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Canon EW-78E Lens Hood

  • B&H # CAEW78E
  • Mfr# 3963B001

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  • For the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens

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The Canon EW-78E Lens Hood is 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 hood is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact. This dedicated lens hoods is designed for the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens.

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Canon EW-78E Lens Hood
 
4.6

(based on 73 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (45)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (26)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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99%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (65)
  • Lightweight (52)
  • Durable (45)
  • Reliable (36)
  • Rugged (3)

Cons

  • Pricey / poor value (5)
  • Heavy / bulky (4)

Best Uses

  • Landscape photography (48)
  • Travel (45)
  • Everyday (39)
  • Portraits (29)
  • Macro photography (17)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (39), Semi-professional (12), Photo enthusiast (9), Professional (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (42)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Cheap Insurance

I always keep a lens hood on lenses. They are less expensive than even the cheapest filter and they provide a few more inches of separation between the front element and disaster without effecting the...Read complete review

I always keep a lens hood on lenses. They are less expensive than even the cheapest filter and they provide a few more inches of separation between the front element and disaster without effecting the image quality. The Canon lens hoods are high quality and the EW-78E is the traditional bayonet style so it's secure on the lens, doesn't impact any filters that you do use and they're reversable for transport. The EW-78E is also wide enough to get your fingers in to remove the lens cap. It's just a shame Canon doesn't include them with the higher priced EF-S lenses like they do with the L series.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

May as well get this too....

I went all out an got a Canon EF-S 15-85 lens for my Canon XSi camera. I wish the lens hood was included with the lens, but it is not. I have found...Read complete review

I went all out an got a Canon EF-S 15-85 lens for my Canon XSi camera. I wish the lens hood was included with the lens, but it is not. I have found lens hoods to really help reduce stray light from hitting the lens, and protects the lens from damage. Given the cost of the Canon EF-S 15-85, I sprang for the Canon brand lens hood rather than try an off label brand which was only slightly less expensive. You really need a lens hood for a lens of this quality. If you go Canon or off label is up to you.

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5.0

Well worth the investment!

By kayak101

from Providence, RI

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable

Cons

    Best Uses

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

    Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

    Don't hesitate to buy this lens hood. Offers added protection for you glass and works really well in preventing unwanted light. Used with Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM.

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    • No

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    5.0

    costs a bit more but worth it

    By bowhunter

    from Oklahoma

    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Use it all the time

    Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

    Although this costs more than the "knockoffs" It works and fits well. I figure if I spend $$ on lenses, why not get the optimal images and protection of a genuine Canon lens hood.

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    • No

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    4.0

    a must have for the canon 15-85 EFS lens

    By Jeff Ryder

    from Long Island, NY

    About Me Casual user

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

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

    Cons

    • Price

    Best Uses

    • Everyday use
    • Home
    • Landscape Photography
    • Portraits

    Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

    If you are shooting with the Canon EF-S 15-85mm USM lens, this is a must-have accessory. It noticeably reduces and controls vignetting (as in I don't see any; without the hood vignetting is an issue), and as a plus with all lens hoods adds an extra barrier of protection between the glass and a potential accident.

    However for the price of the lens, Canon should be including this hood with it (Canon only includes lens hoods with their L-series glass).

    I am relatively new to the world of SLRs and photography, and in the short time I have owned this hood, I am very satisfied with it.

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    • No

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    5.0

    Nice

    By Gustavo

    from Sao Paulo, Brazil

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    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday use
      • Landscape Photography
      • Portraits
      • Traveling

      Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

      Easy to use.

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      • No

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      5.0

      It's a very good product.

      By Ryan

      from Toronto, Canada

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Landscape Photography
        • Traveling

        Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

        It's a genuine canon product, very good.

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        • No

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        5.0

        Excellent!

        By Dave

        from Jackson, MI

        About Me Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight
        • Reliable

        Cons

        • Kinda Pricey

        Best Uses

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

        Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

        I've tried other hoods. They are ok, but quality of the canon brand is un-mistakable! Is it worth the premium price? To me it is, to others, it may not. But I do know you won't be disappointed with the quality!

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        5.0

        Nice lens hood

        By Ron

        from Webster, NY

        About Me Semi-Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Landscape Photography
          • Traveling

          Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

          Especially liked the fabric covering the insdie surfaces of the lens hood as this will absorb light and prevent it from bouncing around.

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          • No

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          5.0

          EW-78E Lens Hood

          By Mike

          from Gaylord mi

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

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          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

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

            Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

            Great Lens Hood

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            • No

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            4.0

            Functions as it should

            By Designer

            from Canada

            About Me Semi-Professional

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable

            Cons

            • Not included with lens

            Best Uses

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

            Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

            This lens hood fits my Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens perfectly, is easy to attach and remove, and I have no problems with using it with filters and the lens cap.

            Does not seem to have the fingerprinting or scratch issues of earlier versions.

            The only reason I am deducting a star is it is too expensive - and should have been included with my lens. Shame on Canon for nickel and diming us this way.

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            5.0

            As expected

            By Vlad

            from Calgary, AB, Canada

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            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable

            Cons

              Best Uses

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

              Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

              I bought this hood for my Canon 15-85 IS USM lens. Fits well and does the job as expected. I haven't done any testing as to how much exactly the hood improves the picture, and I am just using it whenever I can. Also from my previous experience I am finding that a hood works well as extra protection for the lens.

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              5.0

              Finally found one!!

              By Jeffstera

              from Vancouver,bc

              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

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              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Reliable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Out door photopgraphy

                Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

                Could not find a supplier in Canada with Stock.[...]cheaper to order here than by in local store (if they and when their stock came in)

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                5.0

                Great Hood

                By Mike

                from MA

                About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Everyday use

                  Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

                  Fits great. Great quality.

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                  • No

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                  4.0

                  Good but should come with the Lens!

                  By George

                  from Kent, WA

                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Everyday use
                    • Landscape Photography
                    • Traveling

                    Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

                    This is the most aggravating thing about Canon. Why do they not include the hood with all of their lenses. Who takes pictures outdoors without one?

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                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Necessity

                    By Photo Flyer

                    from Idaho Falls, ID

                    About Me Semi-Professional

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Lightweight
                    • Reliable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape Photography
                      • Traveling

                      Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

                      If you're buying an EFS-15-85 zoom you will need this.

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                      • No

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                      4.0

                      Expensive, but good protection

                      By Bikeguy

                      from New York City

                      About Me Semi-Professional

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Easy To Use

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • All the time

                        Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

                        I wish it came with the lens, but it's relatively cheap insurance. I'm someone who always wants a hood on my lens....prefer it to a protective filter and am willing to take my chances.

                        Can't compare it to the third party brands, but the Canon has a really nice, solid build and great, solid "click in" with the lens.

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                        4.0

                        Great, worth it over the non brand

                        By Guillermo

                        from Valencia, Spain

                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Lightweight
                        • Reliable

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Everyday use

                          Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

                          Great hood fot my 15-85 lense. I think it is a worth the extra money over the non Canon ones. However, it is true that it is still an expensive item for what it is, a piece of plastic. Be it as it may, [...].

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                          5.0

                          A must have out doors!

                          By Mr. Phil

                          from Brooklyn, NY

                          About Me Professional

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Durable
                          • Lightweight

                          Cons

                          • Bulky

                          Best Uses

                          • Everyday use
                          • Landscape Photography
                          • Traveling

                          Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

                          I use this hood full time.

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                          • No

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                          5.0

                          Far better than off-brand

                          By A.P. Major

                          from Montere, CA

                          About Me Professional

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Durable
                          • Easy To Use
                          • Lightweight
                          • Reliable

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

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

                            Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

                            Fitment far exceeds that of an off-brand lens hood. Tried to go the cheap route the first time around & found out the hard way that I should have bought this one to begin with.

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                            4.0

                            Works Well

                            By Cameraman

                            from Glenwood, Md

                            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Durable
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Lightweight
                            • Reliable

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Landscape Photography
                              • Portraits

                              Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

                              Works well for landscape and flash photography. Has a firm grip to the lens and is reversable which was the main reason for buying. Not being able to store hood and lens together is irritating. Only gave it 4 stars due to the expense. Otherwise the construction and build are excellent.

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                              • No

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                              5.0

                              Great Lens Hood!

                              By Mr B

                              from Jacksonville, FL

                              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Durable
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Lightweight
                              • Reliable

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Landscape Photography
                                • Macro Photography
                                • Portraits
                                • Traveling

                                Comments about Canon EW-78E Lens Hood:

                                I use it on the Canon EF-S 15-85mm. It fits like a glove and reverses to store nicely on the end of the lens. I can still use the flash and I don't see the hood in the images when the lens is opened up.

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