General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood
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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Pros
- Easy to use (13)
- Lightweight (11)
- Durable (10)
- Reliable (5)
- Improves function (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (5)
- Everyday (4)
- Landscape photography (3)
- Macro photography (3)
- Portraits (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (7), Semi-professional (4), Enthusiast (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.
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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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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!
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:
Folds out of the way. Priced right.
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
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.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Improves Function
Cons
- Not as deep as needed
Best Uses
- Wide angle lens shade
Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:
Used to have a Mamiya RB/RZ 77mm rubber lens shade that I really liked. I wanted to get a lens shade for my Nikon 80-200mm, so I thought this would work. It sort of does, but it's not as deep as i expected. Better for a wide lens. If I was do over, I'd get a 3 position rubber shade.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- USE FOR ARIEL SHOTS IN PL
Comments about General Brand 77mm Screw-In Rubber Lens Hood:
IT WORKS AS EXPECTED
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