recently got a mfo3 lens and I think a protective hood would be very beneficial to stop the glass getting scratched. Does anyone know of any sites I can get the necessary files to download to 3D print a hood.

Think I’ve found what I’m looking for

19 minutes ago, Paul s said:

Think I’ve found what I’m looking for

Could you please post a link?

I made an MFO-1 hood that also fits the SMC diopters. I have not laid hands on an MFO-3 yet to see if its appropriate.

https://makerworld.com/@awkward_swine/collections/16165730?appSharePlatform=copy

18 hours ago, waso said:

Could you please post a link?

Hi I done a search on here on the for the diypedia post all was there really good stuff in there .

Edited February 25Feb 25 by Paul s

Looking at getting an entry level 3d printer now may be worth while

I use the designt from "flowdesign" and realy like it! You find the files in the following post..

6 hours ago, Paul s said:

Looking at getting an entry level 3d printer now may be worth while

Look into a Bambu P1s with AMS as the best cost effective option. If you buy without an AMS you will end up buying it later once you realize how useful it is.

On 2/24/2026 at 2:42 PM, Dave_Hicks said:

I made an MFO-1 hood that also fits the SMC diopters. I have not laid hands on an MFO-3 yet to see if its appropriate.

Dave, I have an MFO-3, we can coordinate at a dive site to confirm sizing. Planning to be at Cove 2 early this Saturday tentatively.

Thanks! Maybe in a few weeks.

I am in Raja Ampat for another couple weeks.

On 2/24/2026 at 9:33 PM, Paul s said:

recently got a mfo3 lens and I think a protective hood would be very beneficial to stop the glass getting scratched. Does anyone know of any sites I can get the necessary files to download to 3D print a hood.

Looking for any feedback and experience on using the MFO-3 with a Nikon Z ff. You don’t happen to be shooting Nikon Paul?

Hi. No sorry I’m using Sony a7. I have only recently got the Mfo 3 so still getting used to it. I like it so far and was really surprised how close I can get the lens to a subject and be able to focus. Off out to the Red Sea soon and looking forward to using it out there

On 4/10/2026 at 3:53 AM, Christian K said:

Looking for any feedback and experience on using the MFO-3 with a Nikon Z ff. You don’t happen to be shooting Nikon Paul?

Someone on Facebook / Alex Mustard group just asked a similar question. I'll share the same answer I posted there:

The MFO-3 only exists because Sony doesn't have a decent lens in the 60mm range. Nikon has an excellent 60mm, so MFO-3 seems like a superfluous product for that system. Instead, using an MFO-1 and SMC-3 gives you a huge range paired with the native 60mm. I'd rather shoot a 60mm and use a diopter than use a 105mm and then "shorten" it with a hack like the MFO-3.

On 4/24/2026 at 3:27 AM, Dave_Hicks said:

Someone on Facebook / Alex Mustard group just asked a similar question. I'll share the same answer I posted there:

The MFO-3 only exists because Sony doesn't have a decent lens in the 60mm range. Nikon has an excellent 60mm, so MFO-3 seems like a superfluous product for that system. Instead, using an MFO-1 and SMC-3 gives you a huge range paired with the native 60mm. I'd rather shoot a 60mm and use a diopter than use a 105mm and then "shorten" it with a hack like the MFO-3.

Not big on macro tbh. I think it was a ”wish” from SONY-shooters, yes, and perhaps especially from Dr Mustard 🙂 Was toying with the idea about getting a z105 so a MFO3 kind of would make sense as a compliment. Perhaps the 60 and adapter plus z105 and its port would be swifter than a z105+MFO3?

Edited 6 hours ago6 hr by Christian K

1 hour ago, Christian K said:

Not big on macro tbh. I think it was a ”wish” from SONY-shooters, yes, and perhaps especially from Dr Mustard 🙂 Was toying with the idea about getting a z105 so a MFO3 kind of would make sense as a compliment. Perhaps the 60 and adapter plus z105 and its port would be swifter than a z105+MFO3?

You can use the Nikon port60 for the 60mm lens and add a 20mm extension to shoot the z105mm lens. Two lenses, one port. Both lenses are excellent and the performance on a Z8, Z5II, Z6III, etc are fantastic.

Even the larger combo of the Nikon z105mm is MUCH smaller (shorter) than the Sony with a 100mm lens/port. Add an MFO3 to the Sony 100 and its seriously big unit.

Edited 5 hours ago5 hr by Dave_Hicks