On Sat, 11 Sep 2004, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Kostas Kweried: > > > Another question, I am afraid: it turns out I have the 49mm hood for > > the Takumar 28/3.5. This uses the same mechanism as the 18/3.5, > > whereby you turn the hood against the ring that attaches to the lens > > to tighten it. Will this work with a step-down ring, or will there be > > too little lip to attach?
> I've not tried that with that particular hood. I think a lot would have to > do with the outside diameter of the step ring. Maybe I'll check it out > myself as I've had the same thought a few times, but never acted upon it. I just bought a Tak 35/2 hood which screws on the lens. This means I need a step-down ring. I will try both once I get the step-down. Kostas
