ProOptic 77mm Metal Lens Hood

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.