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Canon EW83E Lens Hood for EF 16 35mm f 2 8L or other UWA Canon SLR Lenses
Specially designed Lens Hood for the CANON 16-35 f/2.8L USM Lens & the CANON 17-40 f/4.0 L USM Lens (CAN 17-40MM/USM)
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Does what its supposed to!!!
First of all, this particular lens hood is “recommended” for several different lenses. I suspect that is why some people find that it is “visible” when looking through the viewfinder at widest angle settings, while others do not. I purchased this for the Canon EF-S 10-22mm lens (used on an EOS 50D) after reading lots of positive reviews. I am a firm believer in the philosophy of always shooting with a lens hood in order to add more protection to the front of the lens, as well as to protect against glare from peripheral light sources.
This hood fit the 10-22mm lens perfectly and is snug. It can be reversed and mounted on the lens for storage, just as with other Canon lens hoods. While it’s usable on several Canon lenses, its flower petal seems to be sized for the 10-22mm lens. I say this because if you experiment with a 1/8th inch tab projecting in to the viewing angle of the lens when set at 10mm, you’ll see the tab paint out a perfect rectangle in the viewfinder as you trace the petal contour. (i.e. the petal is JUST out of sight at 10mm)
The large 77mm front of this lens is hungry to capture stray light from any source, and this hood does a good job blocking some of that unwanted light. I noticed less glare on outdoor shots right away.
As claimed in other reviews, this lens hood does have a large diameter. It’s large petals (top and bottom) are 4.25″ diameter, while its small petals (left and right) are a whopping 4.75″ diameter. The 10-22mm lens is 3.25″ in diameter where the hood attaches. However, this “oversizing” of the hood is intentional and if you look at its molding, you can see that the designers took every possible opportunity to step and flare the petals outward, in order to allow projecting the petals farther in front of the lens (and blocking more peripheral light) without becoming a regular unwanted subject in your photo’s shot at 10mm.
This hood won’t fit in to any of my lens cases while attached to the lens. I’ll live with that for now, but will look to upsize a couple of my cases to remove the step of adding/removing this hood between shooting and lens storage. I don’t mind the extra step, but feel like the less one has to handle any lens, the less likely it will be to get dropped. For that reason, I always mount the lens first, and THEN the hood. Likewise in reverse, always remove the hood while the lens is on the camera, and then remove the lens and move it directly to its case.
I’d strongly recommend this lens hood for the EF-S 10-22mm lens. It’s cheap insurance and does a good job with reducing glare.
3 Stars I guess its a good lens hood
But I purchased it for my wide angle and I guess I’m not doing something right or the lens wouldn’t make a shadow on all of my pics. I just don’t think this lens should have a hood.
Otherwise, it’s like all of the rest of my hoods. Seems sturdy enough.
5 Stars I wish it had been included with the lens
A lens hood is essential. All of my Canon high-end lenses came with the hood packed in the box. The 10mm-22mm lens is a very fine quality lens and feels like one of the pro “L” lenses in construction and in image quality. It is also expensive enough to qualify, so why not include the lens hood?
Since it was not included however it is a necessary purchase.
5 Stars Extra, because 1 just isnt enough
I bought this for my L series because although buying the lense brand new and it comes with one alraedy, i’ve seen that the hood gets scratched.
So i bought another one, in times where i just want to be flashy, i can pull out the new hood and make it look good, haha.
And in case my hood breaks, i have a replacement.
3 Stars Lens hood for 10-22mm wide angle zoom
This is way overpriced for what it is and Canon is too cheap to include it with the lens– shame on them. It is just crazy to have to be “taxed” an additional $30+ on a $700 lens that should come with a lens hood. It works fine, it is just the price that is the issue. I’m kind of sorry I didn’t take the risk of buying a third party brand lens hood. The Canon hood is just made of plastic as is the third party brand (BTW I thought the third party brand was also overpriced at $15+). To me, this hood is worth maybe $10 but certainly no more than $12. Part of the reason I bought the Canon is that Amazon provided free shipping since it was over $25. The $15+ hood got bumped up to over $20 with the shipping. I would have tried the third party brand but there is no telling the quality of those plus the cost difference was to close with the shipping so I just decided to bite the bullet and pay up. It is wise to have the hood especially for bright days but the price is definitely a rip.
Canon EW73B Lens Hood for the EF S 17 85 f 4 5 6 IS USM SLR Lens
The addition of a lens hood can help prevent flares–those circles of light that can accompany images where a strong light source is just outside the fame. These type of lens flares occur when indirect light rays pass through the front lens elements but don’t make it all the way through to the image sensor. Canon’s EW-73B Lens Hood is designed for the Canon EF-S 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM SLR Lens.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars It Worths!
Well, It is just a piece of plastic, right? Not exactly! I bought the third party one from Precision Design which has nothing to do with precision. In fact, it does not fit well on the lens and never locks, I mean, it should lock on the lens when you turn it to the side. Canon charges a lot for its original hood and I definitely think that it should be supplied with the lens! Acting like this, Canon is just playing too much tight. However, I confess that the Canon original lens hood for the 17-85mm lens is of far highest quality than the one from Precision design that I bought. I regret to have bought this third party hood. The Canon one fits perfectly on the lens and has a nice velvet coat inside that I think is intended to protect the lens against scratches. My advice? Well, Pay more and get the one from Canon. It worths!
5 Stars Useful shade
This shade, made by Canon is much better, a better fit and more sturdy than a generic shade sold by a famous NYC store. It is well worth the price, and does not interfere with the use of filters.
4 Stars A cure for circling the end of the lens with your hand!
Sometimes I like a bit of artistic sun flare but I was finding many times where I was trying to hold the camera and take a picture while shading the lens with one hand. Not a real comfortable position. The lens hood makes the lens bulkier and takes a second to put on but it is worth it in my opinion.
5 Stars Simple to use
This does what it is supposed to do. Make sure it can fit in your camera bag while it is still attached to the lens if that’s what you intend to do. It is not small and extra space in your bag is necessary.
4 Stars Almost perfect,
…if it wasn’t for the vignetting. Just be careful when using it.
Vignetting can be reduced through some fast post processing, although many photographers would rarher not do that.
The hood fits perfectly on the lens.
Using a hood makes you more noticeable…also an unwanted secondary effect to many photographers.
All in all, its a must buy: some vignette can be tolerated; but the flare can totally damage your pics.
Canon EW 83J Lens Hood for EF S 17 55mm f 2 8 IS USM Lens
Bayonet, petal form, two-claw removable hood; attachable in reverse.The Canon EW-83J Lens Hood, like all other Lens hoods, is primarily designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of the lens. In addition, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Use this Hood for the 17-40 4.0L on a Crop Sensor
I purchased this hood to work with my 17-40 4L on my Canon 40D. The included hood with the lens is for a full frame sensor and does no good at all when the lense is on the 40D. Because the hood is made for a 17-xx EF-S Lens, it does a much better job of covering the actual viewing angle of the lens. I’ve used this hood for about a week and I get NO vignetting or Lens Flare what-so ever.
Just a note about the cost, I know this thing is over priced. It does have a lot of design that went into it though. The Math behind how these things work is not as easy as you would think. Also, it’s not just “a piece of plastic” it has an anti-glare finish on the inside of the hood that is similar to felt.
Ok, so overall, the hood works REALLY well with the 17-40 4L. (It’s kind of a shame it doesn’t come with the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS)
3 Stars Lens Hood for Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
I am pretty reluctant to buy this hood for my Canon 17-55m f/2.8 due to the price tag. Fortunately, I have Canon 10-22mm and the Canon EW-83E lens hood for this lens. It serves as a work-around for the 17-55 lens. Although it is not optimal for preventing the flare, it works well for the 17-55 lens for the protection purpose. Personally, I consider protection is more important than preventing the flare. So if you have Canon 10-22mm lens and the lens hood EW-83E, you may just use that lens hood for both lenses. I find it pretty convenient, too.
I bought this EW-83J hood since I saw a twenty something dollars sale on Amazon. This is the acceptable price for me. It works well for the 17-55 lens mounted on my Canon Rebel XSI. The hood is longer and narrower than the EW-83E and so it is better to avoid the flare for the 17-55 lens.
Functionally, I should give it 4 or 5 stars. The price tag drops it to 3 stars.
4 Stars A Must Have For Quality Pictures
It is the Canon OEM lens hood for their EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens. It fits perfectly and has three main advantages:
1. Cuts down lens flair
2. Improves contrast and image quality – two for one
3. Offers some protection to the front of the lens.
As has been pointed out in other reviews, this is an expensive piece of plastic and given the cost of Canon glass should be included with the lens purchase. But that is not the case. There are other options available. From some of the reviews I have seen of the knock-offs they do not always fit and/or work as well. So for me, given my Canon investment, I just bite the bullet and add the final piece I feel I get better results with. After all, I could buy cheaper glass.
This hood can be reversed on the lens for storage on the lens, but it will require a larger lens case for storage on the lens, if you use that option. And finally, it is a little tight getting the lens cap on/off with the hood in place, but it is doable.
4 Stars EW-83J Lens Hood for EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
I bought this lens hood for my 17-55mm f/2.8 lens and have been pleased with it so far. It performs as it should. I hate that I actually had to purchase a lens hood based on the price for the lens. That’s on Canon though. In the end I’m happy with it.
4 Stars Caution when using built in flash
The hood is built for the EFS 17-55 mm lens, which is built for crop bodies. The bodies come with a built in flash, so it is natural to assume that everything is compatible. However, if you are using this hood and need a flash, you have to use an external flash. See the pictures of the shadow that the hood will cast when used with the built in flash.
The Canon LA-HDC20 allows you to connect converter lenses to your Canon S2 IS digital camera for increased flexibility. It works with these separately sold Canon converter lenses:
- Canon WC-DC58A Wide Converter Lens: Converts the focal length of the body lens by a factor of approximately 0.75 (35mm film equivalent at maximum wide angle: approximately 27mm) when attached.
- Canon TC-DC58B Tele Converter Lens: Converts the focal length of the body lens by a factor of approximately 1.5 (35 mm film equivalent at maximum telephoto: approximately 648mm) when attached.
- Canon 500D 58mm Close-Up Lens: Double-element accessory attaches to front of lens; changes closest focusing distance from infinity to 500mm (approximately 19.7 inches) from front of lens.
The LA-HDC20 includes a lens hood, which reduces that lens flare will mar your photos, and also helps to shield the lens from scratches and impacts.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star IT STINKS!
THIS IS A TERRIBLE PRODUCT IS MADE OF CHEAP PLASTIC AND AFTER YOU ATTACH IT TO CAMERA THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IT DOES NOT FIT NICE AND TIGHT,IT MAKES THE CAMERA FEEL CHEAP, THE PEOPLE WHO DESIGNED THIS JUNK DO NOT HAVE ANY IDEA OF MEASUREMENTS, IT WOULD HAVE MADE SENSE IF A DIFFERENT COMPANY MADE THIS THING…. BUT CANON MADE THIS…I DON’T GET IT WHY IT DOES NOT FIT PERFECTLY SNUGH.BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARDS GUYS!!
3 Stars OK
This adaptor fits perfectly and easily. My only problems were with the fine thread designed for the lens. It’s understandably fine but, being as it’s made out of plastic it makes it difficult to remove the lens’ at times. Also would of liked it to be painted a charcoal color to match the camera.
1 Star S2 IS lens accessories
I bought the wide converter WC-DC58A and the tele-converter TC-DC58B lenses that go with this adapter. Their magnification, above and beyond the cameras capabilities are so minimal that they are a total waste of money. I am shocked that Canon would sloutch to this level, as to sell a lense that does nothing more than the camera will already do. If Canon is worried about their image, they should not even make this junk available. Guess I need to spend at least $3,000 to come close to what I thought I might get. I am a novice so that’s what these are made for evidently. They look all professional, like you really got something, but you may as well duct tape the bottom of a Coke bottle to the front of your camera and you would get the same results. I am sure it is my fault for not doing more reviewing of the products. Buyers, DO YOUR HOME WORK!!
4 Stars Cheap but effective
The adapter and lens hood are plastic and have a less-than-sturdy feel. However they do mount securely and perform as expected.
Two things to note, the conversion kit does not come with any instructions so you have to figure out how to actually mount it. Hint: the “D-shaped” button at the base of the camera lens releases a small ring at the top of the camera lens by a small turn of the ring. This is where the adapter mounts.
The other item is that at full wide zoom, the corners of a picture may be obscured when using a filter with the hood in place. I’ve had this same problem with film cameras in the past so not a big problem. You should just be aware.
5 Stars LA-DC20
A must Have for anyone wanting to add a telephoto lens or wide angel lens to their S5-IS,
I recommend getting one for each lens, to save time when switching lens, you’ll understand why if you get one!
Canon EW78D Lens Hood for EF 28 200mm f 3 5 5 6 Canon SLR Lens
Specially designed Lens Hood for the CANON EF SLR Cameras, 28-200MM f/3.5-5.6 Lens Provides adequate lens shade for outdoor shooting in bright light.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Lens hood
Nice to have specially when you are outdors – it protects the lens when getting banged around hanging from your neck. Be careful with obstruction shadows when used with a flash.
5 Stars Lens Hood for Canon EF 28-200mm
As beach wedding photographers, our new EF-28-300 lens did not come with this hood. It is a must have for anyone who shoots outdoors! Prevents lens flare / glare from the sun – it screws on in a snap on site and stores for travel right on the lens – just turned inward and screw on. Amazon had great prices and reliable quick delivery!
4 Stars help to remove glare!
Works as it should be. I attached it on XSi and it fits well without gap. You can attach the hood in the opposite direction for easy storage and transportation. The price is a little expensive for a plastic piece.
4 Stars Canon EW78D Lens Hood
This lens hood is what it has been described. The petal shape makes it more attractive.
5 Stars Canon EW78D Lens Hood
Every lens should have a hood not only to prevent glare and lens flare but also for protection from drops and getting banged around. It’s a small price to pay for such expensive camera lenses. I highly recommend it.
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