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Pentax 18-55 WR missing cover for the filter window. Does it worth?

Started Dec 16, 2018 | Questions thread
flektogon
flektogon Veteran Member • Posts: 6,226
Re: Pentax 18-55 WR missing cover for the filter window. Does it worth?

That "window" in the lens hood is for rotating a polarizing filter (if mounted) without having the hood removed. It has nothing with the weather resistance. Mount the hood such a way that that window will be heading down and everything will work flawlessly.

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Regards,
Peter

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