 simple, functional and useful |
| Review Date: February 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Ahamed B. Iqbal, |
Lens hoods like this are useful for a number of reasons...
1)Some degree of Protection in case you drop the lens/camera- the idea is that the hard plastic will absorb the impact and either get damaged or pop off the lens, therefore the glass of the lens and the lens body won't be affected.
2)Blocks stray light from getting into the image-If you are shooting in strong light this will limit the light that enters the lens to only what you are shooting at (there is actually felt inside the lip of the hood to absorb additional light). This will prevent lens flare or spots on the image.
3)Allows you to shoot against glass/other surfaces- This is particularly useful if you are shooting in an aquarium or a museum and want to avoid the reflection of existing light on the light. With the hood you can press against the glass, eliminating stray light.
This particular lens hood is very well made, with Felt on the inside and perfect fit for the 50 f/1.4 lens. Because the lens is prime (fixed) it is a regular cylinder shape and does not extend that far past the lens (maybe an inch and a half). |
it works
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| Review Date: July 23, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Midwestern Dad, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
I got this as much for safety as anything. If I should drop my lens, a solid lens hood will help. Plastic construction will absorb some of the impact without transmitting all of it, as a metal hood would. Hopefully it will eliminate occurances of flair, although with the Canon 50mm f1.4 lens, that's not a big issue to begin with. It also can keep dust and debris off the lens surface if you're shooting in a less-than-ideal environment.
It twists on and off the lens easily. When it's on, it's very snug and secure. Kind of pricy for a piece of plastic, but Canon's in business to make money. |
... to serve and protect
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| Review Date: March 18, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mark Hunsaker, Chicago, IL |
| Besides the unreasonable price for all Canon hoods, this one looks great and performs as advertised. It has a black felt interior lining and a firm twist on installation. Besides cutting down on stray lighting, it most importantly protects my lens from getting damage. The lens is heavy enough to make my camera lean forward when sitting down, and the hood provides a convenient resting spot instead of touching the lens. |
the final touch to my favorite portrait lense
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| Review Date: October 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Thomas Roger Henrichsen, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| My 50mm 1.4 is one of my strongest weapons, when lights get low and I still want to capture the moment as authentic as possible - or when shooting portraits with a fully blown backgroud. And the ES71II adds the last touch - both in controlling the light and visually. It' also great protection working in busy environments. |
Great...and expensive.
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| Review Date: December 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Adam Dickerson, Austin, Texas |
| It works as any other overpriced hood should, it protects the lens during use, in storage and provides a shade for the bright sun. It mounts backwards for storage and is overpriced. Great quality as you would expect from Canons' line of products. |
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