Canon 40mm Lens Hood - ID required

Hektor · 09-26-2005

Hi all, I've found this in my bookcase drawer. I must have had it for many years but I don't think I've got anything that it fits since I have no Canon RF gear at all. I used to have a canon 25mm screw lens a long time ago, but not any bodies.

I don't think it fits anything but canon, am I right ?

Brian Sweeney · 09-26-2005

I believe that Canon was the only one using 40mm filters rings. This looks like a two-part adapter, probably holds a series VI filter in between the ring and the hood. That would solve someone's problem of getting odd-ball 40mm filters for their 50mm or 35mm Canon lens.

Hektor · 09-26-2005

Hi Brian,

Yes it appears to be a lens hood that holds series VI filters. It's in two parts that unscrew to hold the filters.

The hood part says
Canon Japan SERIES VI CANON LENS 50mm f:1.8 35mm f:2.8 35mm f:3.2

The ring part says
Canon Japan SERIES VI 40mm

The threads are undamaged and it's well used but still fully functional.

back alley · 09-26-2005

yeah, looks like the one for 50/1.8 and 35/3.2 etc.

the adapter is sized 40mm but can be exchanged for other iszes if you have them.

worth 10 to 50 bucks depending on how much the buyer wants it.

i have one left that i don't use but it's the one that saved my p by taking the brunt of the fall last year. it holds a place of honour and will always have a secure and safe place at my home.

sniff...

joe

Hektor · 09-26-2005

Hi Joe, good to hear from you, are you recovered from your trip to the camera fair ?, we've got one coming up locally 16 oct. I expect the RFF (Bham UK chapter) will attend in force.

Would you say this canon hood is a fair swap for a VC square hood for a VC 25mm, if I could find anyone with a surplus item ?

Regards John C.

back alley · 09-26-2005

recovered nicely thank you.

it was a slight let down just cause of size.
i was hoping for a smorg of delights but it was more like deli.

not sure what the vc hood goes for but i'm guessing someone here would like the canon hood.

joe

rover · 09-26-2005

The CV hood goes for $45 US new. Clean up that Canon hood with its unique 40mm threads and who knows, you may find a match.

furcafe · 09-26-2005

Actually, Minolta (Chiyoko) made some lenses in LTM for their RFs that have 40mm filter rings.

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Originally Posted by Brian Sweeney

I believe that Canon was the only one using 40mm filters rings.

back alley · 09-26-2005

but did they make any filters in 40mm ?

joe

ChrisN · 09-27-2005

I bought an example of that hood , with two filters and a leather case, on ebay a couple of months back. From memory I paid US$27 plus postage, which i thought was fair. I have seen them fetch more than that, since.

Sonnar2 · 09-27-2005

I just disvored that my round black clamp-on hood "Canon 1.5/50mm" (40mm as well) snipped the outer edges of slides when I use it with my 2/35mm (which is a bit backlight-sensible). Framed slides are fine, I discoverd it with unframed slides. Just the edges are blackened at f/8 or F/11.
Strange thing that Canon made a different shade for the 1.8/50mm, both lenses beeing parallel in production and looking like enzygotic twins (have them both). Probably it's a bit narrower so this for no help for my 2/35 either. Anyone seen a special hood for the 2/35 yet??

cheers, Frank
http://www.taunusreiter.de/Cameras

xayraa33 · 09-27-2005

I have been looking to buy a Canon hood for my 50mm f1.8, do you plan on selling that hood, Hektor? PM me if you do.

furcafe · 09-27-2005

The vented 40mm hoods made by Walz/Hoya "For Canon" (intended for the 50/1.8) are short enough to work w/the Canon 35/2 without vignetting.

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Originally Posted by Sonnar2

I just disvored that my round black clamp-on hood "Canon 1.5/50mm" (40mm as well) snipped the outer edges of slides when I use it with my 2/35mm (which is a bit backlight-sensible). Framed slides are fine, I discoverd it with unframed slides. Just the edges are blackened at f/8 or F/11.
Strange thing that Canon made a different shade for the 1.8/50mm, both lenses beeing parallel in production and looking like enzygotic twins (have them both). Probably it's a bit narrower so this for no help for my 2/35 either. Anyone seen a special hood for the 2/35 yet??

cheers, Frank
http://www.taunusreiter.de/Cameras

back alley · 09-27-2005

frank,

buy the small hood from gandy.
it fits perfectly, is the perfect size and does not vignette.
30 bucks american and i get no kickback

.

joe

ScottS · 09-27-2005

Frank,

I've also used the 50/1.8,35/2.8 Canon hood on my 35/1.8. I haven't noticed any vignetting with it, although I haven't used the combo extensively.

Scott

back alley · 09-27-2005

it works but it doesn't look as cool!

joe