500 f/4 Lens Hood

[Sinh Nhut Nguyen]

I have a 500 f/4L IS and I shoot handhold. During a long shoot I tend to set my lens hood first on the ground, and the ground can be wooden boardwalk to gravel to congrete. Over the time I see straches and dings on the rubber-front end of the hood. Is there any way to to protect this area of the hood? Thanks for the answer.

[Wes]

I would try some black electrical tape to cover it in orget some black 1/4 or 3/8 inch water tubing and split and then slip it over the edge. Just some thoughts.

[HiFiGuy1]

Nate,


Try some gaffers' tape. It is like electrical tape, but tough cloth instead of vinyl.


I would personally, if I had a 500 f/4, use a 100% silk pillow cover filled with the petals of roses, but that's just me.

[Sinh Nhut Nguyen]

thanks guy, I'll take a look into the tap and the tubing.

[alexniedra]

I would personally, if I had a 500 f/4, use a 100% silk pillow cover filled with the petals of roses, but that's just me.


Second that!