I am going to get the above mentioned lens and was wondering what kind of lens hood I should get with it. The standard one that is recommended is the plastic HB-7 while there is a metal HN-28 also designed to fit this lens if I am not mistaken. I also noticed that the HN-28 is more cylindrical while the HB-7 is flared more like a cone. Is there any difference besides the point that the HB-7 is a bayonet mount and the HK-28 is a screw on? By the way, I have read one thread here about the HB-17 (for the AFS version of this lens) is not compatible with this lens. Is this true? Has anyone tried it out yet? Thank you in advance for you replies.

-- Gerald H Ling (gling@ecs.umass.edu), April 24, 2001

Answers

The newer hood for the AF-S lens is not compatible, because the bayonet is different.

I have the HN-28 for my 80-200/2.8D because (a) I prefer a metal hood and (b) I prefer a screw-on hood. The screw-on hood makes adjusting a polarizer a snap - just twist the whole thing.

-- John Kuraoka (john@kuraoka.com), April 24, 2001.

The dedicated hood for the 80-200mm f/2.8 lens with tripod collar is the HB-7. I guess the HN-28 is for the older model, but it probably works. By the way I have one for sale if you are interested.

-- Jorge Ortega (ortegajorge@globetrotter.net), April 24, 2001.