On Thu, 1 Apr 2004, Andre Langevin wrote: > The Hoya multi-hood is the solution. There are two types, the > easiest one to use has a red line around the front of the hood; it > has no "flap".
Thanks for the answer. What is the flap you are referring to? The bit at the front which turns over the rest of the hood? I have such Hoyas on 49 and 52mm threads (in fact I am hoping to start selling on eBay soon, and the 49 will be up for grabs). I have a no-name, probably shallow, extensible hood (it almost goes flat when folded), but it vignetted with the AF500FTZ (in Auto-zoom, so I did not mess up the flash zoom settings). This also allows the cap to clip on top of it, which one of my Hoyas does not do. > If the hood is a bit too long for the 28mm position, just cut out a > few mm. Some sizes "start" at 28mm while others starts at 35mm. I can see me trying that; I can see the hood in the rubbish bin very soon afterwards :-) > I am considering buying this F lens as it has a good reputation. > What is your experience with it? I like it, I prefer it to the FA 28-80/3.5-5.6. It is heavier than it, I think it flares less and it probably distorts less in the short end. It zoom-creeps a little bit, it is front-heavy but it handles fine on the MZs with or without the grip. On the SFXn it is ace. But bear in mind I am not a demanding photographer. I am selling both the F and the FA (as I have another F which I will keep). If you pay for the P&P costs I can lend it to you. > >On a slightly tangential note, what does the RH-A60 hood fit? > > A35-70mm Thanks. If anyone needs one, I know of one (not mine). Regards, Kostas
