Canon EW-73B Lens Hood

Well build

Strengths: Well build and fit well

Weakness: Pricey

Very good lens hood. Well build and fit the lens very well. But the pricey is still high for such a plastic item, which should be free included in lens. But it is not.

Canon EW-73B Lens Hood for 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS EF-S...

Strengths: Easier to install and remove that I would have thought.Lens cap accessible with it installed.

Weakness: Price for sure for a piece of plastic.

I would have to agree with other postings that it should be included with the lens, especially considering the price of the lens. It seems to be quite flexable plastic so hopefully it won't break. I've mainly used it outside in sun light.

Makes you look like a pro...

Strengths: Sturdy construction, can be used for lens protection

Weakness: Cost considering it should be included with the lens

While the lens hood is suppose to cut glare and unwanted light from all your pictures, I can't seem to tell the difference, maybe because I'm not a pro or just haven't taken photos for comparison. The only time I find it really helpful is if the sun is already in or near the picture and the petal shape of the hood can block the sunlight coming directly into the lens. That being said, the hood is...

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Another great Canon product

Strengths: Easy to install/remove. Looks great. Reduces glare

Weakness: Should have come with the lens

I agree with the other reviewers - some vignette affect. The hood is made of a sturdy plastic and is lined with what feels like felt. It is well made and easy to install and remove. It can be installed backwards on the lens for storage so I don't understand what the other comments about being bulky for storage. It looks great on the camera and adds a nice touch. The cost is reasonable - $29 or so...

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EW-73B Lens Hood for 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS EF-S Lens

Strengths: Looks Great! Reduces flare and protects lens.

Weakness: Very bulky storage. Vignette when used with camera built-in-flash

I love the lens, and the lens hood certainly comes in handy. It protects the lens from accidental knocks and from fingerprints. Flare is reduced in some circumstances, but flare really has not been a big problem with this lens. One interesting effect is the lens looks great, and makes people think you are a pro. The lens hood should have been bundles with the lens. It is very bulky for storage in...

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Canon EW-73B Lens Hood

Strengths: Does the job. Easy to install/remove. Allows removal/placement of the lens-cap quite easily even when installed. Protects the lens along with a UV-filter.

Weakness: Too much money especially for a part that *should be included with the lens*.

This lens hood, that should be included with the lens purchase, is an essential item if you shoot outdoors during the day. It is sturdily built and easy to install and remove (which is good since the hood needs to be removed especially if 20D's built-in flash is used because the hood results in shadows in the picture). Besides helping to reduce the flare effect (i.e. if you *want* flare effect,...

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Cannon EW-73 Lens Hood for 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS EF-S...

Strengths: Added lens protection. Cuts down harsh sunlight from peripherals into lens. Can be stored in reverse on the lens, although this makes it difficult to use the zoom on the lens.

Weakness: Must remove to store in camera case. Hood can create shadows in images if left on during built-in flash uses - must remember to remove before flash and macro images are taken.

I leave this hood on during all outside picture taking to cut down the unwanted light and protect the lens when I have the camera hung on my shoulder. The difficult part is remembering to take it off when I use the flash - it can ruin an otherwise nice photo with a harsh shadow. If the photographer knows they are going to take pictures with flash, they may want to leave it off the lens just in...

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Canon EW-73B Lens Hood

Strengths: Well build, solid

Weakness: Expensive

The Lens Hood is well build and well fit into my new Canon 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS EF-S SLR lens. It's made in Japan. But it's kind of expensive - $27. It should come with the 17-85mm EF-S lens. If it's not in use, just mount it reversed on the lens.

Lens hood for Canon 17-85 f/4-6.6 IS EF-S Lens

Strengths: Lens hood for wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens

Weakness: It should be included with a lens!!!

For me it is just a neccessary piece for equipment when shooting pictures outdoors as it helps with sun glare. I got it together with my Canon 20d and 17-85 EF-S lens. It was never a question if I need one. I also use it for protection. Some photographers use lens hoods instead of uv filters for protection. They claim a broken filter can only scratch a lens and a hood protects lens better from...

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Needed accessory

Strengths: Reduces flare and protects front of lens from bumps agains anything

Weakness: Intefears with built in flash.

Use this outside to reduce glare from sun and other light sources. Can be stored on lens when not in use simply by reversing it. Looks good on lens too.