Yes, the HN-3 is recommended for the 35mm lens, however I have used it on
K30/2.8, the FA28-70/4 AL and the Vivitar 24/2.8 without any vignetting.
The advantage of the HN-3 over the HN-1 is that it is a deeper hood and so
affords better flare and physical protection. Again, I haven't noticed any
vignetting, but I do not regularly filters (with exception of K30 and
polarizer sometimes) and so you could run into problems if you regularly use
filters with the hood.  Nikon also has the HN-2 which is between the HN-3
and HN-1 in size.  That might be a good compromise if you suspect you might
run into problems with your Pentax 24 (I have no experience with) or if you
regularly use filters.

Thanks,

William in Utah.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Nelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 10:22 PM
Subject: Re: Lens Hood Suggestions


> Thanks for the advice,
>
> do you know how the HN-3 differs from the HN-1, which is the hood
> recommended for Nikon's 24mm lens (also a 52mm thread)
>
> -Scott
>
> On Sat, 2003-03-22 at 20:51, William Johnson wrote:
> > I have found that Nikon's HN-3 hood works well with both my FA28-70/4
(52mm)
> > and a Vivitar 24/2.8 (52mm).  It is a metal screw in hood usually
available
> > on ebay or most well stocked Nikon dealers.  I use a Takumar 105/2.8
100/4
> > metal screw in hood for my FA80-200/4.7-5.6 (49mm).     I have found
that I
> > can also use this hood on a 50mm lens with no vignetting if I don't use
a
> > filter.
> >
> > Hope that helps,
> >
> > William in Utah.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Scott Nelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 7:22 PM
> > Subject: Lens Hood Suggestions
> >
> >
> > > After recently acquiring a deep, solid hood with my SMC 135/2.5
(Thanks
> > > Fred) I've decided to get hood for the rest of my lenses.  I already
> > > have a flexible hood for my 50mm, but I like the protection offered by
> > > the solid hood more.  Metal hood are preferable, but solid plastic
hoods
> > > are ok too.  I have the following lenses:
> > >
> > > 28-70 f/4 52mm filter
> > > 80-200 f/4.7-5.6 49mm filter
> > > 24mm f/2.8 52mm filter
> > > 50mm f/1.7 49mm filter
> > > 135mm f/2.5 58mm filter (already have an ok hood);
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance for your suggesetions
> > > -Scott
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>

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