I have found the biggest problem with travel is the size of hoods. The 800 PF is fairly compact but that hood is very cumbersome and takes a ton of space in photo bag, photo pack or anything. I am planning an expedition adventure and do not want to have to pack the hood. Does anyone have a good experience with a substitute hood for travel?
Z 800mm PF - Substitute Hood for Travel
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Praise for Zemlin Hoods
After my wife, who has been frustrated by both Canon and Nikon lens hoods, saw a Zemlin hood in action, she said "Finally a well designed hood that works" (or something like that)". Karl (@zemlin ) you hoods are great.
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I have also read good things about the LensCoat Travel hood
My 800 is months, months away so I am still gather information about accessories while I wait... According to a comment on B&H they are recommending the Small size for the 800PF
My 800 is months, months away so I am still gather information about accessories while I wait... According to a comment on B&H they are recommending the Small size for the 800PF
I bought a Zemlin 2-piece hood for my Z 800 mm PF. It packs up smaller for travel than a single piece hood of the same total length. It stil has a significant diameter, so I put the hood in my luggage rather than in my camera backpack. I can also use only a single piece of the 2-piece hood if I want a smaller hood — say when it is windy. In general, I like Zemlin hoods. They seem well constructed and easy to use. I also have one for my 500 mm PF and my Z 100-400 mm lens.
I just got back from another week-long trip, including 2 segments of air travel. I used my carry-on-legal ThinkTank backpack. It held - 800PF with Zemlim hood, 500PF with Zemlin hood, Z9 body, D850 body w/grip, FTZ-II, F-mount 14-24/2.8, F-mount 70-200/2.8 and assorted stuff. It fit, hoods and all.
I also have the collapse able hoods, but unless the end of the lens has a ridge, I find that they do not work well and tend to slip and slide. So, I've switched to bringing the Zemlin hoods and they pack well for me.
I also have the collapse able hoods, but unless the end of the lens has a ridge, I find that they do not work well and tend to slip and slide. So, I've switched to bringing the Zemlin hoods and they pack well for me.
Calson
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I bought the Lenscoat folding hood for a 600mm f/4 and it works perfectly with the 800mm PF. Compact for travel and easy to attach and keep it in place.
I third the recommendation for the Lens coat travel hood..I have both, the large , and small. I use them when traveling, they can be placed flat in your luggage taking up virtually no room. Easy to put on, stay in place, and do what they are suppose to do...
Having just bought one for my 800 PF, you’ll want to get size small. The large size is way too big--found that out when I ordered one and had to return it.
The hood wraps around the 800 PF body very nicely for travel.
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The man who makes Zemlin is on a long ration and is likely to have significant back orders when he returns.
I find the Nikon hood stays in place once the drawcord is tightened around the bayonet end of the reversed hood.
He is shooting at the speedway!