Home-made Lens Hoods

[jon_flanders]

Took a stab at making lens hoods for my Fed 2 and Yashica Lynx.

For the Fed I used the empty portion of a silicone tube. I cut out a small section and then glued the tube to fit. Had to sand the plastic to get the spray paint to stick.

I used some brown plastic weatherstripping with a sticky side for the Lynx. Covered most of the outside with electrical tape.

Crude, but they fit.

Did you know that a toilet paper tube is the exact size for the Fed Industar 2.8? Just in case you need a hood in an emergency............

 

[RML]

Good tip about the toilet paper! I'll try it out with the rolls we have here in Holland as soon as one is finished.

OK, I'm off to finish a roll.... 😛

 

[Nikon Bob]

Jon

Very neat ideas.

There is a paint for outdoor plastic garden furniture which might adhere to plastic a little bit better. In case you want to got into series production.

Bob