Canon EW-73B Lens Hood For 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS EF-S and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lenses by CANON / DIGITAL RIVER
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EW-73B Lens Hood For 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS EF-S and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lenses
Digital camera Review: Maybe it works, but stores funny -- also, overpriced!
Summary: 3 Stars
I've honestly yet to use this in a scenario where it may be needed, but I can say that the "storage" option where you flip it and store it on the lens sucks -- can barely work the zoom with it on like that!
Given the high price (as far as chunks of extruded plastic go), it seems it may be better to just use your hand or had for the same effect -- after all, they both store quite conveniently!
On the good side, this did not catch on fire or kill my baby. So... I guess it's got THAT going for it. Also, it did not explode when I touched it.
Digital camera Review: Nice Lens Hood
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this lens hood to go with my 18-135mm kit lens that came with my 60d. at the time of purchase it was less than $20 dollars. the generic brands are usually under $10 dollars but with my past experience with generic lens hoods i wanted to try a canon lens hood. it was basically half of the regular price so i decided to buy it. i liked this lens hood a lot because it fit nice on my lens hood and i didn't have to force anything. it was a perfect fit and slipped on easily. i also liked that when you are not using it you can flip it inwards some generic lens hoods do not have this feature so i believe that this alone was worth the extra price.Digital camera Review: Nice, but be careful of using it with a flash
Summary: 4 Stars
The hood is nice, and it functions as it should (to block stray light). However, be careful when using your camera's built-in flash and shooting in the wide angle range of your lens, as the flash will cast a shadow of the hood on your subject, which will appear in every photo. You must remove the hood to use your flash in this case. Also, when the hood is reversed (in storage position), it blocks easy access to the focus and zoom rings on the lens. It is too bad that it is not designed to allow shooting in the stored position.Digital camera Review: Original Packing... Great Product.. A must have for all lens
Summary: 5 Stars
If you photograph outdoors, you need to have this in your kit along with the UV filter. Its original canon and priced just right.Digital camera Review: Pros and Cons
Summary: 4 Stars
Pros:
- Reduces flare and ghosting when shooting in bright light.
- Helps protect your lens from dirt and scratches.
- Somewhat protects the lens in case of a fall. Better to break the hood than the front element.
- Makes you look more like you know what you are doing and helps to keep others from carelessly walking in front of you.
Cons:
- Will increase lens movement in windy situations, kind of like a sail on a boat.
- Takes up more room in your bag, even when reversed they still add to the diameter of the lens.
- People take more notice of you, will help to blow your cover if you are trying to keep a low profile.