Canon 7 Newbie

[dorkingcanon]

I have just got a Canon 7. What front lens cap, and filter size do I need for a Canon f1.8 50mm lens?

Thanks

Mark - UK

 

[wlewisiii]

40mm is the size. Only Canon used it, AFAIK, and it's a bit of a pain to find. It's easier and cheaper to find a 40mm to Series VI adaptor ring and use Series VI accessories (hoods, filters, etc) than trying to find the Canon originals.

William

 

[John Shriver]

The real Canon hoods show up reasonably often on eBay, and so long as they come with the 40mm threaded adapter (on the round one) or the 42mm slip-on or clamp-on adapter (for the rectangular one), you're all set. That's because when you unscrew the hood from the adapter, there's a place to put one Series VI filter.

On a 7, the round hood should not be as intrusive as it is on the II. III, and IV series cameras. Still, the rectangular one is the best.

 

[VictorM.]

You could try 'heavystar'. He sells a 40 to 40.5 adapter and a nice vented 40.5 hood.