Nikkor Z 40mm f/2

[Birna Rørslett]

In fact, using a longer hood on the Z 40mm f/2 confers advantages when the lens is used in bad weather. Also for IR, the longer the shade, the better, as IR photography always is prone to flare issues.

[F2F3F6]

Hello Birna, the HN21 was the lenshood for the 3,5/75-150 series E, the 2,0/85 had the lenshood with spring called HS10.

[Birna Rørslett]

I used the HN-21  on my 85/2. I positively dislike the "snap on" hoods which all tend to be rather "snap off". Udsually I glue the springs with epoxy glue.

[richardHaw]

I actually like this lens a lot. I don't know why many people are shitting on this lens despite knowing that it's made for economy and compactness 

[Claus]

I always have to smile.
You buy the Z 40mm because of its compactness and... then attach a large lens hood to it.

[Gil Aegerter]

A lens like this is great for travel -- super compact to put in your bag. And if you might face conditions where a lens hood makes sense, that can go in separately. So there's really no size penalty.

[BruceSD]

I always have to smile.
You buy the Z 40mm because of its compactness and... then attach a large lens hood to it.

Two different times I went shooting with National Geographic photographers.   All three of them had the biggest lens hoods I've ever seen on lenses.   They told me when you're a pro and demand ultimate quality, you should use the largest lens hood that the lens will accommodate.   

Also, if you look closely at the photo of the large hood, under it you will see an IR filter.  Large lens hoods are critical when shooting serious IR images.

I always try to wring the best quality out of my gear.  If I didn't feel that way, I guess I'd just shoot my smart phone all of the time.

[Claus]

...They told me when you're a pro and demand ultimate quality, you should use the largest lens hood that the lens will accommodate.   

Ok, the best... for a pro... ultimate quality... with the Z 40mm ... Interesting at least...

Also, if you look closely at the photo of the large hood, under it you will see an IR filter.  Large lens hoods are critical when shooting serious IR images.

This is a point I understand completely

[Birna Rørslett]

There is no contradiction between 'pro' and using the Nikkor 40/2. This lens is more than good enough.

Images are created by the photographer.

[Gil Aegerter]

True dat.

[KarlMera]

You buy the Z 40mm because of its compactness and... then attach a large lens hood to it.

A short rectangular hood could be a solution, would be more effective than a round hood

[Birna Rørslett]

A short rectangular hood could be a solution, would be more effective than a round hood

That's true, but optimally would require a bayonet-type mount for the hood.

[KarlMera]

The lens has 52mm? Not optimal, but a cheap alternative?

[Birna Rørslett]

The hood is square, but in my opinion way too wide/short for the 40/2.
Perhaps the small hood for the CV 90mm/3.5 might be used. I have to check

Update: it works. But the appearance is funny.

[Fons Baerken]

The Thypoch have square hoods!

https://thypoch.com/en/simera