in the Vancouver rain with my X100V and the shape and opening of the Haoge means basically no rain hits the filter. Nice little benefit of the design.
Dave Sanders wrote:
I had the OEM Fuji hood for my X100s and X100V...I like that it comes on and off quickly. I sometimes just use the filter adapter and the filter and put a cap on it; makes the whole camera just a bit smaller.
My Fuji hood started having a weird issue with the bayonet not latching, so I bought the Haoge that Scott has linked here. I really like it...small, works, looks slick and easily allows for filter. I would strongly suggest, if going for the Haoge, to also get the circular lens cap that slides over the hood. I didn't at first, and my filter would collect a lot of dust.
I was skeptical at first that the circular cap was deep enough to go over the rectangular part of the hood, but it is. Getting it aligned perfectly is a bit of a kludge...it's essentially just compressing a rubber O ring until you get your desired alignment. Not elegant, but it works. ...Show more →
The lens hood looks amazing in your camera. Where did you get the lens cap from? Is there any cons from the lens hood? I think I read that part of the lens hood is visible with the OVF? What about in EVF mode?
lsquare wrote:
The lens hood looks amazing in your camera. Where did you get the lens cap from? Is there any cons from the lens hood? I think I read that part of the lens hood is visible with the OVF? What about in EVF mode?
The hood is very visible in OVF and not at all in EVF. It will block the flash a bit.
Does anyone here know if any company made an L-plate for the X100V?
I'm really hoping someone will make an L-plate for the X100VI. This is so close to being a perfect camera. I hate how Fuji didn't include a 3.5mm jack!
lsquare wrote:
The lens hood looks amazing in your camera. Where did you get the lens cap from? Is there any cons from the lens hood? I think I read that part of the lens hood is visible with the OVF? What about in EVF mode?
I agree, it's a good-looking lens hood. There are no real cons compared to other hoods, not since I've got the cap that fits over the hood. I guess that it's a screw on hood? The bayonet hoods are easy to quickly mount/unmount...I use the OVF a lot and, as Scott rightly pointed out, all hoods block a portion of the lower right. With my Fuji hood I'd frequently take it off to shoot with the OVF unobstructed...I take this hood off much less because it's just that bit more time consuming to put back on. That said, I still use the OVF a lot, even with the viewfinder obstruction.
The cap is a Haoge, and it's the one that they make specifically for that lens hood:
I also looked at the other hood you linked, but for me I wanted something smaller and less obtrusive. I think they all do the job, and since the X100 series are such aesthetic cameras, it's personal choice in terms of which one you think looks better
With my V, I decided I liked the matte brass look, so I matched my thumb rest, soft release and strap hardware...looks good, I think.
What do you guys think of this? Black metal hood and cap. Looks very sexy! I'm thinking of buying this and putting it on an X100VI.
I personally prefer the inward tapered hoods discussed early vs the flare out versions for a few reasons but that's just an IMO thing. Less to snag on, protects the filter better.
lsquare wrote:
Does anyone here know if any company made an L-plate for the X100V?
I'm really hoping someone will make an L-plate for the X100VI. This is so close to being a perfect camera. I hate how Fuji didn't include a 3.5mm jack!
Really Right Stuff is the gold standard, and they make a modular plate system...base plate, grip, L-attachment, etc. Not cheap, but it's the best stuff. I had one for my X100s, but not for my V. I use one on my Sony A7RII, though.
RoamingScott wrote:
I personally prefer the inward tapered hoods discussed early vs the flare out versions for a few reasons but that's just an IMO thing. Less to snag on, protects the filter better.
Dave Sanders wrote:
Really Right Stuff is the gold standard, and they make a modular plate system...base plate, grip, L-attachment, etc. Not cheap, but it's the best stuff. I had one for my X100s, but not for my V. I use one on my Sony A7RII, though.
I wipe down my mist filter maybe 1 to 2 times a month at most.
