Loosened Hood grip on Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8

I read sometimes here a write-up on how to tightened or adjust the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 when the part that hold the hood is loose.
Can someone please point me in the right direction. Thanks.

Mufutau

mufutau55 wrote in post #9524325
I read sometimes here a write-up on how to tightened or adjust the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 when the part that hold the hood is loose.
Can someone please point me in the right direction. Thanks.

Mufutau

Here below is a video to correct the issue:

http://www.youtube.com …Oj-7MAO_w&feature=related

Regards,

I did the fix its easy and fixed it like a charm

Thanks very much. I will attempt this evening.. looks simple enough.
The you-tube video is very helpful.

Mufutau

Silverfox1 wrote in post #9524349
Here below is a video to correct the issue:

http://www.youtube.com …Oj-7MAO_w&feature=related

Regards,

Thanks for the encouragement. I will attempt this and post the result.

Mufutau

k4show wrote in post #9524433
I did the fix its easy and fixed it like a charm

I did this, and I broke the plastic ring that covers the screws while trying to put it back on. It doesn't snap back into place very easily.

Luckily, you can buy it from Tamron for $1.12 + $3 shipping....lol

Thank you. Very good info on this.. I shall be careful with this.

Mufutau

Kingnog wrote in post #9525821
I did this, and I broke the plastic ring that covers the screws while trying to put it back on. It doesn't snap back into place very easily.

Luckily, you can buy it from Tamron for $1.12 + $3 shipping....lol

Thanks guys. Operation successful, I did it, but it was hard getting the ring back on those little holes after tightening the nuts.

Mufutau

cool, thanks, ill have to try this on mine as it is a bit loose

Kingnog wrote in post #9525821
I did this, and I broke the plastic ring that covers the screws while trying to put it back on. It doesn't snap back into place very easily.

I did the same thing on my 17-50mm.. I never replaced the ring but painted to screws black with a Sharpie.. It looks kind of rough but once covered with a UV filter all is sweet..

That's another good way to do it.. Thanks for sharing that tip.

Mufutau

yogestee wrote in post #9529770
I did the same thing on my 17-50mm.. I never replaced the ring but painted to screws black with a Sharpie.. It looks kind of rough but once covered with a UV filter all is sweet..

I had no idea there was a fix for this. I bought my lens with this issue and I got it for significantly cheaper because of it. That makes me happy. Fixing it tonight! Thanks for this thread! People helping people.

I fixed mine too. But correct, the plastic ring is difficult to put back in place. But success eventually.

zelseman wrote in post #9533276
I had no idea there was a fix for this. I bought my lens with this issue and I got it for significantly cheaper because of it. That makes me happy. Fixing it tonight! Thanks for this thread! People helping people.

It seems to be a problem on 17-50mm only.. My four year old Tamron 28-75mm has never come lose.. I find this strange as the arrangement and hood are identical.. Maybe I'm just lucky..

I repaired my 17-50 as well, no real problems, but I did use lock-tite on the threads (the removable kind) to prevent it from happening again. I think it's caused by the torque applied when installing and removing the hood.