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Mystery of the Century...

Discussion in 'Open Discussion' started by Bill Gordon, Jul 11, 2010.

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  1. Bill Gordon

    Bill Gordon Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    I wonder why Olympus did not make and/or include lens shades with the lenses for the m-4/3rds cameras?? Any thoughts??
     
    Bill Gordon, Jul 11, 2010
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  2. Brian Mosley

    Brian Mosley Administrator Emeritus

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    No idea, but they're pretty good for flare resistance and the ZD 14-42 lens hood actually fits the mZD 14-150.

    Cheers

    Brian
     
    Brian Mosley, Jul 11, 2010
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  3. Bill Gordon

    Bill Gordon Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    What 14-42mm lens hood...I didn't get one with the lens. I guess that is my argument....they didn't make a hood for that lens or the 17mm
     
    Bill Gordon, Jul 11, 2010
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  4. bilzmale

    bilzmale Mu-43 All-Pro

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    I think Brian is referring to the 4/3 version of that lens (ZD as against mZD).
     
    bilzmale, Jul 11, 2010
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  5. Bill Gordon

    Bill Gordon Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    I understand...my question is why did they not include a lens hood with these lenses as they did with the 4/3rds lenses. That is the question...does anyone know the reasons behind this? Sorry to be such a pain in the but, but most manufacturers now do include a hood.
     
    Bill Gordon, Jul 12, 2010
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  6. bilzmale

    bilzmale Mu-43 All-Pro

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    Bill I no longer have that lens but perhaps it's the 'folding' design that precludes a hood. I know where you are coming from - all my Pana lenses (except the 20mm) came with hoods.
     
    bilzmale, Jul 12, 2010
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  7. LisaO

    LisaO Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Lisa
    Save money = make more money selling a separate one
     
    LisaO, Jul 12, 2010
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  8. Streetshooter

    Streetshooter Administrator Emeritus

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    Bill,
    If they include a hood with the lens, then you don't get to pay extra for it as an assessory.
     
    Streetshooter, Jul 12, 2010
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  9. Bill Gordon

    Bill Gordon Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Again, I can't understand why. I have been using Olympus from the E-10,E-20,E1, E-3 and the E-520...all with removable hoods and now with the m-4/3rds they have changed their pattern...I can't believe that it is to make more money for an accessory, not Oly, there has to be a reason.

    We have people on this panel that have a very close relationship with Olympus and I am sure that they could ask and find out why because it is a major change in their marketing policy.
     
    Bill Gordon, Jul 12, 2010
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  10. fks

    fks New to Mu-43

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    olympus doesn't even offer a hood for the kit lens, so there's no extra money to be made there :confused: 

    from what i've read, those who have installed aftermarket hoods have AF problems. the motor in the lens seems to be very weak.

     
    fks, Jul 15, 2010
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  11. Streetshooter

    Streetshooter Administrator Emeritus

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    This is true.
    I bought the hood for my 9-18, it's designed for it and works fine.
    Why wasn't it included with the lens?
     
    Streetshooter, Jul 15, 2010
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  12. Brian Mosley

    Brian Mosley Administrator Emeritus

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    Bill, I will ask the question... it will be interesting if there's an answer other than 'none needed'.

    Cheers

    Brian
     
    Brian Mosley, Jul 15, 2010
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  13. BartonFlyer

    BartonFlyer Mu-43 Regular

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    BartonFlyer, Jul 15, 2010
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  14. Djarum

    Djarum Super Moderator Subscribing Member

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    Jason
    On internally focusing lenses, a lens hood works. Not sure about the kit zoom. The focuser mechanism might not be able to handle the weight of the hood. I would imagine wide angle lenses are more susceptible to flare and those should include one.
     
    Djarum, Jul 15, 2010
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  15. Streetshooter

    Streetshooter Administrator Emeritus

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    I asked my rep why the hood wasn't included with the 9-18.
    He said the hoods weren't out of production when the lenses were starting to ship.
    I then asked why there was no cut out or space in the lens box.
    He then changed the subject.
     
    Streetshooter, Jul 15, 2010
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  16. Amin Sabet

    Amin Sabet Administrator

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    I can think of a couple reasons: 1) Cost cutting; 2) Size: If people walk around with hoods on their Pen lenses, the Pen looks larger, which makes it less appealing to others looking on.
     
    Amin Sabet, Jul 15, 2010
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  17. Streetshooter

    Streetshooter Administrator Emeritus

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    Amin,
    I'd like to think you are right on the aesthetic issue.
    The financial issue bothers me.
    I have never used hoods even on my Leicas.
    The 9-18 for some reason, with me is a must have.
    The position over my shoulder puts the lens right against my arm. The hood keeps the glass away.

    So I bought the hood but felt it should have been included.
    It's not a low priced lens.

    On a side note, I have replaced the 9-18 cap 4 times already.
     
    Streetshooter, Jul 15, 2010
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