best lens hood for ef-s 17-55

[steunited]

since you don't get one with the lens which hood would people recommend.

[sandpiper]

The one that is sold with the lens is the EW 83J so I presume that isthe best according to Canon

[Flave]

The Canon hood is ridiculously expensive.

You can get cheap knock-offs on eBay. For instance:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-EW-83J-Lens-Hood-for-Canon-EF-S-17-55mm-f-2-8-IS_W0QQitemZ150163753882QQihZ005QQcategoryZ43479QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Less than $10 delivered.

[Lotto]

I got a hood from they before, pretty happy with the product.

http://cgi.ebay.com/For-Canon-17-55mm-f-2-8-IS-17-55-EW-83J-Lens-Hood-New_W0QQitemZ200156338226QQihZ010QQcategoryZ29982Q QtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

[elader]

I got the knockoff - the one for the 17-55 is a bit thin, but it works fine.

[krepta]

The Canon hood is ridiculously expensive.All Canon hoods are ridiculously expensive for what they are!

[boubou]

I bought the canon lens hood for this lens on ebay with Hong Kong Canon Supply for 4,50Dollars (+ delivery). Happy with it, fast delivery... Good service

[Glenn NK]

I bought the 24/105L first, and discovered that the hood for it fit the 17/55.

I wouldn't recommend this as it makes a very expensive hood.:lol:

Well made though.

[Familiaphoto]

I got the Canon hood, like to match the brands. Figured with the cost of the lens I should get the Canon hood.

Guess I just drank the Canon coolaide a bit much.

[mcmadkat]

I use that hood on my 17-40, its a nice one, quite well made, only cost me £19-50 on ebay.

[eelnoraa]

The BEST hood is the Canon OEM EW-83J. I first bought the ebay knockoff, after a few monthes of use, I have a few problems:

1) it is make of a much softer plastic, so it does NOT click into place after a while, the hood constantly twisting, so I have to make sure it is at the right position every time I shoot.

2) when new, the hood, when click in place is NOT perfectly fit into place. It is over turning by a few degree. It is noticeable visionally, but does NOT affect the picture. But after using it for a while, die to it softer material, the over turning angle increase. It makes it very difficult to seat in the right place.

Finally, I bought the OEM Canon, haven't had problem since. It can be found for about $30 on ebay.

eel

[Naturalist]

I use the Canon lens hoods. They are a little pricey but what the heck - you paid hundreds of dolars for the lens so why not $20-$30 more for the hood, eh?