Canon EW-60C Lens Hood
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: CanonModel: 2639A002
Product features:
- Designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens
- Ensures no problems with vignetting or motor functions
- Added benefit of extra protection from accidental impact
- See product description for list of compatible lenses
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EW-60C Lens Hood
Customer Review: Top-Notch Canon Quality
Summary: 5 Stars
The build quality of the Canon EW-60C Lens Hood is simply top-notch. You are paying a premium not only for the Canon name, but for a high quality and impeccably constructed component.
Form
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The inner side of the hood is specially coated to reduce glare. This coating gives the inner surface a non-reflective matte texture.
The EW-60C is designed specifically for the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (AKA the "kit" lens), the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, the EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 USM, the f/4-5.6 III/II USM, the EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6, the EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 III/II, and the EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 IV USM/ V USM lenses. The optical properties of these lenses is taken into account in the design (such as the depth and shape) of the lens hood.
Do not try to fit your lens with hoods designed for lenses with different focal lengths or you might run into a problem with vignetting (a phenomenon where the edges of a picture are darkened). Although there are "cooler" looking lens hoods, such as one with a "petal" design, they will not work properly unless they are designed for your lens.
There are also "generic" (or "knock off") versions of this hood made by other manufacturers, such as Fotodiox, Opteka, HDE, Janco, and Adorama. These should work just fine.
Function
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So how well does the lens hood fare in reducing glare or flare? To be honest, I find the pictures taken with the hood and those taken without the hood look virtually indistinguishable. On the plus side, the lens hood does offer some protection for your lens from accidental knocks because it protrudes slightly above your lens. If nothing else, the Canon EW-60C definitely helps to give your lens an added appearance of sophistication that will impress your friends ;)
An Aside
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Seriously, a polarized filter does much more to reduce glare and improve the quality of your picture. I use the B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer MRC Filter and the difference it makes is simply phenomenal! Blue skies are bluer. Foliage in direct sunlight are greener because the filter eliminates any harsh reflection. It also "cuts through" the haze on a smoggy day.
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When all is said and done, the EW-60C definitely has some functional and aesthetic value. I personally have no regrets about getting it. Recommended.
Description of Canon EW-60C Lens Hood
Compatible with: EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6, EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 USM & EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 LensesLens hoods are primarily designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering by extending and shading the end of the lens, ensuring no problems with vignetting or motor functions. Additionally, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact. Lens hoods match the specific focal length of the lens it was designed for.
This lens hood fits the following Canon lenses:
- EF-S 18 to 55mm f3.5-5.6
- EF 28 to 80mm f3.5-5.6 II
- EF 28 to 90mm f4-5.6 II USM
- EF 28 to 90mm f4-5.6 II
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