Heavystar 40.5mm Hood.

[Todd.Hanz]

I just bought a 40.5mm vented hood from "Heavystar" on ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/Heavy2stars-Photo-Gear .

Here is my comprehensive review:

It's freakin' great! Buy one now!


Todd



Seriously, it's all metal and painted flat black, much nicer than the rubber P.O.C. (piece of crap) that came with my 40/2 Rokkor...you know the one that is made from memory foam and takes the shape of everything else in you camerabag except round.

I'm going to buy a couple more from Heavystar, it came in three days First class mail and is a pefect match for my Rokkor. This one will not fit the 40/2 Leica lens though so beware which one you buy. They also have hoods of every type so check 'em out.


Todd

 

[eric]

I just bought a 40.5mm vented hood from "Heavystar" on ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/Heavy2stars-Photo-Gear .

Funny, I was *JUST* about to get a 77mm wide hood from him for my 21mm Hexanon SLR lens.

 

[back alley]

i wish he had a vented 55mm hood for the 50/1.2

 

[JoeFriday]

thanks for reminding me that I'm screwed with my Summicron-C .. but I have the same hood for my Sonnar.. and yes, they are killer

 

[captainslack]

Got one that I use on my FSU lenses. One of the best things I've ever gotten from ePrey.

 

[Kyle]

I just ordered a 43mm hood from him on Saturday. Thats great to hear they're quality!

 

[rbiemer]

I've bought three for my FSU lenses--40.5 "wide" and a vented "normal" and a 49mm "tele".
Arguably the best $ I've spent on gear in a while!
Rob

 

[Gerry M]

On the 40.5 vented hood. Consider this; ebay seller, american eagle, same hood for $9.95 + $1.50 s/h. I have both and they are identical. No affiliation, just have bought from both and would rather save a little.
Gerry

 

[Stu W]

I've bought American Eagle too. Even if he doesn't have the size listed on e-ba he has them in stock, Just e-mail him.

 

[w3rk5]

I bought that same hood for my bro. It looks very kewl. Personally I like the standard non-vented lens hood. It's more compact and give me a little more space in my camera bag. I think I got mine from heavystar (*bay).

I don't mean to hijack this thread but what's the advantage of it being vented?

 

[physiognomy]

Interesting to hear that the 'American Eagle' hoods are of the same great quality... They looked to be the same when I wanted a vented hood for my J-8, J-12, Helios, but I only heard referrals to 'heavystar'... I eventually went with the known seller even though I was tempted by the cheaper price. Maybe I can afford another couple!

Peter

 

[back alley]

the vented hoods can be better for viewing through the viewfinder if the lens is bigger thus putting the hood in the way of the view.

 

[Simon Larbalestier]

I also ordered a 39mm from Heavy Star on monday.
I also ordered another vented hood from this ebay store

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...7595&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_IT



Simon

 

[Todd.Hanz]

I bought that same hood for my bro. It looks very kewl. Personally I like the standard non-vented lens hood. It's more compact and give me a little more space in my camera bag. I think I got mine from heavystar (*bay).

I don't mean to hijack this thread but what's the advantage of it being vented?

What Joe said about the vents is correct, you can see through them.

Also I looked for "American Eagle" and couldn't find any listings.


Todd

 

[w3rk5]

Thanks for answering my question guys. 🙂

Here's the link to American Eagle Todd.

 

[Gerry M]

Todd,
On the ebay site map, look under sellers. Enter "americaneagle camera". That should bring his site up. Spaces between first and last name.
Gerry

 

[doubs43]

Also I looked for "American Eagle" and couldn't find any listings.
Todd

Todd, American Eagle offers vented hoods in 39mm, 40.5mm & 43mm that I know of. Go here: http://stores.ebay.com/AMERICAN-EAG..._LENS-HOODS_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Walker

 

[Honus]

I'm also a satisfied American Eagle customer.

Simon - that vented hood from Hong Kong that you linked to - does it accept 55mm caps like the others?

- robert

 

[Todd.Hanz]

thanks for the links to american eagle, same hood but cheaper, cheaper is better! I'm going to order one of those 43mm.

Todd

 

[sockeyed]

Ditto for me with American Eagle. I just bought:

2x 40.5 mm generic cap
1x 39mm generic cap
1x 39mm vented hood
1x 40.5mm vented hood
3x 55mm generic caps
2x M rear lens cap

All for $42 + $3 shipping to Canada. They got me the order to me very quickly, and everything is great.

You can email them directly to request what you want, then they'll send you a quote.
americaneagle@htn.net

BTW, the 55mm caps fit on the vented hoods (heavystar's too). It makes a great setup.