Lens Hood for Tokina 12-24 f/4

[Tim White]

I just picked up a (barely) used copy of the subject lens. I like it so far, but my copy didn't come with a lens hood, and I've quickly discovered the hood is definitely needed. My question: Since the Tokina hood is relatively hard to find (my excellent local shop that normally has everything doesn't stock them) I'm hoping someone knows of another option, i.e., maybe a more easily sourced Nikon hood would fit? If so, which model? I can order the Tokina hood from B&H but am in a bit of a hurry and would like to find something more quickly if possible. Any ideas?

 

[pixelharmony]

I don't think the hood is needed that badly. My Tokina on the Canon controlled flare pretty well. I would just order the OEM hood and wait

 

[pixelharmony]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/501691-REG/Tokina_BH779_BH779_Lens_Hood.html

 

[Stephen Hopkins]

I think some of the other 77mm Tokina hoods fit it, but I'm not sure which ones. At one time I had the 12-24/4 and 28-80/2.8... the 28-80/2.8 hood fit the Tokina just fine... I didn't notice any vignetting indoors, but I didn't test it very extensively either. The model number of that hood is BH775... but it's no cheaper than the BH779 intended for the 12-24mm... both can be had for $39.95 from B&H, and both are in stock.

 

[Tim White]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/501691-REG/Tokina_BH779_BH779_Lens_Hood.html

See my original post. :biggrin:

On the walk back to the office with the lens on my D300 I got some multi-colored flare in one corner when the mid-day sun was in or near the frame. Shielding the front element with my hand solved the problem but I don't like shooting one-handed. :biggrin:

 

[Old Walt]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/501691-REG/Tokina_BH779_BH779_Lens_Hood.html

Please don't get me wrong. I know the BH price is fair. But it never ceases to amaze me how much we pay for a simple piece of plastic. I just paid for a new 2.8/17-35 lens hood about 50 $s. Pretty amazing :redface: