Adorama 52mm Rubber Lens Hood

2013-09-13T21:00:00

It's simple. It's useful. It's flexible!

SLA

2013-05-13T21:00:00

Simple and cheap. Fits fine.

TUCKER D.

2013-04-08T21:00:00

This lens hood will fold out of the way when not in use. It's very easy to store even on the lense.

DANIEL W.

2013-03-06T19:00:00

This is seen as essential equipment and functions well. In addition in controling light striking the film it provides protection from lens damage. Since I do not shoot in sandstorms, I think this affords a more realistic protection for prevent lens damage.

Doc'sson

2012-12-12T19:00:00

Love how flexible it is. No removal necessary!

bizzime

2012-09-16T21:00:00

In all my years here in So Cal I never went to the Aquarium of the Pacific. I purchased my Nikon D3200 late June and recently watched a video on how to shoot pictures at an Aquarium and it just so happened to be the one here in So Cal. The photographer used a rubber lens hood so it did not scratch the glass and could wrap to the curvature of some of the tanks. This is the only allowable method to do such photography against the glass at the Aquarium of the Pacific. So I headed straight to Adorama to look for such a lens hood and found exactly what I needed in one shot! A few clicks later I had ordered my 52 and 58mm hoods. Plus they even take PayPal! Within a few days I had my 52mm hood. It was quite flexible and easy to installed it also allows additional filters if needed. So next stop the Aquarium of the Pacific! Well this product came in very handy and I was able to get some great shots of some spectacular Jelly fish and other creatures like leafy dragons. The ability to put the lens almost on the glass was and excellent was to assure I could grab the most detail and color palette without outside light interference. It was such a wonderful decision to purchase this that I have made similar recommendations to other photographer friends and even a local instructor at a big box store. I love Adorama!

STANLEY F.

2012-07-22T21:00:00

I purchased the rubber hood for my Olympus Zuiko 12-50 lens that came with my new OM-D E-M5, purchased from Adorama. Olympus appears too cheap to package a hood with their lenses, and then charges an exorbitant price for those they will then sell you. I've used rubber hoods for years, and though over time some tend to dry rot (but hey, look at the price... they're worth it!), they provide consistent aid in keeping a shot from experiencing light glare. One caveat: there is some vignetting at points when the hood gets in the view of the lens. That, however, is not a major issue if you know how to work around it.

Randy H.

2012-06-18T21:00:00

This is a well made hood. I love the way it folds down. Now I can leave my hood on the lense and still put the lens cap on, and it fits in my bag like that too. It looks to be made well and has already survived being dropped once without any damage to the hood or lens.

Caughron P.

2012-02-23T19:00:00

Screws on quick and does the job

Laerscip

2012-02-12T19:00:00

This hood is good, although if you have any filters on your lense you may find you will have a black ring around your images. I had a UV Filter on mine and at certain settings I would get the black ring as well as holding the camera at certain angles. However, if you are aware of this, it is not a big problem if you do need to keep light coming in.

Randall H.

2011-09-13T21:00:00

hard to beat for the price! attaches to the lens very easily.

ChadP

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Actually I am a retired professional of 45 yrs. I have always liked a rubber lens shade. In addition to doing it's job in the sun, it folds compactly for easier storage in my gadget bag.

NICK P.

2011-03-05T19:00:00

Bought this hood to go with a new (used) lense that I purchased from Adorama. Does the job for a great price, and the hood folds (compresses) to fit in the lense case I bought to go with it.

THOMAS B.

2010-02-22T19:00:00

Although the hood is a little difficult to thread onto my lens, it works well and allows me to use my original Nikon lens cap.

WILLIAM B.

2009-11-24T19:00:00

This hood is fine for use of a lens without filters. When you put filters on, however, the hood is not long enough. I'll get lens flare surprisingly easily because the hood does not provide enough shade. I don't know if the Nikon hood is any longer, but there has to be a better hood for 52mm threads. Also, the rubber gives me the impression that it will someday crack if you fold and unfold the hood too many times.

In S.

2009-09-01T21:00:00

Does the job. What else can you ask? Oh, and the standard Nikon lens cap fits.

Jamie

2009-06-29T21:00:00

I like this hood a lot more than the plastic ones on my other lenses. It's good for keeping idle hands and other bumps to the front of the lens, and a little more portable. Also, it doesn't fall off like the plastic bayonet hoods can. I use it on a Nikon 50mm f/1.8 lens. I had a similar hood on a much wider lens and it seemed to have some blocking out in the corners, but it worked for me on 35mm and 50mm lenses just fine.

Bob D.

2009-05-20T21:00:00

it's a hood! what can i say? it stores well and doesn't accidentally flop closed often.

wayneled86

2008-12-28T19:00:00

I use with my 50mm, 35 mm, and 24 mm lenses. The flexible hood allows me to easily adjust and eliminate blocking on the shorter lenses. Also does a good job adding protection for lenses against hard knocks.

John T.

2008-12-28T19:00:00

Love it with my Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF. Folds flat for simple storage.

MORGAN Y.

2008-08-05T21:00:00

Great protection for my lens.

Charlie B.

2008-07-31T21:00:00

Great for protecting your lens and fits in my camera bag with no worries.

M21

2008-03-24T21:00:00

I bouthg this hood to my Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens. For that money works perfect. And it's foldable.

Sebastian

2007-08-20T21:00:00

Own both 52mm and 62mm to cover three different lenses. Have replaced metal hoods. These cost 1/3 as much. But big advantage is not cost, it is space. Each saves 1-2 inches over fixed hoods that are not reversable. Can be left on lens and folded back...I've picked up enough room in my Domke bag to pack two additional small lenses just from using these in place of the metal hoods. Terrific accessory.

HIffle

2007-07-10T21:00:00

Works exactly as described. Lightweight and adds a small amount of protection against small bumps to the front of your lens. It won't protect it from a fall to the floor, but it shields the sun well and folds to a very small size.

Brad