rbsinto
Well-known
I know the Nikon 135 3.5 is not a particularly popular lens, but I got a rather nice one a few years ago and have been trying to learn to like it by using it on my SP.
One major sticking point is that the spring-loaded clips in the hood mount are not particularly strong, and whenever the hood bumps against anything, the hood pops off.
Did nikon or anyone else make a hood for the 135 that simply screws onto the lens?
Please and thanks.
One major sticking point is that the spring-loaded clips in the hood mount are not particularly strong, and whenever the hood bumps against anything, the hood pops off.
Did nikon or anyone else make a hood for the 135 that simply screws onto the lens?
Please and thanks.
Dwig
Well-known
Nikon did, long ago and far away. It was the HN-8, a rigid screw in hood for the 105 f/2.5 and 135 f/3.5 (the 2.8 had its own built-in hood). It's also a better, deeper hood for the early 105 f/4 micro in lieu of its rather shallow built-in hood.
The HN hoods are the screw in variety. The HS versions are the snap-in (read: snap-off) variety. Here is a list:
HN series: http://www.nicovandijk.net/nikonlenshoodHN.htm
HS series: http://www.nicovandijk.net/nikonlenshoodHS.htm
The HN hoods are the screw in variety. The HS versions are the snap-in (read: snap-off) variety. Here is a list:
HN series: http://www.nicovandijk.net/nikonlenshoodHN.htm
HS series: http://www.nicovandijk.net/nikonlenshoodHS.htm
sevo
Fokutorendaburando
The HN series are the SLR hoods - as evident by the diameter (the RF 135/3.5 has a diameter considerably smaller than 52mm).
My Contax mount 135/3.5 came with a (presumably original, as it has a Nikon thread cap) chrome screw mount hood (with Series filter holder).
My Contax mount 135/3.5 came with a (presumably original, as it has a Nikon thread cap) chrome screw mount hood (with Series filter holder).
Highway 61
Revisited
Yes this was the first version of the original lens hood for the Nikkor-Q-C 135/3.5 - not easy to find separately now.
But - any aftermarket 43mm screw-in telephoto hood will do the job perfectly.
Robert, just hood your Nikkor.
rbsinto
Well-known
I think I just solved my problem.
KEH had a screw-on hood for a 135 3.5 lens in chrome for $11.00, which I just bought. It should work just fine.
But thanks everyone for the information.
KEH had a screw-on hood for a 135 3.5 lens in chrome for $11.00, which I just bought. It should work just fine.
But thanks everyone for the information.
Highway 61
Revisited
It will work and your problem is solved. Those hoods are made of very thick aluminum, you will be very happy with it.
rbsinto
Well-known
It arrived yesterday, and except for the colour (shiny silver) it will do very nicely.
A coat of matte black spray paint or matte black adhesive vinyl and it will be perfect.
Again, everyone, thanks for the help.
A coat of matte black spray paint or matte black adhesive vinyl and it will be perfect.
Again, everyone, thanks for the help.