Lens Hoods
Jan 3, 2020 10:10:19 #
All the third party ones I’ve purchased from Amazon have worked as original. No issues.
Tip... look at the number of the item purchased & rating.
Tip... look at the number of the item purchased & rating.
Jan 3, 2020 10:30:39 #
Go to amazon . Vello lens hood. Add make and focal length of lens.. They will have a hood dedicated to that lens. Cost 15to 20 bucks
Jan 3, 2020 10:58:17 #
Nikon well fit better. Are you using this On a zoom lens? if so it will work perfectly with the full range of the zoom
Jan 3, 2020 11:28:45 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
Only problem with second party hoods in very wide lens. Replacing my hood for Sony RX10 III
was the only time I sent back non fitting hoods.
The usual forum arguments are using a protective filter and hood. Believe me well worth it.
Nothing wrong with Amazon 3rd party hoods. Good lens come with a good hood don't lose it.
was the only time I sent back non fitting hoods.
The usual forum arguments are using a protective filter and hood. Believe me well worth it.
Nothing wrong with Amazon 3rd party hoods. Good lens come with a good hood don't lose it.
Jan 3, 2020 12:18:45 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
Get on designed for that lens. Otherwise you will be cropping edges or not fully getting the sun protection.
Jan 3, 2020 12:27:20 #
ecurb
Loc: Metro Chicago Area
Jcday7 wrote:
Just a quick question...should I purchase cheaper lens hoods from Amazon or buy the Nikon brand name? Just want them for my lens to block some stray light from some of my photos... Thanks for your input.
I'd suggest brand name hoods for extreme zooms and third party hoods for primes. I think a good lens shade is cheap protection. Or you can find a bellows lens shade if you want to confuse/impress onlookers. Hasselblad used to sell one but it was for a square format.
Jan 3, 2020 12:28:41 #
Do not buy a petal shaped hood if your front element rotates when you focus.
Jan 3, 2020 13:48:09 #
I've bought several lens hoods from Chinese sellers on eBay. Just search for the hood model number. Prices have been from $1.00 to $3.00 with free shipping. Every one has been a perfect fit to my Nikon lenses. Prices are so low you can always buy the Nikon branded hood later if the knock-off doesn't work for you.
Jan 3, 2020 15:23:35 #
A main reason for a solid hood is that it's cheap protection for the front element of our expensive lenses. My 70-200 came disconnected from my camera (on a shoulder strap that day) and fell glass-down onto gravel mulch. The hood received a couple scratches BUT the lens was untouched.
Jan 3, 2020 15:53:41 #
I purchased an aftermarket hard plastic lens hood for a canon 18-55mm lens. When I set the lens at 55mm I get shadowing in my photos and viewfinder. Obviously the ‘tulip’ portions of the hood are a bit too long. Don’t think I’ll buy another one.
Jan 3, 2020 19:14:49 #
Buck1949 wrote:
I purchased an aftermarket hard plastic lens hood for a canon 18-55mm lens. When I set the lens at 55mm I get shadowing in my photos and viewfinder. Obviously the ‘tulip’ portions of the hood are a bit too long. Don’t think I’ll buy another one.
Wrong hood maybe?
Jan 3, 2020 20:55:07 #
Jan 3, 2020 21:07:28 #
Buck1949 wrote:
Possible. Right size threads and unbranded - so who knows.
look at Canon USA Lens Hoods just to get the correct number for the hood.
https://www.amazon.com/Reversible-Protector-18-55mm-F3-5-5-6-Replaces/dp/B07VRCNB2V/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=canon+lens+hood+18-55mm&qid=1578103702&sr=8-4
Jan 3, 2020 21:11:31 #
smussler
Loc: Land O Lakes, FL - Formerly Miller Place, NY
I've bought 3 off of eBay from vendors in China / Hong Kong. They were dirt cheap. All fit my Nikon lens perfectly and are reversible. Quality seems to match Nikon OEM hoods I have that came with other lenses.
They take about 3-4 weeks to arrive. By dirt cheap, One was $1.67 (+Tax) - shipping included. Image attached. I just received it today. I look at the feedback ratings. Under 95% - I look else where. I don't understand how they can ship it from Asia to US for next to nothing. Bought one - really nothing to lose. After that I bought 2 more for other lenses. OEM shades where $15-$25.
Read the descriptions. Pay with Paypal. I'm very satisfied with them.
BTW, original order had delivery window of Dec 30 to Feb 11. But for the $$ savings, I really didn't mind the wait. Packaged poorly in a bubble wrap type mailer, but all have arrived in one piece & undamaged. Tracking number was pretty useless. Let me know the mailing date and that was about it.
They take about 3-4 weeks to arrive. By dirt cheap, One was $1.67 (+Tax) - shipping included. Image attached. I just received it today. I look at the feedback ratings. Under 95% - I look else where. I don't understand how they can ship it from Asia to US for next to nothing. Bought one - really nothing to lose. After that I bought 2 more for other lenses. OEM shades where $15-$25.
Read the descriptions. Pay with Paypal. I'm very satisfied with them.
BTW, original order had delivery window of Dec 30 to Feb 11. But for the $$ savings, I really didn't mind the wait. Packaged poorly in a bubble wrap type mailer, but all have arrived in one piece & undamaged. Tracking number was pretty useless. Let me know the mailing date and that was about it.
Jan 3, 2020 21:54:43 #
Lens hoods are relatively inexpensive compared to your investment in good lenses. I prefer to stay with the hoods that come with the lens or are made specifically for each lens, usually by the original manufacturer, This way I am assured of no vignetting, jammed or stuck in the bayonet mount issues, and no interference with any kind of helical travel.
As for screw-mount shades and lens attachments- well not every lens has a bayonet mount, especially older, vintage or lenses used on medium format and view cameras.
I have and use many kids of lens shades- bayonet and screw mount, compendium (bellows shades) and over-sized shades for big lenses with mounts way in excess of 77mm.
Even with the finest coated glass, FLARE can be your enemy and rob your high-performance lenses of contrast. If you shoot out of doors, with side and back-lighted subjects, or even in a studio using "kicker" and accent lights at angles in excess of 90 degrees off the camera/subject axis, lens shades, addition gobos, and barn doors are you, friends.
When using filters, polarizers, ND filters and, diffusion attachments you increase the susceptibility to flare. The kens shad also can serve as retaining rings for the filters or, in the case of compendium shades, there is a slot for the filters mounted in rectangular frames.
I like to use the deepest shade possible without vignetting.
As for screw-mount shades and lens attachments- well not every lens has a bayonet mount, especially older, vintage or lenses used on medium format and view cameras.
I have and use many kids of lens shades- bayonet and screw mount, compendium (bellows shades) and over-sized shades for big lenses with mounts way in excess of 77mm.
Even with the finest coated glass, FLARE can be your enemy and rob your high-performance lenses of contrast. If you shoot out of doors, with side and back-lighted subjects, or even in a studio using "kicker" and accent lights at angles in excess of 90 degrees off the camera/subject axis, lens shades, addition gobos, and barn doors are you, friends.
When using filters, polarizers, ND filters and, diffusion attachments you increase the susceptibility to flare. The kens shad also can serve as retaining rings for the filters or, in the case of compendium shades, there is a slot for the filters mounted in rectangular frames.
I like to use the deepest shade possible without vignetting.
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