Excellent responses. That is exactly the reason that I hang out here. I was a bit surprised, as I did not expect you to say that the hood would be of benefit. I am anxious to get the lens and try it under different light and shooting circumstances. I wish I had more time, I have been soooo busy lately but we will be going on a shooting trip soon to Canada so I will have plenty of photos soon.
I tried an experiment at home. I put a hn-31 hood (supplied with a 85mm f1.4 lens) on a 17-55 set at 28mm and saw no vignetting when I photographed a white wall. Can I expect the same from the 28 with a step up ring? It seems it should work and I would have one good hood for two lenses. I will probably order a 28mm lens Monday. I figure I might as well get it before my trip instead of waiting and using it to take duck pictures.
Paul, you and Gaye especially have been very helpful and I really appreciate your posts and responses. But thanks to all Cafe members who have thrown in thier 2c worth. I always say there is no dumb question, but if I keep going at this rate, I will definitely find one.