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Are you using original lens hoods?

Started Jun 21, 2014 | Questions thread
GordonAtWork
GordonAtWork Regular Member • Posts: 482
Re: Are you using original lens hoods?

The only hood I have which isn't a Canon one is for the 50mm f1.4. I did have one which screwed into the filter thread but since the 50 is famed for its fragility, if it got a knock then the lens barrel would take the force and no doubt break the af drive.

I got a third party one from China which is a proper bayonet fit and that protects the lens properly and does a good job of shading the lens too. Overall, I'm happy with my choice and it's made of a very similar quality/feel plastic as the Canon ones I own.

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