Canon LAH-DC20 Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58E) and Hood (LH-DC40) Set for the S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera by Canon Cameras US
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Digital camera reviews of Canon LAH-DC20 Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58E) and Hood (LH-DC40) Set for the S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera
Digital camera Review: A necessary evil
Summary: 3 Stars
This kit does the job. Unfortunately, the Canon soft case recommended for the S2 IS will not work with this adapter on the camera. Canon should have included a lens cap for the adapter rather than a lens hood, which I will probably never use. Without such a cap, the UV filter on my camera is very exposed to damage.Digital camera Review: Adapter and Hood set is a must for every S3 owner
Summary: 5 Stars
To protect the lens the adapter is a must along with a UV filter lens. Then all you need is a good lens cap and you're set. The hood is just for outdoor shots where the sun may cause glare on the lens. It is not for indoor shots and definitely not for any shot with a flash. There is nothing wrong with it. It was made for one purpose, to shield the lens from direct sunlight. If you're not in the sun, take it off. As far as the materials go, I've owned both plastic and aluminum. Metal might feel nice but really, does your camera need to be bullet proof? The plastic is lighter, won't show scratches as much and just plain does what it's supposed to.
New comment, after using the hood adaptor I have found out that if you have the camera set to take a wide shot (zoom all the way out) the hood cuts the corners of the picture off. So you need to be careful when you use it to zoom in just a little so the corners are not cut out of the picture. For most people this would mean probably finding a different hood.
Digital camera Review: As described, but...
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this for my Canon S3 IS so that I can use a protective UV-1 filter and the lens hood. The only problem is that with a filter in place at full wide angle the lens hood can be seen in the corners of the shot. The adapter works fine and fits perfectly and even looks nice. I can use various 58mm filters including my Tiffen circular polarizer which was my biggest reason for purchasing this adapter but if I shoot at full wide angle I cannot use the lens hood in combination with any filters or it ends up in the corners of the shot. A bit of a bugger for me considering I shoot a lot of landscapes.Digital camera Review: Awkward but necessary
Summary: 3 Stars
The color is fine, especially with the new S3 camera. The adapter is fine, but the hood has a lip before the threads start and didn't screw into my Hoya filter that I attached to the adapter. I had to shave the lip down with a matte knife and then sanded with emery cloth into order to get it to engage the threads on the filter. So don't get a thin filter, or prepare for some carpentry work.Digital camera Review: Better than first led to believe by other reviews
Summary: 5 Stars
My Canon lens adapter and hood combination package just arrived today and I felt compelled to submit this review as soon as I had the chance to inspect and test these two items. I was very hesitant to order since several reviews described the material used as rather cheap lastic. I must say that, yes, they are made of some type of 'plastic' but no, they are not the cheap, flimsy, substandard product from what I had gathered from several reviews, not just those on Amazon. Being an engineer, I do appreciate the fine attention to detail on these parts, such as the tight thread form and the overall feel of the pair. Sure, if they are screwed together with some force, they are difficult to unscrew. However, remove the pressure from squeezing your grip at the joint and try unscrewing by holding the opposite ends...when possible. Only then is the force removed from the thread engagement, allowing the clearances necessary for disassembly to return and assist in the process.
My point is that I think that these parts are well made for the purpose. Not only do they facilitate the use of other lenses and to blot out the glares, they help to protect your camera by absorbing impact energy, they look good and they have the Canon endorsement. Speaking of the latter, I contacted Canon to verify materials and workmanship warranty, or lack thereof. I found out that it is a lack, thereof.
Still, for what they do and what they cost to do it, they are good products to own. As a comparison, to use on another S5 IS, I did get an aluminum adapter and rubber hood from Lensmate but must admit that I prefer the Canon. For some reason, I have a sneaking suspicion that on some cold but beautiful winter's day, I will come to appreciate the warmth of the Canon adapter over the cold, starkness of the aluminum, third-party adapter.
I would recommend that you order these if you have the need. Give them a try. There is always a return policy just waiting there to save the day.