tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post1316941718459747516..comments2024-03-28T07:35:03.350+00:00Comments on Micro 4/3rds Photography: "Home made" hood for the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 pancakeFredrik Gløcknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07523430148487818493noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-32204407100747122192020-06-07T13:41:14.874+01:002020-06-07T13:41:14.874+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.roufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364556698246979520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-64691729877769074882013-05-24T16:50:12.494+01:002013-05-24T16:50:12.494+01:00using a filter AT THE END of the hood defeats the ...using a filter AT THE END of the hood defeats the purpose of the hood itself (stray lights/reflection protection and higher contrast) so if you're using hood just for the protection - why not just use filter only?<br /><br />remember, you're exposing GLASS to outside world so it is the GLASS you need to protect/covered that counts filter as well...<br /><br />why hood then? And in my Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-75484304197235682013-03-27T19:08:53.844+00:002013-03-27T19:08:53.844+00:00I agree that the slim step down ring is mostly goo...I agree that the slim step down ring is mostly good for protection. I haven't found any third party slim lens caps myself. So sorry, I cannot help you here. If you make a search on ebay for "37mm lens cap", then some come up which look fairly slim. You could try some of those?Fredrik Gløcknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523430148487818493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-61419216536880514952013-03-26T13:53:28.113+00:002013-03-26T13:53:28.113+00:00I used this method for my Panasonic 14mm. It does ...I used this method for my Panasonic 14mm. It does not solve the flare problem of the lens but helps protect it somewhat. The problem I have is that it is very hard to find slim 37mm lens caps. The Amazon one shown on this page makes the total size almost as long as the stock 14-42mm lens. Completely defeat the purpose of using the 14mm on my camera. I do sometimes use the slim 37mm cap from my Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-46261308082600280672012-12-05T17:38:54.713+00:002012-12-05T17:38:54.713+00:00Thanks!!Thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-82602996607828991142012-12-04T22:22:32.220+00:002012-12-04T22:22:32.220+00:00Yes, I think that ring will work. It looks like i...Yes, I think that ring will work. It looks like it does not have an excessive diameter beyond that of a 46mm filter ring. Hence, it will not jam the focus mechanism.<br /><br />Step up rings should generally be avoided, and some step down rings extend beyond width of a filter ring, and should likewise be avoided. But this one looks safe.<br /><br />Fredrik Gløcknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523430148487818493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-53452559841001526782012-12-04T21:24:53.711+00:002012-12-04T21:24:53.711+00:00Will this work?
http://www.adorama.com/FLD4637.ht...Will this work?<br /><br />http://www.adorama.com/FLD4637.html<br /><br />I'm worried because you said, "Step up and step down rings should be used with care with the Lumix 20mm pancake. When powering down, the lens retracts the front assembly slightly into the chassis, which will jam and possibly damage the focus mechanism if you attach a ring which is too wide. The following picture Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-41253231839417673812012-08-31T08:24:48.612+01:002012-08-31T08:24:48.612+01:00Great idea. I ordered 2 and 2 37mm lenscaps with a...Great idea. I ordered 2 and 2 37mm lenscaps with a little cord to attach to the camera... The daily search for the lens cap can finally end!!!Nickhttp://www.nickmeertens.nlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-25476856883899036902012-08-15T18:09:20.680+01:002012-08-15T18:09:20.680+01:00Yes, the step down ring makes me feel safer when u...Yes, the step down ring makes me feel safer when using the lens. And it still retains the compact form factor.<br /><br />I just ordered the 37mm lens caps from Ebay. They cost virtually nothing.Fredrik Gløcknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523430148487818493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-33173075406176134182012-08-14T20:23:11.377+01:002012-08-14T20:23:11.377+01:00This is such a great solution. Ordered a step-down...This is such a great solution. Ordered a step-down ring the same night as I ordered my E-M5 and Panasonic 20mm and it finally arrived today. Just perfect. Looks like just enough protection for the front element and negligible size penalty.<br /><br />Pondering whether to get a "real" lens hood for when it rains, but this should probably do.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this. Now I justKallihttp://kal.linoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-19208504684847131142012-06-22T22:28:13.939+01:002012-06-22T22:28:13.939+01:00I am pretty sure this will work with the Lumix 20m...I am pretty sure this will work with the Lumix 20mm lens.<br /><br />With the Lumix 14mm lens, though, I fear that attaching the filter to the step down ring might cause vignetting. This is because the 14mm lens has a quite wide field of view.<br /><br />Try it yourself! Take a picture of the sky without the filter mounted, and then with the filter mounted. Is there more vignetting with the Fredrik Gløcknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523430148487818493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-50394946511926912192012-06-22T20:01:29.671+01:002012-06-22T20:01:29.671+01:00I have both 14mm and 20mm Lumix pancake lenses. Is...I have both 14mm and 20mm Lumix pancake lenses. Is it OK for either lens to fit the 46-37mm step-down ring and then a 37mm filter on top, instead of using just a 46mm filter? I could then use the same 37mm filters on the Zuiko kit lens for my Oly E-PL2.<br /><br />ThanksSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653467087859600714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-71283779768894390562012-04-18T06:27:43.179+01:002012-04-18T06:27:43.179+01:00The same 46-37mm ring works well on the Lumix G 14...The same 46-37mm ring works well on the <a href="http://m43photo.blogspot.com/2010/11/panasonic-lumix-g-14mm-f25.html" rel="nofollow">Lumix G 14mm pancake</a> also, even if it is wider. So I would guess that a 46-35.5mm step down rings works fine on the Lumix G 20mm pancake lens as well, since it has a more narrow field of view.Fredrik Gløcknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523430148487818493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-41271332591386327972012-04-18T02:21:57.838+01:002012-04-18T02:21:57.838+01:00B&H have a 46 to 35.5 mm step-down ring. Would...B&H have a 46 to 35.5 mm step-down ring. Would it be OK, or will a ring like that cause vingeting?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-41316883125151267582012-04-17T06:30:05.399+01:002012-04-17T06:30:05.399+01:00Make a search for "step down ring 37mm 46mm&q...Make a search for "step down ring 37mm 46mm" on Ebay.Fredrik Gløcknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523430148487818493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-42379953360268984112012-04-16T20:39:43.416+01:002012-04-16T20:39:43.416+01:00Var har du hittat denna ring?
NilsVar har du hittat denna ring?<br /><br />NilsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-9087289234728153012011-10-03T05:49:58.909+01:002011-10-03T05:49:58.909+01:00Prone or not, all lenses will flare when things go...Prone or not, all lenses will flare when things go wrong (or right if you want flare) Decreasing the risk of flaring even minimally makes sens to meDaniel Falgerhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15341787937315659377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-30127019599876769772011-09-14T12:12:45.006+01:002011-09-14T12:12:45.006+01:00Great advice! I don't know why I did not think...Great advice! I don't know why I did not think of it for my Samsung NX 30mm pancake: I've been struggling to find a good polarizer at a decente price, but after reading your post I realized I can just buy a step-up ring and use on of my 49mm/52mm polarizers. And have it work as a hood too.<br /><br />Thanks a lot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-82818762127005207212011-06-18T09:04:36.944+01:002011-06-18T09:04:36.944+01:00The 20mm is one of very few lenses that is not at ...The 20mm is one of very few lenses that is not at all prone to lens flare. So in this case a lens hood simply is not needed. Why bother with one, making the lens less compact, when it does not add to image quality?Simonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-24060968899212338692011-05-15T13:51:29.845+01:002011-05-15T13:51:29.845+01:00I find that using a filter increases the flare and...I find that <a href="http://m43photo.blogspot.com/2011/02/using-protective-filters-on-lenses.html" rel="nofollow">using a filter increases the flare and decreases the contrast</a>. However, some might say that a high quality filter is better.<br /><br />If you add a filter, I agree that there might be a chance for vignetting. But it's easy to check if there is any vignetting. Just take a Fredrik Gløcknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523430148487818493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-55075653190517980462011-05-15T12:09:45.123+01:002011-05-15T12:09:45.123+01:00Nice idea. However with a UV filter attached, I gu...Nice idea. However with a UV filter attached, I guess there would be some vigneting. In this case maybe a 46 to 43 mm step down ring would be OK (I couldn't find 46 to 40mm)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-89687094628536910552010-07-11T16:55:16.659+01:002010-07-11T16:55:16.659+01:00Denne var ikke dum...smart ide!Denne var ikke dum...smart ide!Tommy Næsshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027626409270081790noreply@blogger.com