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General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood

  • Price: $7.95
  • B&H # GBLH77

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Lens hoods are primarily designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of the lens. In addition, since the end of the lens is extended you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact.

The lens hood folds down and can remain on the lens permanently because it only lengthens the lens minutely in its collapsed state, requiring hardly any additional space in the gadget bag. It is designed to match the focal length of standard lenses (50mm).

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General Brand77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood
 
4.1

(based on 22 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (7)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 2 Stars

     

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85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (14)
  • Easy to use (13)
  • Durable (12)
  • Reliable (5)
  • Improves function (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Travel (5)
    • Everyday (4)
    • Sports/action (4)
    • Landscape photography (3)
    • Macro photography (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (9)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Professional (7), Semi-professional (4), Enthusiast (3), Semi-pro photographer (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    it's alright

    I already own the Canon lens hood for my EF-S 17-55mm 2.8 and bought this one for taking landscape pictures while using a Cokin graduated neutral density filter by hand. Keeps me from scratching...Read complete review

    I already own the Canon lens hood for my EF-S 17-55mm 2.8 and bought this one for taking landscape pictures while using a Cokin graduated neutral density filter by hand. Keeps me from scratching it up. I don't use the hood fully extended, I fold it back on itself, otherwise I'll get some vignetting frpm the hood on the wider end of the lens.

    Nice to be able to put a smaller rubber lens hood along with several adapter rings on the inside of this for storage in my bag.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Versatile, collapsible hood

    Flexible rubber lens hoods are a good alternative to the conventional hard-casing hoods. While you don't gain the potential advantage of lens protection using a rubber hood, they are extremely lightweight, and they collapse...Read complete review

    Flexible rubber lens hoods are a good alternative to the conventional hard-casing hoods. While you don't gain the potential advantage of lens protection using a rubber hood, they are extremely lightweight, and they collapse easily. This unit is relatively inexpensive, does a good job blocking stray glare, and is perfect as a gobo when shooting against glass. It's practically identical to, and considerably less expensive, than the B+W version. I am concerned that it may not last long under heavy use.

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    4.0

    Flexible

    By Reel Viideo

    from Ontario Canada

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Rugged

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Video

      Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

      Using this with 15-85 Cannon Lens, I can see it at the wide end, but I expected that. For the price it works for me.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Nice Fit and Quality

      By Patt

      from Indianapolis IN

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Rugged
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Night Photography
        • Wildlife Photos

        Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

        This purchase was made because my Nikon 80-200mm 2.8D lens did not come with a proper lens hood.The one from Nikon was plastic and "goofy" looking.Last year I purchased a flexible rubber hood for a Nikkor 50mm lens and loved it.So I got this one for my big lens. It is firm,and screws easily onto my lens...my polarizing filter fits inside,and my lens cap fits over that...simple,great looking and effective

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        • No

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        4.0

        Straightforward and exactly as described

        By Steve

        from Bellefonte, PA

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Consistent Output
        • Durable
        • Easily Interchangeable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Sports/Action

          Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

          This lens hood works well on my Canon 70-200 f/2.8. It's shorter than the stock plastic lens hood, but it's as effective. It's collapsible, so it's versatile in different situations, but again it's short....you'll likely keep it extended. For something so inexpensive, it's been a great addition.

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          • No

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          4.0

          Cheap price, cheap material

          By Stepan

          from Los Angeles, CA

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Indoors/Low Light
            • Sports/Action
            • Video
            • Weddings/Events
            • Wildlife Photos

            Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

            It does it's job but the material is not very good quality. If you can afford it use a matte box or a larger lens hood instead.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            4.0

            Great Hood for Lens

            By Ducati GP

            from Oceanside, Ca

            About Me Casual user

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Everyday use
              • Traveling

              Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

              Purchased to use with my DLSR 7D for video. I was able to use this hood over my vari-ND lens. works great!

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              5.0

              77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood

              By Fast Jayne Photography

              from Santa Clarita, CA

              About Me Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy To Use
              • Good design
              • Good price value
              • Lightweight
              • Reliable

              Cons

              • None apply

              Best Uses

              • Sports Photography

              Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

              I purchased the rubber lens hood because of the NBA rule that rubber lens hoods are required on all lens on the court. They are inexpensive, work great..and do the job.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              4.0

              exactly what I expected

              By Laura

              from NH

              About Me Semi-Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • I question durability

              Best Uses

              • Landscape Photography
              • Macro Photography
              • Traveling

              Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

              This product works and appears as I expected it to. It fits my Tamron wide angle lens without any trouble. I question the durability as someone else mentioned their hood cracked along the folds; but so far, so good.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              3.0

              Not wide enough

              By TQ Pham

              from Stanton CA

              About Me Semi-Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable

              Cons

              • Not Functional

              Best Uses

              • Everyday use

              Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

              The hood is not wide enough for my Canon 28-70MM 2.8 L len.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              4.0

              it's alright

              By KC

              from WI

              About Me Casual user

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use

              Cons

              • Vignetting on wider lens

              Best Uses

                Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

                I already own the Canon lens hood for my EF-S 17-55mm 2.8 and bought this one for taking landscape pictures while using a Cokin graduated neutral density filter by hand. Keeps me from scratching it up. I don't use the hood fully extended, I fold it back on itself, otherwise I'll get some vignetting frpm the hood on the wider end of the lens.

                Nice to be able to put a smaller rubber lens hood along with several adapter rings on the inside of this for storage in my bag.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                5.0

                Great accessory

                By Jim

                from NY,NY

                About Me Semi-Professional

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight
                • Reliable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Macro Photography
                  • Portraits
                  • Studio

                  Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

                  Lens hood for telephoto and portrait photography
                  Easy to use

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  4.0

                  Glad to have it.

                  By rdance3

                  from Jax fl

                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Inexpensive
                  • Protective

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Everyday use
                    • Home
                    • Landscape Photography
                    • Portraits
                    • Traveling

                    Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

                    I'm using this hood on a Canon 28-70 f/2.8L lens and it works fine.

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                    4.0

                    does what it should

                    By Mark B.

                    from College Station, TX

                    About Me Professional

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Lightweight
                    • Reliable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

                        Rubber lens shades seem to have fallen out of favor these days, but I really like them. This works fine, vignettes ever so slightly at 17mm on my 7D, so I'd use this with longer lenses.

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                        3.0

                        Ok for most long focal lengths

                        By Wayne

                        from Daytona FL

                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use

                        Cons

                        • Poor Design

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

                          I used this on my 17-55 Canon lens insted of getting the EW-83J. Big mistake. Spend the cash and get the right equipment for the lens. The rubber is made well, but at wide angle it clipps the view.

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                          4.0

                          Excellent!

                          By Kitts

                          from Tulsa, OK

                          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Durable
                          • Easy To Use
                          • Lightweight
                          • Reliable

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

                              I can't express how much i LOVE this hood. I bought it to use with a step-up lens, because I had vignetting with the plastic hood I bought. This one can be pushed back for wide shots and extended for telephoto. I had some vignetting with super-wide shots, but not as bad as with the plastic hood. Great purchase at a great price. I just wish it was a darker black color, but that's a really minor complaint.

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                              5.0

                              Does its job

                              By okcphotoguy

                              from Oklahoma City, OK

                              About Me Semi-Professional

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Durable
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Lightweight
                              • Reliable

                              Cons

                              • Poor Design

                              Best Uses

                              • Everyday use
                              • Home
                              • Landscape Photography
                              • Macro Photography
                              • Portraits
                              • Studio
                              • Traveling

                              Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

                              I'm very happy with this lens hood. If I had to find one thing wrong with it...it would be I wish it was deeper. It does its job and easy to attach to lens and I really love that it is collapsable.

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                              5.0

                              Does What Its suppose to do

                              By bloomquist18

                              from Winchester, KY

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Lightweight

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Sports/Action

                                Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

                                Used on my Nikon 28-70 when I use it for remote shots.

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                                3.0

                                Versatile, collapsible hood

                                By KMC

                                from New York, NY

                                About Me Professional

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Compact
                                • Flexible
                                • Lightweight
                                • Travel-friendly

                                Cons

                                • Concerns over durability

                                Best Uses

                                • General Use
                                • Sports/Action
                                • Wildlife

                                Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

                                Flexible rubber lens hoods are a good alternative to the conventional hard-casing hoods. While you don't gain the potential advantage of lens protection using a rubber hood, they are extremely lightweight, and they collapse easily. This unit is relatively inexpensive, does a good job blocking stray glare, and is perfect as a gobo when shooting against glass. It's practically identical to, and considerably less expensive, than the B+W version. I am concerned that it may not last long under heavy use.

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                                5.0

                                Compact. Does the job.

                                By fraser howard

                                from Toronto

                                Verified Buyer

                                Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

                                Folds out of the way. Priced right.

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                                5.0

                                excellent and necessary equipment

                                By photog par excell

                                from new york, new york

                                About Me Professional

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Durable
                                • Easy to Use
                                • Improves Function
                                • Lightweight

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Everyday Use

                                  Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

                                  very functional; really assists when shooting through a window to block stray light

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                                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                   
                                  3.0

                                  Good enough

                                  By Sofia

                                  from Mexico City

                                  About Me Professional

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy to Use
                                  • Improves Function
                                  • Lightweight

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Everyday Use
                                    • Traveling

                                    Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:

                                    The good thing about this kind of hood is that you can snap it back very easily and that is a good thing when you have a zoom lens.

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