Canon EW78BII Lens Hood for EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon SLR Lens
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EW78BII Lens Hood for EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon SLR Lens
Customer Review: Perfect Fit For The Canon EF 28-135mm IS/USM Lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't say much to argue the point that some others have mentioned about a cheaper version (from another manufacturer) being just as good as this model. I own only Canon lenses and I have always purchased genuine Canon Lens Hoods for them. This Canon EW78BII is a perfect fit for the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras. The hood seems pretty well made (although it is plastic), installs easily and fits perfectly.
I have only shot a few pictures since installing this lens hood, but I can honestly say that it offers a bit of improved contrast and definately cuts back on stray light hitting the lens. I particularly like the petal shape of this hood, vs a typical cylinder shape found on most larger zoom lens hoods. I have shot a handful of pictures using a flash, and there is no vignette shading anywhere on the photos. This is a wonderful feature, since it looks as though the hood will not need to be removed for indoor/flash photos. As far as protection goes, I don't know as though this hood will prove to be much of a lens saver. Still, every little bit of added protection helps. As others have pointed out, this hood WILL increase the amount of kit storage space in your bag, but if reversed at least it does not add extra height to the lens.
Overall I would recommend this lens hood, for improved picture quality, reduction of lens flare, and for some minor protection to the lens itself. I do agree that Canon has overpriced this lens hood, but what doesn't Canon overprice? All in all it is a well built, solid investment.
Customer Review: Lens hood does the trick
Summary: 5 Stars
This hood from Canon fits the lens perfectly, and is easy-on, easy off, with a twist lock action. It can be mounted "backwards" with the twist lock as well for storage on the lens without elongating the lens. I find myself using it at night as well to block bright lights on the perimeter of the shot. Really makes a difference in glare. The inside of the hood is nicely lined with a non-reflective material so that light that does get "in" doesn't reflect back to the lens face. My only gripe is that with the hood in place, the lens cap is a bit tricky to get on and off, and polarizer adjustments have to be carefully managed to avoid those nuisance oily fingerprint smudges if your fingers "miss" the rim of the filter. For mounting the hood, no need to line up the red dot on the hood with the red dot on the lens, you can just put the hood on and twist until it locks. It will lock at either 90 degree's or 270 degree's - you can't mount it with the wrong orientation! "Matches" the lens nicely as well. I just wish Canon would supply the hood with the lens in the first place. Fast shipping, nicely packaged, good transaction.Customer Review: Canon brand (genuine) & Canon price (high)
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the Canon EW78BII Lens Hood for EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon SLR Lens "USED" from Amazon, but it was absolutely flawless, with the original box, and it cost almost 4 dollars less a new one. I have not tried the third party lens hoods, basically because I was just buying the CANON name. But I am sure they do the exact same thing, which is being a lens hood. But from what I read, online and here on Amazon, is that the some 3rd party lens hoods probably cannot be reversed mounted for storage, and that at least this the Canon Lens Hood, is lined with felt, to minimize the light reflection on the inside of the lens hood, where some 3rd party ones were reviewed as not having this feature.
Aside from the High price, it is an awesome lens, and a little bigger than I thought it would be. I highly recommend this product, and from now on I am giving Amazon "USED" products a second look. This "USED" hood was in excellent condition.
Customer Review: Cheap & Easy Way To Improve Your Photos While Protecting Your Lens
Summary: 5 Stars
This lens hood is a very cost effective way of improving your photography by helping to reduce the accidental errors caused by lens flare, etc. Additionally, you get a little extra protection for your lens.
I tend to keep my camera out if I am taking photos throughout the day, so I really like that little extra piece of mind when I set it down on a table or bench as the hood keeps the lens from hitting the surface. Seems like a small benefit, but I would rather scratch up the hood than my lens...much cheaper to replace if needed.
This hood is easy to store on the lens when reversed, though it does add substantial size to the lens in the camera bag.
My only complaint (noted by another reviewer as well) is that this lens hood makes using a circular polarizer very difficult. I use the hood more than a polarizer though so this has not affected my rating of 5 stars.
Customer Review: Usefull to have accessory
Summary: 5 Stars
Just got mine in mail today. I have not taken any pictures yet but I already like it :-) I'm sure it will perform well on my Canon 50D 28-135mm kit lens. I decided to get the hood right after I got a few pictures with flare (when photographing at night standing next to the light pole).
Also, I like the way camera sits on the table now: the end of the lens is not touching the table and therefore there will be no unnecessary scratch marks on the edge.
I don't have to remove the hood - the camera+lens+hood fit just fine in the backpack (Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG) with plenty of room left.
Petal design of the hood makes it easier to put the lens cover in. Hint: put/remove the cover diagonally.
Got mine from Cameta Camera. I received USPS tracking number but could not track the package, which came in less then a week.