Lens Hood for EF-S17-85mm

[Overexposed]

Has anyone used EF-S17-85MM with the EW-73B lens hood on their 20D.

With the wide angle zoom does the hood show up in the exposure?


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[CoolToolGuy]

I have the hood with this lens.

No, the hood does not cause vignetting. But the best reason to buy the hood for the 17-85 IS is to keep your fingers out of the shot. The angle is so wide that even resting a finger on the filter ring can show up in the shot.

Have Fun,

[RJSorensen]

Yes I have this hood and lens and as noted you can shoot your finger . . . No problems that I have noticed with the use of the hood and lens.

I sure like this combo . . . the best little street shooter one could find.

[JSolie]

I'm thinking about getting this hood for my 17-85mm lens, and I'm having difficulty in locating a place that has them. B&H...back ordered, unknown when more will arrive. Adorama...out of stock due to back order situation. Samy's...not listed on website. Canoga Camera...temporarily out of stock. :(

So... any other online places to look?

I also wonder what the deal is with these hoods and why they seem to be scarce...

-- John

[CoolToolGuy]

So... any other online places to look?

I also wonder what the deal is with these hoods and why they seem to be scarce...

-- John

I got mine from B&H.

My guess is that hood sales may not normally be high for standard zooms, so most places, and perhaps even Canon, didn't see a big demand. But get enough 'finger vignettes' and the demand goes up. ;)

Have Fun,

[pehabe]

Rick
you have 17-85 and 24-70 right?
which one of them do you use more often?
and which one is more usefull for your requirement?
thanks in advance ;)

reason for my question... i could not resist the 24-70, but....

[CoolToolGuy]

Rick
you have 17-85 and 24-70 right?
which one of them do you use more often?
and which one is more usefull for your requirement?
thanks in advance ;)

reason for my question... i could not resist the 24-70, but....

Lately, it has been the 24-70 L, but that is because the kids have indoor activities in the winter (concerts, plays, etc), and the speed of the 24-70 L is the ticket there. Once it warms up (its starting!) and I shift to outdoor stuff, the pendulum will likely swing to the 17-85. The difference in size and weight is significant, especially if I am carrying a bag full of gear on my shoulder. There may be occasions where the 24-70 L is the better choice, all things considered, but I'm liking the 17-85 as a walkaround lens - it has better range than the 24-70 L.

Have Fun,