blake_abbott Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 When fully extended, the hood is a little floppy. Is this normal? If not, can this be adjusted somehow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo5 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I have the earlier 1974 pre-AI version with the factory kit AI ring, so I have the removable metal lens hood. I've never used the AIS version of this lens. How loose is loose? I would imagine that a little play would be normal. Check the lens for signs of any impact damage and feel the focus as you focus in and out slowly. If there is any looseness and tightness as you focus, the lens could have been dropped and "egged" as it were. Does it perform well corner to corner otherwise? That is one of the hallmarks of this lens, superb corner to corner sharpness. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph_wisniewski Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I've got one of the AI-S versions. When fully extended, the hood should fall into a detent and stay in position nicely. It's not exactly a "snap" feeling when it does this, but you will feel it. You can wiggle it with your fingers, but if you let go, it should stay out straight and proud and true if you tilt the lens up or down. Sorry, I don't have a clue on how to adjust it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake_abbott Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 The lens works fine and has good corner to corner sharpness. I don't think it has been damaged in any way. <p> When fully extended, there is just too much play for the lens hood to remain level with the lens barrel. It "droops" about 1/16". <p> I've tried to figure out how this hood is attached so maybe I could adjust it, but haven't been able to do so. <p> Thanks for your replies.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_jenner1 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I've got the same lens with same same problem. Since it doesn't actually affect the picture I just live with it. For $100, it's a heck of a lens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjørn rørslett Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Several Nikkors with sliding hoods have this problem (for example, 105/1.8, 180/2.8 AF, 300/2.8 AIS, 300/4.5 EDIF). The quick-and-dirty solution is simply to use a rubber band around the lens that you push up against the hood so it stays in position. Alternatively, you can put a small locking screw into the hood (I did this on my 300/2.8 & 4.5 Nikkors). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron_ng Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Hmm, I just pulled out my 105mm f/2.5 and had a look around. If you have a filter on, could you take it off and see if the hood is still loose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake_abbott Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 Yes. With the filter removed, it's still loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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