petal hood can be used.
just that looks like nikon put petal hood on some IF lenses just to show off that they're IF, and make them look prettier.

Oh, cool~

Android multitasking is Nothing beats N900, using Xperia Pro with qwerty, but it doesn't perform up to expectation, no short-cut keys like N900.
Well, there's not much choice now anyway...
Back to topic...

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Added on February 17, 2012, 9:23 amWhy cannot use? IF should be even better, those that extends especially for macro lens it can extend very out, if you add hood, it will be even longer which if you don't know the distance and gets too close, you may it the object/subject.
Go and see Tamron SP90 Macro lens, see how long it extends...

For closer distance, I think it depends, if like above the Tamron SP90, due to the lens extension, you wouldn't wanna get too close anyway; For those with IF, you can get very close, but there's still a minimum focus distance, so if you're too close, it won't be able to focus anyway.
For macro lens especially, the IF can be good and bad, the bad is the Focus Breathing issue.

This post has been edited by Andy214: Feb 17 2012, 09:23 AM

aiyo 77" XP Pro Nano? how much it cost u? any different from the previous ver of XSPro?

i dont know why, but people say petal hood only for wide angle and IF lens, if non-IF where front element will rotate while focus then need to use round hood

i think is because the hood will rotate, so the shorter petal might facing top and bottom, which might cause problem while going wider angle and sunlight on top of the lens might shine inside causing glare because the shorter petal facing upward?

AFAIK there are no official lens equip with petal hood which the lens rotate while focusing.

every lens has it limit on their hood, if you try to extend the hood length it might appear vignetting
manufacturer will optimise the length and usage for you.

I thought you were saying IF lens cannot use petal hood.
For rotating front element, then it's different story, same applies for some filters not just good.

guys, anyone knows any reputable shop in KL? so far i heard there is 1 shop in puduraya and pertama complex but not sure about the shop name..

help~

icic....

hmm....some say filter might drop out on non IF lens, but i play with my cousin's 550D with kitlens no problem

well, i dont use filter since lens hood give a better protection, tested on my 35mm just now

It wont drop out lerr. Well, it might if we didnt screw the filter in properly. Bad thing about rotating front is it's kinda troublesome to use with filters like cir-pol or graduated neutral density

Boeing kat Sungai Wang loh.
another one is Tarita
in the same mall too

if focus properly then screw in the filter should be okay right?

Tarita is a big no-no, my friend was conned by buying a rm600 filter with nikon brand which is non - existent.
price compelling? i guess i had to do some running around kl tomorrow

I would say DO some homework before off to shopping

Nikon filter does exist... but I don't think its that pricey o_O

Hey guys! I was wondering do you guys ever send your lenses for services or just wait for it to stop malfunctioning and send it for repair?

Because I own a mechanical watch and i am suppose to send it for service every 3 years and so or it would do more damage to the watch and cost more in the future..

Thats why i was wondering is it the same with lenses?

something came knocking on my door today

Da King of all UWA zoom lens...

all thanks to u and others for the decision making

No regrets for this lens one la, money well spent IQ is superb.

Wow congratulations!! So whats going to be your 1st landscape shots?