Case/Hood solutions for the Minolta 80-200mm HS APO G
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:25 pm
Thought this might be of use
I got the original hood with the lens, but yearned for something a bit less damageable and something that is deeper - and pretty much disposable ie provides protection
The one you are after is the HB-7II, I got one on eBay for under €4 delivered! This is for the Nikon 80-200mm evidently, but a small modification on the lugs means it's a great fit for the Minolta
I used a Swiss army knife file to remove the plastic parts which sit proud, then fine sandpaper/metal polish to finish it off
Note the raise plastic areas you need to remove After removing them
I got the original hood with the lens, but yearned for something a bit less damageable and something that is deeper - and pretty much disposable ie provides protection
The one you are after is the HB-7II, I got one on eBay for under €4 delivered! This is for the Nikon 80-200mm evidently, but a small modification on the lugs means it's a great fit for the Minolta
I used a Swiss army knife file to remove the plastic parts which sit proud, then fine sandpaper/metal polish to finish it off
Note the raise plastic areas you need to remove After removing them