agrumpyoldsod
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Why vignetting? The Nikon Hood does not do this, nor did my shorter Zemlin Hood on the Z800.
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zemlin
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Vignetting is not a concern with a short hood. For a hood to vignette on an 800mm lens, it would need to be around 400mm long, so not an issue on an 800mm lens.
Longer hoods keep water off the front element when shooting in rain, snow, or water spray. If you only shoot with the sun at your back a short hood is not likely any concern. Once direct light starts to land on the front element the image can start to wash out, so the shorter you go the greater the likelihood that this can happen. Coatings on new lenses are very good, so that helps mitigate the issue.
Longer hoods keep water off the front element when shooting in rain, snow, or water spray. If you only shoot with the sun at your back a short hood is not likely any concern. Once direct light starts to land on the front element the image can start to wash out, so the shorter you go the greater the likelihood that this can happen. Coatings on new lenses are very good, so that helps mitigate the issue.
I got a short (just over 3 inches) aftermarket 3D printed hood for my Sony 600 f4 from a guy named John Wolff. It may be a placebo effect but I swear I’ve gotten consistently better shots since receiving it (about 7 weeks ago). If that’s true I think it’s because the lens is just thaaaat much more stable and easier to handle this way.
I would think vignetting would be a problem with longer hoods........ Lens/light flare/glare/rain/debris would be a concern with shorter hoods....
I'm getting a shorter hood than OEM. Always shoot (or try) to shoot with the sun at my back so I'm not concerned with flare.
Thank you Karl. I will be ordering a hood and cap as soon as I know my 800 is on the way
zemlin
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I have the design done for the Nikon 400mm f/4.5, but I'm shutting down sales on my site on Monday the 19th - I'm not going to drop a new product and then close the doors. I will list the new hoods on the site during my break. I will resume sales on January 2nd. Thank you all.
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The placebo effect is real though.
MikeJ
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So the Zemlin hood I ordered for my Nikon 200-500mm arrived today, and I could not be happier. Aside from being much more robust that the OEM hood, attaching it seems stronger and like it latches tighter. Plus it's smaller in diameter at the front end so it fits in my Lowepro lens case better.
And don't forget the 2 packs of Smarties!
Thanks, Karl!
And don't forget the 2 packs of Smarties!
Thanks, Karl!
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agdoherty
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grabbed a set of caps and corresponding hoods (the longer than OEM version because why not get something different than straight replacements.) very nice out of the box, and simple to install. can't imagine why a cap isn't standard on these extra large lenses, it's so much easier to deal with. interested to see how long they last. 3D printing is amazing.
Saint
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I love my Zemlin hoods for my Sony 600 f.4. He makes 4 lengths for that lens. 70mm 97mm 132mm and 165mm which is the same size as the stock hood. I bought the 97mm for my short hood and I love that length btw, and the 165mm length which is the stock length I use in poor weather conditions. I bought 2 hoods so I don’t have to remove the mounting bracket each time I want to change hoods. I was considering the 70mm, but that seems so short, lol.
Just installed my Zemlin lens hood. I just went slowly and followed Karl's installation video carefully! 
Hope to get mine soon. I order a week or so ago. Probably will get them after the holiday, hope Karl is taking time off for the holidaysJust installed my Zemlin lens hood. I just went slowly and followed Karl's installation video carefully!
zemlin
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I have shut sales on the site down for a couple weeks, but I will get all pending orders out as soon as I'm able. Yours is queued up for fitting and shipping today. The site will go live again on January 2nd. Thanks!
MikeJ
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Good for you, Karl! You certainly deserve some time off. Thanks for the great product you produce, and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
I have seldom seen such great service. Have a great holiday
Calson
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I have no issues with the Nikon hood on my 800mm PF but the special Nikon lens cover is a bit difficult to quickly remove from the lens. I switched to use the LensCoat 3x-Large Hoodie lens hood cover that works for lens 6.25" to 7" in diameter that I had used with my 600mm f/4E lens. This hoodie lens cover works perfectly and is sell for $28.
I, too, like using the LensCoat hoodies!
PhD69
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Good news !
Received a few minutes ago "Your items have been shipped."
Thank you Karl
Received a few minutes ago "Your items have been shipped."
Thank you Karl
PhD69
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This morning, I received the lens hood and cap for my Sony 600mm f4 GM, delivered by Fedex, here in France.
Everything is in order from a delivery point of view.
I have to install them and test them in the field.
@zemlin Karl, thanks for the quick manufacturing and shipping and happy end of the year.
Everything is in order from a delivery point of view.
I have to install them and test them in the field.
@zemlin Karl, thanks for the quick manufacturing and shipping and happy end of the year.
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A longer hood will cause vignetting, not a shorter hood
Just installed hoods on my 180-400 and 800 F/6.3. Slightly differ procedure but other than fumble fingers when I dropped the tiny allen key several times, all went smoothly.
I have some arthritis in my thumb joints which is moderately painful most of the time....seems "dropped the tiny Allen key several times" has become a national past time for me....lol
I'm seriously considering a Zemlin hood for the Nikon Z 100-400 and would like some feedback on hood length....for those who've bought....which length did you choose and would you choose it again?
Standard length and yes. I bought a short 400 F/4.5 Zemlin hood and thinking of adding a std length hood (same as Nikon hood)