ramesesthe2nd wrote: SpecFoto wrote: GMPhotography wrote:
I never use OEM hoods. I buy cheap metal ones. Been doing that trick a really long time. Usually the OEM hoods are too big...
And Thank You as you pointed me to those for my Batis 85 and 135mm lenses a couple years back. They are 3/4" long 67mm diameter screw on metal and work just perfect. I leave them mounted permanently and both lenses fit in my sling bag vertically with these hoods, where I had to reverse the OEM hood.
What hood do you use for Batis 85? Care to share the link?
Sure, as I just ordered 2 more 67mm hoods this morning but this time with a 72mm pinch cap. My old order I just got the hood and used the existing 67mm cap inside the hood, but with the Zeiss caps, this was difficult to pinch and seat properly. However the Sony 67mm cap worked fine inside the hood. So I will put the new ones on the Batis lenses and use the included 72mm cap. Total for 2 was $10.33 inc. tax and free delivery. And unlike before when they came from China, Rainbow Imaging now has a NY office and ships from there with 4 day delivery included!
And in case anyone is wondering, the hood does vignette on the Sony 20mm f1.8 G lens unfortunately, but should be just fine on my 35mm f1.4 GM once received.
Edit: Be aware that the Batis 85 and 135mm lenses have the body flare outwards where it meets the lens cap, to a 72mm + diameter. So these straight sided hoods fit inside of that at 67mm and are not flush with the flare at the sides of the lens.
