How to know if an EW-83e lens hood is authentic?

Hello, I just purchased a used EW-83e lens hood for my Canon 10-22mm lens... I was wondering how do I make sure if it's authentic and not a generic one? I've seen original ones and there is a red dot underneath what says, "Canon EW-83E CANON INC. MADE IN JAPAN". Is there any other thing I should know? Does it have a specific texture on the inside? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks.

who cares? it is a lens hood.

It should have felt inside, like the other Canon lens hoods...other than that, I wouldn't know what to tell you. What makes you wonder about its authenticity?

Aperture1.4 wrote in post #12478994
who cares? it is a lens hood.

Ummm, I care? That's why I'm posting this...

Snydremark wrote in post #12479012
It should have felt inside, like the other Canon lens hoods...other than that, I wouldn't know what to tell you. What makes you wonder about its authenticity?

Ok, I'll check for that, thanks. I'm buying this in a foreign country where there are a lot of fakes going around that's why I'm a bit skeptical.

arch.cm wrote in post #12479071
Ummm, I care? That's why I'm posting this...

But why? It is something that shades your lens and prevents from smashing the front element. A knock off can do that just as well as the real deal.

Aperture1.4 wrote in post #12479105
But why? It is something that shades your lens and prevents from smashing the front element. A knock off can do that just as well as the real deal.

There's a price difference from buying a generic one and an original one... why am I gonna pay more for a generic one (in the case that it ends up being a generic, but offered as an original)? Plus, I've heard that generic ones sometimes fit a little loose...depending on which...

If not might as well just tape some cardboard around then lens and it will get the job done as well..

arch.cm wrote in post #12479121
There's a price difference from buying a generic one and an original one... why am I gonna pay more for a generic one (in the case that it ends up being a generic, but offered as an original)? Plus, I've heard that generic ones sometimes fit a little loose...depending on which...

If not might as well just tape some cardboard around then lens and it will get the job done as well..

then do the cardboard, save the money.

It's easy to tell if it's authentic. Did it cost you a lot more than you thought possible? If yes, it's the real deal.

If it's a bayonet mount, usually the how easy it goes on is an indicator. I've had a few generics that were really tight to twist on and then didn't lock properly.

arch.cm wrote in post #12478982
Hello, I just purchased a used EW-83e lens hood for my Canon 10-22mm lens... I was wondering how do I make sure if it's authentic and not a generic one? I've seen original ones and there is a red dot underneath what says, "Canon EW-83E CANON INC. MADE IN JAPAN". Is there any other thing I should know? Does it have a specific texture on the inside? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks.

i just got to say sorry, that some people here are very quick to be smart alecs. some are actually helpful and are just being funny and some not so much.

but back to your question. the ones i have has Canon (model) CANON INC. MADE IN JAPAN near the bottom close to where it attaches to the lens. and in very good print. most of the off brand i've seen have just a cheap looking white print thats just has the model print and no Canon logo. some do say made for Canon. and the black flocking or felt feeling substance in the inner part of the hood is part of the authentic Canon hood. most third party are just matte finish and some even a bit of a sheen on the inner part of the hood. good luck.

mondayshift wrote in post #12479550
i just got to say sorry, that some people here are very quick to be smart alecs. some are actually helpful and are just being funny and some not so much.

but back to your question. the ones i have has Canon (model) CANON INC. MADE IN JAPAN near the bottom close to where it attaches to the lens. and in very good print. most of the off brand i've seen have just a cheap looking white print thats just has the model print and no Canon logo. some do say made for Canon. and the black flocking or felt feeling substance in the inner part of the hood is part of the authentic Canon hood. most third party are just matte finish and some even a bit of a sheen on the inner part of the hood. good luck.

Thanks, your answer was very helpful! And I know what you mean with some people being, "smart alecs"... I mean, why do they even bother answering if their response is not one bit constructive? I guess they must be bored

From my observation, most fake ones I've seen says "for Canon" on the label rather just "Canon"

toffiloff wrote in post #12480638
From my observation, most fake ones I've seen says "for Canon" on the label rather just "Canon"

What he said.
Aside...not so long ago I bought via eBay a cheap knockoff wich isn't marked with the annoying "for Canon" but only "ET-83II" (it's for a 70-200) ,it has the alignment dot AND,most pleasantly....it has the black flocking,just like the original.Also,no problem with the bayonet fitting on the lens itself.
Regards,

If it has the felt lining, it's either real or probably just as good as real.

For reference, here's what a real one looks like.

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