bit-tech Shopping: Canon EW-73B Lens Hood for 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS EF-S Lens

Rating: 8

Time with product: 5 Days

Strengths: Well build and fit well

Weaknesses: Pricey

Summary: 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.

Rating: 6

Time with product: 1 Weeks

Strengths: Well build, solid

Weaknesses: Expensive

Summary: 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.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1

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

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

Summary: 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 impact in case it is dropped. It's their theory; I just hope my camera will never be dropped...

Rating: 6

Time with product: 5 Days

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

Weaknesses: Price for sure for a piece of plastic.

Summary: 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.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Days

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

Weaknesses: Intefears with built in flash.

Summary: 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.