Opteka ET-65III Lens Hood for the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, 100mm f/2, SF EF 135mm f/2.8 & 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Lenses

by Opteka

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001M200HI
• Item model number: OPTET65III
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 21, 2010

Product Description

The addition of a lens hood can help prevent flares--those circles of light that can accompany images where a strong light source is just outside the fame. These types of lens flares occur when indirect light rays pass through the front lens elements but don't make it all the way through to the image sensor. Opteka's ET-65III Lens Hood is designed for the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, 100mm f/2, SF EF 135mm f/2.8 & 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Lenses. Lens hoods are primarily designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of the lens. In addition, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact. This dedicated lens hood is designed to match the specific focal length of the lens it was designed for.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good alternative, July 5, 2009

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i bought this instead of the canon brand hood for my 85mm 1.8. so far since ive had it, it fits snuggly if properly installed. the only difference that ive seen from my other canon hoods is that it isnt lined with felt on the inside and the plastic that its made of is a little more brittle than the canon plastic. other than that, it does what its designed to do, block stray light.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and it works, July 10, 2010

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It's cheap and it works. It's a freaking lense hood! Spend what little time left you have on Earth and worry about something more important.

3.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for, March 12, 2011

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It works, but I am not the biggest fan. It does its job. So in that respect 5 stars, but otherwise continue reading. Keep in mind, I have not tried Canon's version though. I like twist on lens hoods better. But the 100mm f/2 is designed for the clip on hood. This specific hood feels cheap. Also it does not clip on backwards. Most lens hoods that I have dealt with (albeit not that many) have twisted on in reverse for convenient storage. It is very easy for the lens hood to pop off too, unlike the twist on hoods that are secured to the lens.