Substitute for Nikkor lense hoods

[_tom]

I recently purchased a used SP and a couple of Nikkor lenses. Including among others a
3.5cm f/2.5, a 8.5cm f/1.5 and the 10.5cm f/2.5 lense. Does anyone know of an
alternative lens hood for one of the below listed lenses? Especially since the orginal
parts are not sold very often and then only at exorbitant prices. (At least in Germany)

I think the appropriate filter attachment size are:
Nikkor-W.C 1:3.5 f=2.8cm, 43mm, (P=0.75),screw-in Type
Nikkor-S.C 1:1.5 f=8.5cm, 60mm (P=0.75), Screw-in Type
Nikkor-P.C 1:2.5 f=10.5cm, 52mm (P=0.75), screw-in Type

thanks in advance for the help
_tom

 

[Bill58]

If you know the thread size, you can usually get aluminum hoods made in China off eBay. Many are vented, but just don't screw them on too hard to the lens or filters. Aluminum "freezes" to dissimilar metals and might be difficult to remove as a result of over-tightening.

 

[Film dino]

The HS-8 hood for SLR versions of Nikkor 105/2.5 will fit the RF Nikkor too. They can be had for about $30 on eBay

 

[Jan Van Laethem]

I've got some hoods from Yama, but they are only available in Japan.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116499&highlight=generic+hood+front+cap

(some links in this thread might not work)

These hoods are vented, so do a great job at not blocking the lower right part of the viewfinder.

There are other vented aftermarket hoods on the market. The trick is to find the right one that doesn't vignette with your 3.5cm lens.

 

[Jan Van Laethem]

You can find loads of hoods here, some come with front caps as well (no connection to the seller)

http://www.ebay.com/sch/heavystar/m.html

 

[_tom]

Thanks to all for the help.

@Film dino - This will do the trick. Yesterday I purchased the HS-8 lens hood for the equivalent of about $12,00.

@Jan Van Laethem - Thanks for the insightful refer. I had not considered that the 35mm lens with attached alternativ lens hood
could possibly create a vignetting. First I will try to protect the lens with an old b+w skylight filter, let's see if that's enough.

Remains the unsolved problem with the missing lens hood for the 8.5cm Nikkor-S.C f/1.5.

 

[Phil_F_NM]

The 3.5cm f/2.5 has a deep enough front element that it doesn't really need a hood. I used mine out in the bright sunlight and never had a problem with flare.

Phil Forrest

 

[Range-rover]

Try these two off ebay, there two 43mm lens hoods I purchased and use on my
35mmf2.5
#250874765609 is larger But!
#200771852527 is more compact!
Both are still for sale on ebay

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