40mm f2.8 STM - Lens Hood?

[rhysb123]

Hi,

There is mention of a ES-52 hood for the new 40mm pancake - nothing fits that description here in the UK.

Would a third party (or even a Canon) 52mm filter thread hood fit the bill?

Cheers

Rhys

 

[Deleted member 20471]

B&H in USA have it, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/871017-REG/Canon_ES_52_Lens_Hood.html also shops in Sweden http://www.scandinavianphoto.se/produkt/14050611/canon-motljusskydd-es-52-till-ef-40-2-8-stm. A quick Google, and I found this in UK http://www.mifsuds.co.uk/acatalog/info_11001.html

 

[Loswr]

[quote author=B&H]The ES-52 is a bayonet-mount type lens hood specifically made to fit the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens.[/quote]

Not so sure about that, or at least, it's not a compllete description. I don't see any place on the lens for a bayonet type hood to mount, and I suspect it's a screw-in hood, or it comes with a screw-in hood adapter like the 50/1.8 II.

 

[GT3]

The instruction of the EF 40mm says:

"...attach it to the filter mounting thread ... on the front of the lens, or to the thread ... on the front of the filter that is already fitted to the lens..."

 

[rhysb123]

Thanks all.

I may wait until the ES-52 gets itself over here properly.

Maybe I should just indulge it's tiny proportions a little longer!

Cheers

Rhys

 

[macrodust]

[quote author=B&H]The ES-52 is a bayonet-mount type lens hood specifically made to fit the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens.

Not so sure about that, or at least, it's not a compllete description. I don't see any place on the lens for a bayonet type hood to mount, and I suspect it's a screw-in hood, or it comes with a screw-in hood adapter like the 50/1.8 II.
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Just picked up my shorty forty here in shanghai. It comes with the tiny lens case LP811 and the ridiculously cute ES-52 lens hood, which as Neuro points out, is a screw-in hood. It's so small that I first didn't realize it is actually a hood. Screwed in, it only protrudes 8mm!

 

[crasher8]

[quote author=B&H]The ES-52 is a bayonet-mount type lens hood specifically made to fit the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens.

Not so sure about that, or at least, it's not a compllete description. I don't see any place on the lens for a bayonet type hood to mount, and I suspect it's a screw-in hood, or it comes with a screw-in hood adapter like the 50/1.8 II.

Just picked up my shorty forty here in shanghai. It comes with the tiny lens case LP811 and the ridiculously cute ES-52 lens hood, which as Neuro points out, is a screw-in hood. It's so small that I first didn't realize it is actually a hood. Screwed in, it only protrudes 8mm!
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Did it 'come' with it or were those items separate purchases? Because mine comes tomorrow and I bet you it is only a lens in a styro and cardboard box.

 

[spinworkxroy]

you can use the SAME hood as the 50mm f1.8.. the screw on hood..
it even fits onto a filter that has threads..
I tried using it on my B+W filter and my old 50mm f1.8 hood and they both fit perfectly…
HOWEVER, by doing that..the pancake, isn't a pancake anymore..

 

[Loswr]

Did it 'come' with it or were those items separate purchases? Because mine comes tomorrow and I bet you it is only a lens in a styro and cardboard box.

In many Asian countries, Canon sells all lenses - even the non-L ones - with the hood and pouch included.

 

[Phenix205]

HOWEVER, by doing that..the pancake, isn't a pancake anymore..

;D. I got mine yesterday. Put it on the 5D3. Man, it was light. Very nice image coming out of it.

Currently no plan to add a protective filter or hood. I was actually wondering if the large filter surface would add more reflection or glare. Also, the combo of a B+W filter and the hood would cost about $70 (35% of the lens). The lens is so small that it could be easily cleaned with a lenspen.

 

[macrodust]

Did it 'come' with it or were those items separate purchases? Because mine comes tomorrow and I bet you it is only a lens in a styro and cardboard box.

Yes, they're included here.

 

[Zlatko]

Does that hood actually offer any protection against flare, or is it more for protection against bumps? It is so narrow, consistent with the pancake concept, but I wonder whether it is functional?

By the way, definitely does not come with the hood or the case in the USA.

 

[Wideopen]

^ thats the lens hood? I just put a filter on mines and called it good lol

 

[rhysb123]

I found one in the UK (ebay), ordered it yesterday and it arrived to today

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/52mm-Wide-Angle-Plastic-Tele-Lens-Hood-Telephoto-Screw-DSLR-52-28-70mm-/270837871037?pt=UK_Photography_CameraLenses_Lens_caps_hoods_adaptors_ET&hash=item3f0f31f1bd

Fits perfectly. Only cost 4 pounds!
Bargain.

Rhys

 

[chimpmitten]

I usually try to use a lens hood for bump protection whenever shooting outside of a studio setting, but that thing is so dinky that I don't think I would bother. The 50 1.8 hood might be an option for more extreme situations (mosh pits and the like). Can the lens cap be used while the hood is attached? I assume the hood can not be reversed like the bayonet types can be?

 

[vinfung88]

[quote author=B&H]The ES-52 is a bayonet-mount type lens hood specifically made to fit the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens.

Not so sure about that, or at least, it's not a compllete description. I don't see any place on the lens for a bayonet type hood to mount, and I suspect it's a screw-in hood, or it comes with a screw-in hood adapter like the 50/1.8 II.

Just picked up my shorty forty here in shanghai. It comes with the tiny lens case LP811 and the ridiculously cute ES-52 lens hood, which as Neuro points out, is a screw-in hood. It's so small that I first didn't realize it is actually a hood. Screwed in, it only protrudes 8mm!

Did it 'come' with it or were those items separate purchases? Because mine comes tomorrow and I bet you it is only a lens in a styro and cardboard box.
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yup if you ordered it in the US, then it just comes in a styro and cardboard box. Got mine already, loving this lens!

 

[rhysb123]

The one I bought (see link above) allows the cap to be fitted with the hood still on. But, the hood won't flip round for 'storage' when not in use.

I bought it purely for protection

Rhys.

 

[Zlatko]

In theory, the 50/1.8 hood may vignette on the 40/2.8, especially when stopped down, as the 40/2.8 has a wider angle of view. Or perhaps not. Maybe someone can confirm either way.

 

[macrodust]

The hood is made of aluminium and is actually very nice. It does protect the small front element quite well despite its tiny size, mainly because the hood has an opening that is rather narrow. However, the lens will extend when focussing, and the hood is mounted on the moving front part, so it will not protect the moving mechanism like the hood on the 50mm 1.4 does.

I'd say either put a slim UV filter or the ES-52 hood on for protection. No point having both. Also, stacking both makes the lens quite a bit bigger. And we did buy it for its tiny size, no?

 

[kev8d]

How about using a step up ring? Cheap, slim solution.