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Kenneth Zee

Jul 291 min read

Limited edition : Baked Matt Black Paint Finish OLJ Lens Hood

We are please to announce that we will produce limited number of matte black paint OLJ lens hood this year. Inventory should be...

Kenneth Zee

Sep 18, 20231 min read

Patent Pending for Approval

Expertly designed, meticulously crafted, and adorned with an elegant black paint finish on brass, our lens hood stands as a bespoke...

Kenneth Zee

Sep 9, 20231 min read

Conducting Inspection of Initial Batch of Painted OLJ Hoods

On July 10, 2023, Masaya Toji and I conducted a visit to Abe Tosou Company Limited in Tokyo, Japan, with the purpose of assessing the...

Kenneth Zee

Sep 7, 20231 min read

Examining the appearance of the OLJ Type 2 lens hood on the Leica Noctilux 50mm F0.95 ASPH

Before we make a decision about designing a unique lens hood for the Leica Noctilux 50mm F0.95 with our patent-pending design, we wanted...

Kenneth Zee

Sep 5, 20231 min read

Utilizing a 55mm to 62mm step-up ring, we've given the iconic Zunow 5cm F1.1 lens a fresh and update

By employing a 55mm to 62mm step-up ring, we've given the iconic Zunow 5cm F1.1 lens a fresh and updated appearance. Interestingly, the...

Kenneth Zee

Sep 1, 20231 min read

Original Nikkor 5cm F1.1 vs OLJ Type 2 Lens Hood

OLJ Type 2 lens hood is expertly designed, meticulously crafted, and adorned with an elegant black paint finish on brass. Despite its...

Kenneth Zee

Aug 28, 20231 min read

"Expanding Horizons: More OLJ Hoods Soon to Embrace a Variety of Leica Lenses"

1) Our OLJ original lens hoods are compatible with many vintage Leica lenses. We hope to have them available soon. Summaron-M 28mm...

Kenneth Zee

Aug 28, 20232 min read

"Explore Our Collection of OLJ Lens Hoods Designed for the Following Nikkor Lenses"

Nikkor Lenses with Leica Thread Mount (39mm Screw) Wides Angle Lens W=Nikkor 2.5cm F4 - filter diameter = 34.5mm, OLJ Type 5...