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Hood for Panasonic 14/2.5?

Started Oct 6, 2014 | Discussions thread
RBrianTaylor Forum Member • Posts: 84
Re: Hood for Panasonic 14/2.5?

traveler_101 wrote:

I've had the lens for quite some time and really like it; I realise that many people don't but I have never had the reported problems with corner softness once the lens is stopped down to 4. However there are problems with flare and it occurred to me that perhaps a hood might help. I generally don't like hoods (hassles), but in this case I'd make an exception. Anyone have any experience finding a hood that they like for this lens? I found this page on E-Bay that indicates there are many choices out there.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xhood+for+panasonic+14mm+f%2F2.5&_nkw=hood+for+panasonic+14mm+f%2F2.5&_sacat=0

I bought one of the eBay "vented" hoods that included a pinch lens cap like this listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-46mm-Metal-Lens-Hood-For-Panasonic-LUMIX-14mm-f-2-5-20mm-f-1-7with-Lens-Cap-/180970981541

..and it seems to work great - I just leave the hood on the lens all the time and it still seems small enough to not take up too much room in my bag.

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