Canon ET-65B Lens Hood for EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS and DO IS USM Lenses by Canon Cameras US
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Digital camera reviews of Canon ET-65B Lens Hood for EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS and DO IS USM Lenses
Digital camera Review: Does the job
Summary: 4 Stars
I like the lens hood just fine. It's a decent size and IMO protects the front element of the 70-300 f4-5.6 just fine. It's just since the lens telescopes out when focusing and zooming, the hood adds to the already long lens.
The cool thing about this lens is that the inside is lined with this suede-like material. I guess it's to help disperse the flare better, which is nice, but it can also get kind of linty.
I agree w/ the other review who said that it sucks that Canon doesn't include these necessary accessories, but it is what it is. Fork over your cash!
Digital camera Review: Does what it says
Summary: 3 Stars
A little flimsy, it already has a small crack, but does what it says. Baby it.Digital camera Review: Expensive but worth it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Unfortunately I ordered the wrong size in this item but it really is a must have for all lenses. They are pretty expensive for being made of plastic but they get rid of the "haze" that was a huge problem in my pictures so definitely worth it!Digital camera Review: Good Price
Summary: 5 Stars
I am glad that amazon can offer just about anything that you would want. Was glad to find this product online at a good price. If I had to buy from a local dealer would have pay more than what it was worth. Keep up the good work amazon.Digital camera Review: Good design, bad materials
Summary: 2 Stars
I was deeply dissapointed in this lens hood. Given that the cost is about 10% of the cost of the lens for which it was intended (the 70-300 IS in this case) I expected it to be of stiff durable polycarbonate.
-Positives-
fulfills the basic function of a lens hood- prevents flare, etc.
The bayonet locking system is excellent, much easier to deal with than scew-on type lens hoods.
that's about it.
-Negatives-
The polycarbonate is so thin I half expect it to be translucent.
The hood must be gripped by the base to remove it, as grippng the thin end of the hood may break it; or at least it feels like it may break it.
Its very long. Especially on the 70-300 which is already a long lens, this makes a fully extended zoom about a foot long. That's pretty conspicuous.
It's very overpriced vs. generic lenses ($50 vs. $5-10 for rubber or metal).
I traded it in and went with a kalt rubber lens hood. 2 stars for the great bayonet design, but the rest of it is weak.