ProOptic 58mm Metal Lens Hood

2018-05-09T16:57:28

I like using this well made hood on my 23mm f1.4 and 56mm f1.2 Fujifilm lenses instead of the plastic "tulip" stock hood. I just keep this screw-on hood in place and use a 67mm lens cap that fits snugly on the end of the hood. There is no need to remove and or reverse the stock hood.

David S.

2017-06-27T13:28:14

I couldn't pass up the chance to buy this metal lens hood in Adorama's used department. Having several Canon DSLR's that use L lenses with a 77mm filter ring size, this hood will be a nice alternative to the petal shaped hoods we normally see. With its shallow depth, it is intended for a wide angle prime or zoom (I'll use it for a 17-40mm zoom). I personally enjoy metal hoods... they're a touch of old-school quality that was the norm back in my early days as a photographer. Solid!

ROBERT B.

2017-06-14T09:15:04

Too tall for wider shots, you'll definitely get vignetting as-is. (16mm DX = definite vignetting, even worse if using filters). Probably OK for mid-range to telephoto though. Because of the low price I didn't want to return it, so I simply cut it down (probably a good 3/8" to 1/2") until there was no vignetting and put a coat of matte black paint on the cut edge--good as new!

NATHANIEL R.

2017-05-30T09:16:50

Does what it is supposed to do simply and easy.

NEIL L.

2017-03-07T10:58:49

I got this to use with my Pentax 50mm lenses. I haven't noticed any vignetting with this hood attached.

James L.

2017-02-10T08:15:17

Seems to be well made-replacing a rubber hood

David J.

2017-01-14T08:06:43

Very pleased with this product!

Derek P.

2014-05-12T21:00:00

These hoods are well built and have nice retro look. I replaced a ridiculously long plastic hood that came with my Fuji 56mm f/1.2 lens. I also bought a Pro-Optic metal screw-on lens cap for this set-up. The lens takes 62mm thread for the hood. The outer end of the hood is also threaded with 67mm, so I bought the lens cap with 67mm to put it on the end of the hood. For all these metal hoods, they should specify the outer thread size in addition to the one on the lens. That way, you wouldn't have to guess which cap to buy if you are trying to do what I did.

Swagon

2013-11-19T19:00:00

Works great on the Fuji 55-200. How I can just put the hood in my pocket and carry the over size hood the lens can with.

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