J12 hood

Actually 40.5 like the Jupiter 3, 8 & 11. Filters are reasonable to come by, hoods aren't. But I've honestly never really missed having one for my J12 - that recessed front element does help.

William
 
I've never seen one designed exclusively for it and don't think it's necessary unless you use filters.

Joseph
 
William and Joseph are both right. I don't use a hood except when I'm using a filter. And since I generally shoot B&W film, I also usually have a yellow filter on the lens. So I bought a "40.5mm Wide" hood from Heavystar(on ebay). Very happy with both the hood--it's metal and nicely made-- and the price and service! And the hood(or filter) makes changing the aperture a little easier since you get a bit more to grab hold of.
Rob
 
Here's the wide-angle hood from HeavyStar. As stated, though the lens is probably deep enough, I have one of these I keep on the Jupiter.12 as an aperture adjuster without filters and as a hood with filters. ;) Though the pic in the item description isn't much, it is a pretty nice S&W hood. IMO worth a ten-spot.
 
Thanks for that link. While my J12 doesn't really need it, I've found that the rubber hood I've been using on my J3 vignettes a bit. I'm going to try this one to see if it does better.

William
 
Thanks, guys. I have three 40.5 filters and I have a slip on hood for my J8 but I think I will get one of the WA hoods for the J12 and a regular vented hood for my J8
 
"...I think I will get one of the WA hoods for the J12 and a regular vented hood for my J8."
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That's what I drive. And yeah, the vented hood is definately a keeper IMO. (Though not a great shot, it's seen attached to Zorki.5 in my sig.)
 
Thanks to Kim coxon I have three nice 40.5 filters now I just need those hoods but I better wait I think the defibillator mey be a tad more important
 
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