Tokina 10-17 gold letter flare/reflection?

Merry Christmas Everyone,

Santa was very kind and placed a Tokina 10-17 under the tree for me (and I should add from me). Before I get to use it on the weekend I just need some advice about the gold lettering on the lens and if it flares/reflects in the dome port. I found this to be a problem at times with the Nikkor 10.5, with the advise being to cover the gold lettering. The Tokina doesn't have as much 'gold bling' as the Nikkor so has anyone had this problem?

Regards

Nigel

The gold lettering is not around the front element* (It's on the lens barrel; therefore, much less likely to reflect back on to the dome.). I have the 10-17. But, haven't shot it underwater yet. If you're concerned with possible reflections from the gold lettering cover it with black electrical tape.

Take Care,

ChrisS

*Note: some of the Nikkor wide angle primes have white lettering surrounding the front element (24mm, 28mm, 35mm); I have had problems with that lettering reflecting off the dome and appearing in images. Solution: use a black permanent marker to cover all the white lettering.

Good old Santa, eh? I've not heard of that problem before but would be interested to hear how you get on. Its not been a problem with my 10.5mm in a Subal FE port. I've just got the Tokina 10-17 but havn't had it in the water yet.

Have used the lens with a 6" & 8" port in an Aquatica housing without any flaring at all. It's a great lens you won't be disappointed. Make sure however you don't have any dust on the inside of your dome as the lens can focus on it.

I have not had the problem myself with the Tokina and an 8" Ike dome.

Biggest problems I have had have been the Nikon 10.5b and 6" ike dome which came with some ugly reflections from the stem / dome join, but that is a different story and one that the larger dome fixed for me.

Good old santa.

Paul C