An elegant alternative lens hood for the FDn 20/2.8

[Alex_Es]

<p>The Nikon HB-11 lens hood was made for the Nikon 24-120 AF zoom. I was surprised when it fit snuggly on my FDn 20/2.8 and showed no signs of vignetting. It fits as well as a standard FD lens hood for all intents.</p>

<p>I came upon it after months of searching for for the appropriate FD lens hood.</p><div></div>

[Alex_Es]

<p>Here is another view. In color this time.</p><div></div>

[Bill C1664885404]

<p>Looks good and sounds like it works fine...good deal.</p>

<p>I removed / set aside my original Canon hoods off 24/28/35/50/85mm lenses and use similar looking metal screw-in hoods instead...mainly for the simplicity / functionality of being able to use a rotating polarizer and still have the benefit of some hood shade. None of the screw-in metal ones have the tulip shape like the Canons...they look like the one in your photos but a little smaller diameter than that 20mm needs.<br /><br /></p>

[Alex_Es]

<p>Thanks for your thoughts, Bill. It still cannot believe it works.</p>

[paul_wheatland]

<p>I also use a non Canon hood. It's a rectangular hood that clamps on with a single pressure screw. It was for Konica also with 55mm opening and serves 24 and 28mm focal lengths!</p>

[Alex_Es]

<p>Thanks for sharing, Paul. The old FD hoods are getting scarce and worn out and it is always good to find viable alternatives.</p>

[JDMvW]

<p>While you are looking (I haven't found old Nikon hoods that much easier than Canon FD), here are a couple of temporary fixes:<br /> http://www.lenshoods.co.uk (paper lens hoods you can print out at home on a 2-D printer)<br /> http://www.yeggi.com/q/lens+hood/?s=tt entry into 3-D printer hoods...<br /> Here is where the problem is with the original FD lens hoods:<br /> Here the nubbies (no relation to newbies or nubiles) are gone. However, the hood still fits well on my 50mm f/1.4.</p><div></div>

[Bill C1664885404]

<p>And just as another alternative for a loose original Canon bayonet hood that is otherwise in excellent shape:<br />3 pieces of black electrical tape as shims.<br>

<br />I used some yellow in the first photo for clear illustration…black pieces in actual practice.<br />Put a piece over each of the 3 worn nylon nubs and the hood gets pinched on tight for a very snug fit.</p>

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[Alex_Es]

<p>Great ideas!</p>

[iangillett]

<p>Alex,<br>

Does the lens hood screw-on or does it fit over the bayonet mount. I've looked at the hoods on-line and thought it was a bayonet fit.<br>

Best Wishes<br>

Ian</p>

[mark_stephan2]

<p>I too use Nikon lens hoods on my New FD lenses. Currently use a HB-6 on my 50/3.5 and it's a perfect fit and does not vignette.</p>

[Alex_Es]

Ian, pardon the late response. The Nikon hood uses the Canon's bayonet mount perfectly. My experience is the same as Mark's.

[iangillett]

<p>Alex,<br>

Thank you. I'll go ahead and order one.<br>

Best Wishes</p>