lense hoods

[shadowtheory]

I am new to D-SLR's but not so new to photography but I am just getting serious about it. I have a Rebel XTi, the kit lense, a 75-300mm lense, and a 430EX flash. I was looking into getting lense hoods for my lenses and was wondering if they are universal? If they aren't could someone please let me know what hoods will fit the lenses. thank you

[Jon]

Which 75-300? If it's not the 75-300 IS, I believe the 75-300s both take the ET-60. The kit lens takes the EW-60C. You can often find the correct hood by going to one of the on-line stores (B&H Photo Video's especially good for this) and looking up your lens; they'll frequently list appropriate accessories.

[SkipD]

I am new to D-SLR's but not so new to photography but I am just getting serious about it. I have a Rebel XTi, the kit lense, a 75-300mm lense, and a 430EX flash. I was looking into getting lense hoods for my lenses and was wondering if they are universal? If they aren't could someone please let me know what hoods will fit the lenses.You would be wise to get the lens hoods designed specifically for each lens.

There are "universal" lens hoods, but they often do not have the proper shape to be optimal for the lenses you use them with.

For the best mechanical protection (one of the many reasons to use lens hoods), rigid lens hoods are much better than the flexible rubber ones.

You can look on Canon's web site to see what hood model they suggest for each of their lens models.



By the way - do you get the message that lens has only one "e"? Yes, I know that some dictionaries list "lense" as an alternate spelling, but no camera manufacturer I know of wastes an extra "e" on the word :p .

[shadowtheory]

I have the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III lens. Sorry about the spelling didn't mean to offend anyone. Thank you for clearing it up for me about the hoods.

[SkipD]

I have the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III lens.Here's the Canon web site's ad (http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=150&modelid=7444) for that lens. Click on the "Product Information" button at the upper right, then on "Supplies and Accessories". Then scroll down and you'll see the ET-60 hood which is their recommended hood for that lens.

[shadowtheory]

Here's the [/URL][U]Canon web site's ad (http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=150&modelid=7444) for that lens. Click on the "Product Information" button at the upper right, then on "Supplies and Accessories". Then scroll down and you'll see the ET-60 hood which is their recommended hood for that lens.


Thank you for the help SkipD:) I'll hopefully be going to pick those 2 lense hoods up tomorrow, along with a 50mm f1.8 lens. Thanks again for your help

[crn3371]

For those two particular lenses, if you want to save money, you could consider one of the universal screw on collapsable rubber hoods. While certainly nowhere near as robust as the factory hoods, they will serve their purpose for a lot less. Both lenses are 58mm filter size, you could use one hood for both. I used one on my 75-300 when I first started out and money was an issue, worked just fine.

[ramrock4x4]

the rubber hoods are a waste of time in my opinion. I bought one when I was first starting out in photography and it never seems to stay in the position you want it to. It is always moving around and offers hardly any protection. Spend the extra 10, 15 bucks now and never have to replace it. Also you will really enjoy the 50mm 1.8 lens. Good luck!