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i thought that i had read that fuji has a newer, improved lens coating that negates the need for a hood...but i can't find that again to verify.
anyone else read that or read anything that explains why there is no hood?
anyone else read that or read anything that explains why there is no hood?
den_sh
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I bet they have just decided to save up on this package to make it cheaper than regular $600. This doesn't bother me much as 39mm lens hood for 35mm-40mm are dime a dozen on ebay. I don't believe that any lens should be used without hood, no matter how advanced coating are used (as they won't shield the lens from accidental bumps.)
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pete hogan
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New wide-band coating is noted in Pfirstinger's review in the fujirumors thread for the X-M1 and pancake lens article.
I don't bother with hoods anyway. I like my pancakes flat!