Hancock’s big phat, totally random tree type (maybe) thing – photo-visual thread……..

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

No mate, its made like that to protect the glass.

 

I know this is granny and eggs and all but have to ask!

 

have you ever tried unscrewing it?

 

I find it hard to imagine Nikon of all manafacturers would do such a ridiculous thing as a permanent hood! if it doesnt screw off, then that is pathetic, Canon would NEVER do that, all lenses like this should have lugs or screw fitting at the lens glass edge?

 

if fixed for certain, GUTTED for you john.

[sean]

I know this is granny and eggs and all but have to ask!

 

have you ever tried unscrewing it?

 

I find it hard to imagine Nikon of all manafacturers would do such a ridiculous thing as a permanent hood! if it doesnt screw off, then that is pathetic, Canon would NEVER do that, all lenses like this should have lugs or screw fitting at the lens glass edge?

 

if fixed for certain, GUTTED for you john.

 

i agree.....to fit a skylight filter if nothing else?

[John Hancock]

I know this is granny and eggs and all but have to ask!

 

have you ever tried unscrewing it?

 

I find it hard to imagine Nikon of all manafacturers would do such a ridiculous thing as a permanent hood! if it doesnt screw off, then that is pathetic, Canon would NEVER do that, all lenses like this should have lugs or screw fitting at the lens glass edge?

 

if fixed for certain, GUTTED for you john.

 

Mate, don’t be gutted – that lens is one of, if not THE best quality optic they have ever produced (you just have to pick and choose your composure).

 

I'm building a collection of glass anyway...i'll just buy another one if needs be.

Edited June 8, 2010 by John Hancock

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Mate, don’t be gutted – that lens is one of, if not THE best quality optic they have ever produced (you just have to pick and choose your composure).

 

I'm building a collection of glass anyway...i'll just buy another one if needs be.

 

Well, quality glass or not, the lens aint much good with a fixed hood, there is another option , canon do this with ultra long lenses that have fixed hoods, a drop in filter that slides through a slot, if the glass is that high a quality, then this might be your situation too.

 

Canon L-Series glass for me! Only ones with fluorite crystal, optics to die for!

 

Not a cheap hobby is it john!

[John Hancock]

....nope, that baby cost me £1300.

[John Hancock]

Sorry for the complete inactively lately, been a little busy with this and that…..

 

Anyway, no pictures of trees, just a few pictures from Yesterdays Hill Climb meeting – see what you think…..

[Mozza]

Loving the second shot John, I bet that sups some juice with those on :thumbup:

[Simon Rotheram]

Loving those mate, why have they got a couple of flies peering out of the engine....?

[Mozza]

Ive always wanted something with dellorto carbs, A guy i knew about 5 years ago had an MX5 with them, It was RAPID

[John Hancock]

Loving those mate, why have they got a couple of flies peering out of the engine....?

 

lol, cheers fella When that Lotus is at full song it would prob suck in most of the wildlife in and around the hill!